
Sunny Sweeney's Concrete (Big Machine) is a multi-influential combination of vulnerability and swagger. The Texan native started out as a member of a comedy troupe in New York City and along the way was encouraged to embrace singing. The album is well-stocked with listenable, fun songs revealing Sweeney's persohality and penchant for dark humor. She's got the Gretchen Wilson it-is-what-it-is-and-tonight-I -don't-give-a-damn persona out in full force. Sweeney's expressive voice has a sweetness that can turn on its heel and take on a weary, jaded edge. On "Drink Myself Single Tonight" she launches into an amusing take [...]