On October 27, 2009, “Evil Teen Records” label released “By a Thread”, the ninth Gov’t Mule studio album. It was recorded in January 2009, at “Pedernales Studio” in Spicewood, TX, and was produced by Gordie Johnson and Warren Haynes.

Personnel:

• Warren Haynes – vocals, guitar
• Matt Abts – drums, percussion
• Danny Louis – keyboards, rhythm guitar
• Jorgen Carlsson – bass
• Billy Gibbons – guitar
• Andy Hess – bass guitar
• Gordie Johnson – background vocals 

Track listing:

All tracks Warren Haynes, except where noted.

1. Broke Down On the Brazos – Matt Abts, Jorgen Carlsson, Warren Haynes, Danny Louis
2. Steppin’ Lightly – Matt Abts, Jorgen Carlsson, Warren Haynes, Danny Louis
3. Railroad Boy – traditional, arranged by Matt Abts, Jorgen Carlsson, Warren Haynes, Danny Louis
4. Monday Morning Meltdown
5. Gordon James
6. Any Open Window – Matt Abts, Jorgen Carlsson, Warren Haynes, Danny Louis
7. Frozen Fear
8. Forevermore
9. Inside Outside Woman Blues #3
10. Scenes From a Troubled Mind
11. World Wake Up – Warren Haynes, Danny Louis