The Juice

Released in 2019, The Juice represents a high-water mark in G. Love & Special Sauce's later career, reuniting the core elements of their 'trashcan funk' and blues-rap fusion with a more refined, soulful production style. Produced in part by Keb' Mo', the album leans heavily into its blues pedigree while maintaining the hip-hop vocal structures that made the band alternative radio staples in the mid-90s. This specific record is notable for its collaborative spirit, featuring guest spots that bolster its themes of unity and positivity. It serves as a bridge between the raw, lo-fi aesthetic of their debut and a more mature, 'Americana-soul' sound. Critically, it was praised for its infectious energy and the seamless integration of harmonica as a lead melodic instrument in a hip-hop context. It stands out in their catalog as one of their most cohesive and upbeat offerings, leaning away from the moodier sketches of previous years toward a full-band, celebratory sound.