Fruitvale (album)

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Fruitvale
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Studio album by
Released17 April 2007 (Belle Sound)
Genre Indie
Label Belle Sound

Fruitvale is a 2007 album by American musician Sonny Smith. The songs on the album make reference to the Oakland neighborhood of the same name.

Track listing

  1. "Day in the Life of a Heel"
  2. "Good Folks Bad Folks"
  3. "Mario"
  4. "Bad Cop"
  5. "Curtis on the Corner"
  6. "Mr. Low"
  7. "Private Dick"
  8. "Someday Land"
  9. "Another Waitress in Love"
  10. "I'm So Happy"

Personnel

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