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”Ken Atkins & The Honky Tonk Kind
This Train
Robert Earl Keen
Live at the Ryman
AMY BLACK
THIS IS HOME
JAY FARRAR/BENJAMIN GIBBARD
One Fast Move or I'm Gone
SANDI THOM
Smile...it Confuses People
The Be Good Tanyas
Hello Love
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