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.JOAN OSBORNE
Pretty Little Stranger
The Dirtbombs
We Have You Surrounded
Yo La Tengo
I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
LIGHTS AT SEA
Palace Walls
Gov’t Mule
High & Mighty
Agnes Obel
Aventine
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.