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.Rosie Thomas
These Friends of Mine
JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW
Early in the Morning
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW
Sweet Soulful Music
SOLID GOLD
Synchronize
OKKERVIL RIVER
The Stage Names
HERE WE GO MAGIC
The January EP
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