The Juice , G. Love’s boisterous but soulful, new LP, is billed as a solo album, but, in more ways than one, it hinges on its collaborations. More than half the songs feature duets with blues musicians from his orbit, including Marcus King, Robert Randolph and Keb Mo’—who also co-produced the record with G. Love. Both G. Love and Keb Mo’ signed with Okeh Records at the start of their careers in the ‘90s, and this set, which they recorded in Nashville, feels more like a natural partnership than a simple artist-producer relationship. It’s a kick to hear Keb Mo’ leave some of his acoustic blues behind and loosen up a bit in the roles of producer and musical sidekick. He sings on four tunes and also adds guitar throughout: On first single, “Go Crazy,” Mo’ trades off gritty vocals with G. Love while they rail against the 24/7 media cycle over a raucous hip-hop confection. The title cut is a clear standout; G. Love raps about truth to power and people reclaiming their “juice.” Marcus King steps in toward the end with a fat, humbucking guitar solo that lifts it to another level. (G. Love even reprises this song in an exuberant live, acoustic slide-guitar version complete with audience participation.) With and without Special Sauce, G. Love has been genre-bending his whole career, and The Juice continues these compelling mash-ups in bravura style—without losing sight of the blues sound that has always been his most dependable calling card.