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.WILLAMENA
Lost in the Shadows
SARAH BORGES AND THE BROKEN SINGLES
The Stars Are Out
Charlie Sexton & Shannon McNally
Southside Sessions
J.J. CALE
ROLL ON
Janove Ottensen
Francis' Lonely Nights
DAVID BAZAN
Curse Your Branches
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