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.
THE NIKHIL KORULA BAND
Music of the New Day
FRANK BLACK
Fast Man Raider Man
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
Together
SARAH BORGES AND THE BROKEN SINGLES
The Stars Are Out
4 Way Street
Pretzel Park
PAULA COLE
Courage
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