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.
SOLID GOLD
Synchronize
MELISSA RUTH & THE LIKELY STORIES
Ain't No Whiskey
ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
With All Due Respect
SIA
Colour the Small One
BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO
100% Fortified Zydeco
SARAH BORGES AND THE BROKEN SINGLES
The Stars Are Out
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