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.PAULA COLE
Courage
VARIOUS
The Acidsoxx Family Sampler
Peter, Bjorn & John (PB&J)
Living Thing
Jonathan Richmond
Because Her Beauty is Raw and Wild
MIDLAKE
The Trials of Van Occupanther
BIRD YORK
Wicked Little High
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