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 03/2013

    ART GOMPEREZ BAND
    A Different Story To Tell

  • reviewed 03/2014

    CHARLIE PARR
    Hollandale

  • reviewed 05/2006

    Neil Young
    Living With War

  • reviewed 03/2017

    Byrd & Street
    This Much Is True

  • reviewed 05/2009

    DAVE ALVIN AND THE GUILTY WOMEN
    DAVE ALVIN AND THE GUILTY WOMEN

  • reviewed 01/2010

    MATTHEW RYAN
    DEAR LOVER

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.