2006-05-08
The songs of Janove Ottensen's solo album, Francis' Lonely Nights, paint a series of portraits that go far beyond the standard singer/songwriter fare. These stories are complemented by arrangements that take unexpected turns and provide the perfect frame for the pictures the lyrics create. Ottesen hails Byrne, Norway--population 7000.
KINA GRANNIS
Elements
JESSE SYKES & THE SWEET HEREAFTER
Like, Love, Lust & the Open Halls of the Soul
The Dirtbombs
We Have You Surrounded
MINUS THE BEAR
Omni
JOHN MAYER
BATTLE STUDIES
Novella
Change of State
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