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”
GRANT PEEPLES AND THE PEEPLES REPUBLIC
Punishing The Myth
DAVID MOLINARI
Whispering to a Crowd
Scotty Haze
Still In The Game
TIM EASTON
BEFORE THE REVOLUTION THE BEST OF 1998-2011
CHRIS KASPER
Chasing another Sundown
HACKENSAW BOYS
Look Out
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