The Hustle (album)
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| The Hustle | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 24, 2004 | |||
| Studio | Philadelphonic Studios (Philadelphia, PA) | |||
| Length | 45:33 | |||
| Label | Brushfire | |||
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| G. Love chronology | ||||
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| Singles from The Hustle | ||||
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| AllMusic |    [1] |
The Hustle is the first solo studio album by American musician G. Love. It was released on August 24, 2004, via Brushfire Records. Recording sessions took place at Philadelphonic Studios in Philadelphia. Production was handled by Mario C., G. Love & Special Sauce, Jack Johnson, Ian Cross and Chris DiBeneditto. It features contributions from Jack Johnson, Chuck Treece, Money Mark, Jason Yates, Danny Frankel, Koool G Murder and Pete Kuzma. The album peaked at number 100 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the United States. The album's single "Astronaut" made it to number 37 on the US Alternative Airplay chart.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Astronaut" |
| Mario C. | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Don't Drop It!" | Dutton | Mario C. | 2:45 |
| 3. | "Love" | Dutton | Mario C. | 3:39 |
| 4. | "Booty Call" | Dutton | Mario C. | 3:25 |
| 5. | "Give It to You" (featuring Jack Johnson) |
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| 3:24 |
| 6. | "The Hustle" |
| Mario C. | 3:21 |
| 7. | "Front Porch Lounger" | Dutton | Mario C. | 3:59 |
| 8. | "Loving Me" | Dutton | Mario C. | 3:21 |
| 9. | "Waiting" | Dutton | Chris DiBeneditto | 3:19 |
| 10. | "Fishing Song" | Dutton |
| 2:46 |
| 11. | "Back of the Bus" | Dutton |
| 3:32 |
| 12. | "Two Birds" | Dutton |
| 2:08 |
| 13. | "Stone Me" | Dutton |
| 4:24 |
| 14. | "Sunshine" | Dutton |
| 2:07 |
| Total length: | 45:33 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 15. | "Kickin' Back" | Dutton |
| 4:22 |
| 16. | "Amy" |
| Chris DiBeneditto | 2:15 |
| 17. | "Ain't That Right" | Dutton | Chris DiBeneditto | 4:16 |
| 18. | "Windshield Wiper, No. 1" |
| Chris DiBeneditto | 3:59 |
Personnel
- Garrett "G. Love" Dutton — vocals, guitar, harp, producer (tracks: 5, 10–14)
- Jeffrey "Houseman" Clemens — vocals, drums, producer (tracks: 10, 11)
- James "Jimi Jazz" Prescott — upright bass, producer (tracks: 10, 11)
- Mario Caldato Jr. — producer & engineering (tracks: 1–8, 12–14), mixing
- Jack Johnson — producer (tracks: 5, 12–14)
- Chris DiBeneditto — producer & engineering (track 9)
- Ian Cross — producer (tracks: 10, 11)
- Walt Bass — engineering (tracks: 10, 11)
- Bernie Grundman — mastering
- Dave Lively — design
- Scott Soens — photography
