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 05/2008

    China Forbes
    '78

  • reviewed 03/2013

    JOY IKE
    All or Nothing

  • reviewed 11/2016

    David Crosby
    Lighthouse

  • reviewed 04/2006

    Strays Don't Sleep
    Strays Don't Sleep

  • reviewed 05/2007

    KENDEL CARSON
    Rearview Mirror Tears

  • reviewed 03/2011

    CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST
    THE HOLY COMING OF THE STORM

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.