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 03/2008

    Various Artists
    Our Side of Town: A Red House Records 25th Anniversary Collection

  • reviewed 05/2006

    Neil Young
    Living With War

  • reviewed 06/2017

    Alastair Moock
    Alastair Moock

  • reviewed 05/2012

    LEE BAINES III & THE GLORY FIRES
    There Is A Bomb In Gilead

  • reviewed 10/2015

    Joel Rafael
    Americana Music Festival Sampler

  • reviewed 10/2008

    Lambchop
    OH (ohio)

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.