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.JASON LYTLE
Dept. of Disappearance
LYDIA LOVELESS
Indestructible Machine
4 Way Street
Pretzel Park
Ben Folds
- Way to Normal
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All of Our Names
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