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.BAT FOR LASHES
Fur and Gold
RANDY NEWMAN
Harps and Angels
Various Artists
The Dialogue Music CD 2007, Volume 8
THE WINTERPILLS
The Light Divides
SIA
Some People Have Real Problems
MATT DUKE
Kingdom Underground
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