JEFF FINLIN

The Tao of Motor Oil

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Singer and songwriter Jeff Finlin’s latest offering is a study in tone and temperament, ranging from the sobering pronouncements of “Barefoot in the Snow,” “Hands Off the Wheel” and “La Luna” to the steadfastly determined “East by West” and “Stones Must Roll.” The Tao of Motor Oil (a title Finlin said refers to his hope for a smoothly running life) maintains an unwavering resolve reinforced by the quiet beauty and dignity of Finlin’s weary melodies. As he has throughout his career, Finlin has crafted an album that resonates with honest emotional investment, and comes across as a touching if sometimes tumultuous affair.