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
RICKIE LEE JONES
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS
Fork In The Road
DARDEN SMITH
Marathon
JOE SWANK & THE ZEN PIRATES
HANK WILLIAMS DIED FOR MY SINS
Urban Acoustic Coalition
The Habit
HEADLESS HEROES
The Silence of Love
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