SONNY SMITH

Fruitvale

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”

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 11/2009

    INARA GEORGE
    Accidental Experimental

  • reviewed 12/2012

    TY MAXON
    Calling of the Crows

  • reviewed 09/2005

    Maggi, Pierce and E.J.
    The Silver Album

  • reviewed 03/2014

    CHARLIE PARR
    Hollandale

  • reviewed 10/2008

    LUCINDA WILLIAMS
    LITTLE HONEY

  • reviewed 08/2006

    Eilen Jewell
    Boundary County

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.