Sonny Smith

Fruitvale

2007-05-01

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

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 07/2007

    LUCERO
    Rebels, Rogues and Sworn Brothers

  • reviewed 05/2009

    LONESOME JANE
    Once I Had

  • reviewed 03/2010

    THE STEEL WHEELS
    RED WING

  • reviewed 09/2017

    Clumsy Fingers
    Only A Fool Would Try

  • reviewed 01/2010

    VARIOUS ARTISTS
    Keep the Light Alive: Celebrating the Music of Lowen and Navarro

  • reviewed 02/2017

    Travis Linville
    Up Ahead

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.