Sonny Smith

Fruitvale

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 Burritt

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 12/2006

    DAVID MOLINARI
    Whispering to a Crowd

  • reviewed 02/2014

    AMY BLACK
    THIS IS HOME

  • reviewed 10/2015

    Boy & Bear
    Limit Of Love

  • reviewed 07/2012

    MISSY HIGGINS
    The Ol' Razzle Dazzle

  • reviewed 09/2007

    ERIN MCKEOWN
    Lafeyette

  • reviewed 01/2006

    MICHAEL CLEM
    1st & 40

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.