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.ROBERT POLLARD
Normal Happiness
Wonderbelly
The Away Team Is Dead
NUTTIN BUT STRINGZ
Struggle From the Subway to the Charts
The Outer Vibe
Pass it on (EP)
SUBDUDES
Street Symphony
Lou Barlow
Goodnight Unknown
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