Track Listings (14) - Disc #1| All Artists: G.Love & Special Sauce Title: Hustle Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Epic Japan Release Date: 4/20/2005 Album Type: Import Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock Styles: Indie & Lo-Fi, American Alternative, Experimental Rap, Pop Rap Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 |
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 | G.Love & Special Sauce Hustle Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock
Australian edition of 2004 album includes a bonus four-track disc, 'Kickin' Back', 'Amy', 'Ain't That Right' and 'Windshield Wiper No.1'. G. Love and his band 'Special Sauce' buried the rule book when their debut arrived i... more » |
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Album Description Australian edition of 2004 album includes a bonus four-track disc, 'Kickin' Back', 'Amy', 'Ain't That Right' and 'Windshield Wiper No.1'. G. Love and his band 'Special Sauce' buried the rule book when their debut arrived in 1994 - blending Delta Blues, Honky Tonk, Raw Soul, Reggae and Beastie's era rap into a truly unique sound. His laid back combination of these styles - led by his bluesy guitar and harmonica and love of surf culture saw him become a pioneer in the whole movement. Jack Johnson and Donavon Frankenreiter (now friends and collaborators) were regulars at his early shows and have obviously taken several pages from G. Love's book with their approach to the good groove. Produced by G. Love, Mario Caldato Jr and Jack Johnson and features performances by Jack Johnson, Kool G Murder (Eels) and Money Mark. Universal. Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsRapping Blues Justin Mclaughlin | Minturn, CO United States | 12/14/2005 (4 out of 5 stars) "For those of you already acquainted with G Love and Special Sauce I say this: this album fits in with his previous work. Lyrically and stylistically the songs are closest to Philadelphonic - and he even closes with a solo acoustic blues song very similar to "Gimme some Lov'n." For those who are G Love fans and enjoy his past work, this record will not disappoint. Now to address those of you who aren't familiar with this music. My argument in favor of G Love's music is this. G Love has come along and somehow managed to incorporate elements of so many styles: rock and roll, funk, blues, jazz, folk, and - hip-hop. His records are hard to classify, but so what. When he rips into a harmonica solo (as he does often on this record) you feel you could be listening to Howling Wolf. The first track (astronaut) sounds a bit like Lenny Kravitz. But beware: the second tune is more hip-hop infused. I would say the music is a perfect hybrid for our modern times. G Love and Special sauce are three people. G-love plays the electric guitar, acoustic guitar, slide-guitar, and harmonica. There is a jazz bassist who adds heavily to the band's sound, adding to the rhythm and often pushing the melody as well. The drummer has a busy sound, one that often sets the backdrop for G Love's raps. On this record there are plenty of other musicians to fill out the texture, from backup singers to pianos. My only G Love complaint on this record is his lyrics - they are limited to hooking up with some chick, being stoned, or talk abstractly about "love." I know it's his name and all, but he would be better served expanding his lyrics occasionally to say something different or more important. " Momma says G. is BOSS mbqh | philly | 06/03/2006 (5 out of 5 stars) "FUNKY, Funny, folksy, from Philly...what more could i ask for? Oh yeah, Bluesy! Sounds like me. Ok,so I'm old enough to be Garret's mother.I found the 1994 G.Love and SS CD for $1. at a Flea Mkt recently. I was hooked and went out and bought the rest (retail). Hustle is my fav so far. He incorporates so many different sounds and does it so well. I rock every morning to work w/G. or Jack J (where I first heard of G.) and it's heaven when they're together.
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