Sonny Smith

Fruitvale

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

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 08/2007

    MICHAEL MCDERMOTT
    Noise from Words

  • reviewed 03/2014

    GRANT PEEPLES AND THE PEEPLES REPUBLIC
    Punishing The Myth

  • reviewed 02/2009

    DREW NELSON
    Dusty Road to Beulah Land

  • reviewed 05/2017

    Rachel Price
    Home

  • reviewed 08/2006

    Ani DiFranco: Reprieve
    Reprieve

  • reviewed 10/2009

    THE PANTONES
    Inside the Sun's Wild Flame

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.