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
BIRDIE BUSCH
Pattern of Saturn
BLAZE FOLEY & THE BEAVER VALLEY BOYS
Cold, Cold World
CHARLIE HADEN – Family & Friends
Rambling Boy
MISSY RAINES & THE NEW HIP
INSIDE OUT
ROBERT FORSTER
The Evangelist
Mutual Admiration Society
MAS
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