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 Reviews | Roots Music Report

Album Review of
Roses and Victory

Written by Duane Verh
January 31, 2016 - 12:00am EST
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Shortly after Honor Finnegan establishes herself as a lyricist of considerable agility and undeniable wit, (“Fortune Cookie, “The Librarian”), she takes on touching and troubling matters (“Take Me”, “Swimming”) with as firm a grasp.  The Chicago native proves herself a sturdy and versatile vocalist as well, whether singing it straight or applying the appropriate tongue-in-cheek theatrics when called for. A lengthy residence in Ireland may account for the Celtic credibility of “Stark as Stone”.  Humor returns with the gospel-charged “In Bed”. Fresh fare all around.