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Irish Times (Feb 24, 2006)
» Steafán Hanvey: Steafán Hanvey and The
HoneyMoon Junkies
3 out of 5
The debut from this Downpatrick songwriter, with its frugal framework, belies the long journey that precedes it.
Hanvey, a nomadic minstrel of sorts, earned his stripes while jobbing his way around Seattle and
Helsinki.
On returning to Dublin in 2002, he began work on this album, roping in Relish's Papenfus brothers and some
of Van Morrison's band to swell his sound. Pooling his Irish roots and chilly Nordic vistas, Hanvey favours
unadorned stories with the occasional flourish of strings and keys. Anchored somewhere on the folk trajectory,
the songs borrow unashamedly from Bob Dylan, but Hanvey's lack of wow factor is outweighed by his confidence.
One of the album's strong points is his voice, which oozes warmth and a confessional charm. A lean, longing collection.
3/5
Sinead Gleeson/Irish Times Feb 24.2006
