Hauntress Denise Jordan Finley
Dome Island Records
Woodstock, NY based Denise Jordan Finley shows her true colors on this
album, which entails her eerily crafted writing, including two
internationally acclaimed award winners, “Little Secrets,” and “How Fair
Is My Baby.”
The imagery of cemetery epitaphs and midnight skies, along with the
metaphors of phantom trains, mirrors, and dreams, are woven into the
lyrics, complimented by Finley’s unique guitar styles, and soaring,
melodic vocals.
Often microscopic in nature, the songs focus on everyday people and the
familiar events of life, while bringing forth the poignant and often
dramatic details that are felt deep in the spirit and the heart. The
recently released CD, HAUNTRESS is decidedly metaphysical in tone.
Accompanied by Daniel Pagdon, on Contra Bass Guitar, with brilliantly
arranged Horn and Flute accents by Matt Finley, this volume of songs also
features the back-up vocals of Penny Nichols, the Piano of Grammy Award
winner Clifford Carter, as well as Octave Mandolin and Lead Guitar by Mark
Dann.
"Denise can do it all - write, sing, play, and perform. It's a treat to
hear her, and I always learn something when I do"
(David Roth)
"There just aren't enough superlatives to do your
new CD justice. I seem to have a problem--I can't get it out of my CD
player. I keep waiting for a mediocre song to come on
so I can eject it or fast forward it but I can't find
one that is not exquisite!
You've created an album that is an eight course meal,
complete with several appetizers, entrees and
desserts. Despite feeling fully sated by the meal, it
leaves me wanting to consume it again and again and
again... Your restaurant gets five stars out of four!"
(Tom Ryan)
