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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”
POKEY LAFARGE AND THE SOUTH CITY THREE
Middle of Everywhere
AMERICAN GRAVEYARD
Hallelujahland
Martin Sexton
Seeds
Gail Ann Dorsey
I Used to Be
LIZ KENNEDY
Speed Bump
ADAM SNYDER
This Town Will Get Its Due
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