2007-05-01
This is the third album from the narrative songwriting indie, folk singer Sonny Smith. This release focuses largely on his hometown of Oakland, California, which automatically gives it the sound of a hip hop record, lyrically. His vocals are a bit twangy and lackadaisical, or empathetic, the acoustic lines are engaging, and there is enough motion going on around these songs to keep listeners occupied. Some songs to keep tuned on are track 2 “Good Folks Bad Folks,” and the final track, 10 “I’m so happy.” -Jake BurrittJohn Dennis
Second Wind
Sean Hayes
Flowering Spade
Various Artists
A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver Live
STEVE FORBERT
Strange Names & New Sensations
DREW LANDRY
Sharecropper's Whine
RODNEY CROWELL
– Sex & Gasoline
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