With cover versions that is such a thing - either you try to give an autonomous interpretation of the song, or you take on the original arrangement 1: 1. Gov't Mule assume Stones songs almost one to one: the first is a tribute to the Stones on the other hand very brave. With few exceptions ("Under My Thumb", "Wild Horses" or "Angie"), the pieces are played punchy and competent - were it not for the singing! Jaggers voice driving the songs nervously rushed forward - Warren Haynes voice slows down the songs from. His voice and his singing style are perfect for Soul, Southern rock and blues - not for fast Stones songs. That is why even the best track on the album "Shattered" - since sings Matt Abts - and that is unique to Stones covers the better singer. "Ventilator Blues" also succeeds very convincing because the group plays on its own territory. "Can not you hear me knocking" is very crazy placed, very good - except for the instrumental part: Mick Taylor is just but the better guitarist ... Also "Paint it black" succeeds convincingly - of all things! I like Gov't Mule actually very good - but only if they play their own stuff. Cover versions are not really their thing. There are versions of Beatles, Zeppelin or Pink Floyd songs - and they always fall short of the original versions. Maybe you can live with it inspire a beer blessed rock audience - but belongs at home in peace and quiet that is rather superfluous ....