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.
CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH
Hysterical
HAYLEY TAYLOR
One Foot In Front of the Other
AESOP ROCK
None Shall Pass
THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK
The Good Girl Blues
Matthew Ryan
HUSTLE UP STARLINGS
WHITE HINTERLAND
Baby
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