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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”
TY MAXON
Calling of the Crows
TV MIKE AND THE SCARECROWS
Out at Sea
LEVON HELM
ELECTRIC DIRT
Phil Barry
Between The Carolinas
JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE
The Good Life
Michael Franti
Songs from the Front Porch
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