2007-05-07
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 *No Play 4 “fuck” 7 “fuck it”
Various Artists
Our Side of Town: A Red House Records 25th Anniversary Collection
RY TAYLOR
TAKE OUT YOUR TONGUE
KEITH SYKES
Let It Roll
ROBERT FORSTER
The Evangelist
DONAVON FRANKENREITER
Recycled Recipes
LACH
Blang!
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