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.
HAUNTED LEATHER
In Her Golden Room EP
The Plurals
An Onion Tied To My Belt
JOHN HIATT
THE OPEN ROAD
THE BLACK ANGELS
Clear Lake Forest
Mod Hippie
Tomorrow Then
LEVON HELM
The Midnight Ramble Sessions Vol. 3
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