2007-05-01
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 BurrittWALTER HYATT
Some Unfinished Business (Volume 1)
THRIFTSTORE MASTERPIECE
Lonesome Town
Lou Rhodes
Beloved One
STEVE FORBERT
Strange Names & New Sensations
Liz Carroll & John Doyle
In Play
Mike Blakely
Keepsake
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