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.
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MONEY MARK
Brand new By Tomorrow
FAREWELL MILWAUKEE
Can't Please You, Can't Please Me
OKKERVIL RIVER
The Stage Names
WEED
Running Back
THE FRESH & ONLYS
House of Spirits
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