Audio CD review:
G Love & Special Sauce - Best Of G. Love And Special Sauce

G Love & Special Sauce - Best Of G. Love And Special Sauce

Band: G Love & Special Sauce Title: Best Of G. Love And Special Sauce Rating: Release Date: 26 March, 2002 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Blues Music 2: Cold Beverage 3: Rodeo Clowns 4: This Ain't Living 5: Stepping Stones 6: I-76 7: Baby's Got Sauce 8: Sweet Sugar Mama 9: Kiss And Tell 10: Unified 11: Free At Last (Reprise)

Customer Reviews jazzy rap CD What a lovely CD - it's kinda jazzy kinda rappy - I really enjoy it. A valiant effort... Love and the Special Sauce" have been churning out their own brand of acoustic, funky hobo-hop blues for over a decade and developed quite a cult following along the way. Falling somewhere between Jack Johnson and the Beastie Boys, Pennsylvania's "G. Despite their longevity, however,, the group has been more-or-less overlooked by mainstream radio. Instead, they've garnered success through the strengh of their live show and grueling touring schedule. The key to G. Love's music lies in not trying to analyze it too deeply. The raps are simple and the funky guitar-harmonica-drums instrumentation is about as bare-bones as it can get. Even moreso, as evidenced by songs such as "This Aint Living," the band doesn't seem to care if they're singing a little out-of-tune. In fact, laid back, relaxed grooving is the main theme of their work. Although songs such as "Rodeo Clowns" and "Cold Beverage" have enough pop-flare to attract some new listeners, this album isn't likely to convert any G. Love naysayers. Subsequently, on the flip side, it's likely too sparse of an offering to satisfy any longtime fans. . Tone Deaf Don't believe the hype. Much hype has surrounded G Love & Special Sauce. The instruments are muddled. The tone-deaf singing and stupid lyrics are uninspired. G Love should leave blues music to real artists. If you want to hear talented musicians, spend your money on Jason Mraz or Jack Johson, or Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication. . You can see a complete list of all G Love & Special Sauce discography, or go back to the G Love & Special Sauce tabs