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.PAUL THORN
A LONG WAY FROM TUPELO
SONNY LANDRETH
LEVEE TOWN {EXPANDED EDITION}
GRUFF RHYS
Hotel Shampoo
Drive-By Truckers
A Blessing And A Curse
POTATOE BABIES
The ‘Festival’ Compilation (a.k.a. the Masturbation Compilation)
BRYAN FERRY
OLYMPIA
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