SONNY SMITH

Fruitvale

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”

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 06/2017

    Jim Keaveny
    Put It Together

  • reviewed 01/2010

    MATTHEW RYAN
    DEAR LOVER

  • reviewed 05/2015

    Tomo Nakayama
    Fog on the Lens

  • reviewed 05/2011

    FAIRPORT CONVENTION WITH SANDY DENNY
    EBBITS FIELD 1974

  • reviewed 03/2008

    SALLY BARRIS
    Restless Soul

  • reviewed 06/2011

    THE WOODSHEDDERS
    O Dig

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.