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 01/2012

    MATT FLINNER TRIO
    Winter Harvest

  • reviewed 03/2011

    CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST
    THE HOLY COMING OF THE STORM

  • reviewed 01/2012

    VARIOUS ARTISTS
    Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan

  • reviewed 11/2016

    Don Gallardo
    Hickory

  • reviewed 11/2017

    Vista Kicks
    Booty Shakers Ball

  • reviewed 06/2017

    Dalton Domino
    Corners

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.