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.UMPHREY'S MCGEE
The Bottom Half
SMITH WESTERNS
Dye It Blonde
The Roomsounds
Elm St.
DONAVON FRANKENREITER
Recycled Recipes
THE PARTIES
Can't Come Down
Yo La Tengo
I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
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