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.
KRISTIN HERSCH
Learn To Sing Like A Star
ATLAS SOUND
Parallax
Various Artists
Endless Highway: The Music of The Band
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
Forgiveness Rock Record
JOHN MAYER
– Where the Light Is, Live in LA
JASON LYTLE
Yours Truly, The Commander
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