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.
CLOUD CULT
Unplug
SNAKE OIL CHARLATANS
Elixir
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
All The Love You Need
ROSIE FLORES & THE PINE VALLEY COSMONAUTS
GIRL OF THE CENTURY
THE BLACK ANGELS
Clear Lake Forest
The Steinbecks
Far From The Madding Crowd
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