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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 Burritt
ROOSEVELT DIME
FULL HEAD OF STEAM
BEARFOOT
Doors and Windows
JUSTIN CURRIE
Lower Reaches
BOWLES~RALSTON
Rally at the Texas Hotel
STING
Songs from the Labyrinth
TRUE NORTH
Elsebound
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