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”
THE EVERYBODY FIELDS
Nothing is Okay
Fairport Convention
Over the Next Hill
GORD DOWNIE AND THE COUNTRY MIRACLES
The Grand Bounce
DIANE FRENCH
This Trick
LERA LYNN
Have You Met Lera Lynn
TEXAS TORNADOS
ESTA BUENO!
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