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.
VAN MORRISON
KEEP IT SIMPLE
STARDEATH AND WHITE DWARFS
The Birth
Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO)
Fly Between Walls
CLUTCHY HOPKINS (MEETS LORD KENJAMIN)
Music Is My Medicine
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Rave On Buddy Holly
Sia
Lady Croissant
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