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”Lee Bob & The Truth
The Light LP
TWO LOONS FOR TEA
Nine Lucid Dreams
Natalie Merchant
The House Carpenter's DaughterThe House Carpenter's Daughter
JESSE TERRY
Stargazer
MONSTERS OF FOLK
MONSTERS OF FOLK
IKE REILLY
POISON THE HIT PARADE
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