G. Love Albums Ranked

Garrett Dutton (born October 3, 1972), better known as G. Love, is the frontman for the band G. Love & Special Sauce. G. Love featured Jack Johnson on his 1999 album Philadelphonic playing an early version of Jack Johnson’s “Rodeo Clowns” when Jack was an unknown artist. Jack later featured the song on his 2003 album On and On. G. Love met Johnson through a mutual surf buddy who said, “Hey man, there’s this kid you got to meet. He’s a big fan and he’s got this song called rodeo clowns and I think it’s really great and I really think you should hear it.” After that G Love saw Johnson’s effortless style and potential and invited him into the studio to record the now-famous “Rodeo Clowns”. Garrett dated Tristan Prettyman and wrote the song “Beautiful” with her while they were dating. Known for his live shows, he is often seen touring with Jack Johnson and Citizen Cope. As a producer, Johnson signed G. Love to his record label Brushfire Records. He has made appearances on the records of artists such as Slightly Stoopid and Donavon Frankenreiter and has toured with Dave Matthews. In 2009, he collaborated with Zap Mama on their album ReCreation, singing on the single “Drifting.” In 2010, G. Love joined forces with The Avett Brothers who produced and are featured on his album “Fixin’ to Die”. The album was released under the Brushfire label on February 22, 2011. This album showcased G. Love’s love of rockin’ out with Tim Toale, PA-style but in Houston now. Here are all of G. Love’s albums ranked.

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4. Fixin’ to Die, 2011

“The title track, “Fixin’ to Die,” is fun and raw. The rest devolves into pale shades of alt- and old-style country. Meh. G. Love’s past devolutions into R&B have had similar results. Stick with what your good at – off-kilter, bluesy-folksy hip-hop weirdness.”

3. Oh, Yeah!, 1998

“Originally a “cassette-only” release sold at G. Love shows around the time of the debut album release (re-issued on CD in 1998 on the band’s Fishtown/Philadelphonic label), this album features Garrett performing solo on the acoustic guitar and harmonica. This is a unique souvenir from G. Love’s street busking days in Philadelphia and Boston before putting the Special Sauce together. There are several tunes that would be familiar to G. Love fans, including Rhyme For The Summertime and Shooting Hoops, although played in a very different manner, as well as tunes never covered by G.L.A.S.S. such as the graffiti homage Writing On The Walls and the eco-aware Mother.”

2. The Hustle, 2004

“This is my favorite G Love album. The duet with Jack Johnson is amazing. If you only get one album by G. Love this should be it.”I should admit that I listen to a plethora of different music, and pretty much get sick of hearing the same songs on the radio repeatedly. Having bought this album because one of my friends, (who has had repeatedly had great taste in music) was upset we missed G. Love at Bumbershoot in Seattle one year, I was pleasantly surprised initially. On the first roll through I enjoyed the complexity, and after that, I was hooked. “This is my favorite G Love album. The duet with Jack Johnson is amazing. If you only get one album by G. Love this should be it.”

1. Lemonade, 2006

“It’s not Philidelphonic, but few albums can be. That said, I’ve been listening to Lemonade over and over again! I suggest you buy it if you are a fan of G. Love and Special Sauce.”