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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”
Joshua Davis
Fool Rooster
JOEL ARANT
To Whom it may Behoove
David Crosby
Lighthouse
ELVIS PERKINS
Elvis Perkins in Dearland
JAY FARRAR/BENJAMIN GIBBARD
One Fast Move or I'm Gone
Well-Known Strangers
ALIGNED
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