[Album Review] G. Love & Special Sauce - "Fixin To Die"
by Fresh New Music,posted Oct 25 2011 5:15PM
"Fixin' To Die"
G. Love & Special Sauce
"The G stands for Garrett and the 'Love' just felt right." And G. Love & Special Sauce has put out another album last month that is a fun and catchy ride. Produced by the Avett Brothers (and I'm a fan of them), I have to say that this is sound is a banjo filled fun time.
Here is the title track from the album:
G. Love & Special Sauce ramp up the blues in this album. The second song of the album is "The Road," a melancholy ode to the grungy life of a band, connecting with fans but far removed from your family. The same goes for "Katie Miss." I was struck how this album goes from the high energy of "Fixin' To Die" to the soft lulling of "Katie Miss" to a song about coffee in "Milk and Sugar." But, I'm not particularly fond of odes to hot beverages and this is one of the few that fails to deliver.
Amazing Covers
I think that all artists should cover someone on their albums. It's a recipe for collaboration and a deep sign of respect. So, I especially loved the cover of "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover," one of my favorite songs by Paul Simon. G. Love & Special Sauce add their own special instrumental ending and it is spectacular.
The title track is by Bukka White, and has been covered by a host of musicians including Bob Dylan on his debut album.
The next cover is "Pale Blue Eyes," by Velvet Underground. I really enjoy this song and it it s a great way to end the album.
There are other great songs in the mix like "Walk On" and "Get Going" and several others.
Overall:
I think if you're a fan of The Avett Brothers, you will like this album. It has a nice mix of raucous and slow blues. G. Love & Special Sauce have created a great lively R&B album and I think that the range of covers is fun and well-done. I didn't like all of the songs, but I think overall there is a strong selection that a wide variety of listeners will like.
-Soren Nieminen
[Album Review] G. Love & Special Sauce - "Fixin To Die"
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