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.
SHAWN LEE AND CLUTCHY HOPKINS
Clutch of the Tiger
VARIOUS
Cedar Rock Basement Program
BEN HARPER AND THE RELENTLESS SEVEN
Live From the Montreal International Jazz Festival
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
Forgiveness Rock Record
VIVA VOCE
Rose City
Quiet Company
Transgressor
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