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.WACO BROTHERS AND PAUL BURCH
GREAT CHICAGO FIRE
BRUCE HORNSBY AND THE NOISEMAKERS
LEVITATE
EL PERRO DEL MAR
Pale Fire
The Polyphonic Spree
Together We're Heavy
Dog Bite
Tranquilizers
JESSE SYKES & THE SWEET HEREAFTER
Like, Love, Lust & the Open Halls of the Soul
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