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.Various Artists
Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Songs of Warren Zevon
THE FAREWELL DRIFTERS
Tomorrow Forever
CENTRO-MATIC
Take Pride in Your Long Odds
SOLID GOLD
Synchronize
XIU XIU
Angel Guts: Red Classroom
PROFESSOR LOUIE AND THE CROWMATIX
Whispering Pines
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