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
Sigmatropic: 16 Haiku & Other Stories
John Doe
Forever Hasn't Happened Yet
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW
Sweet Soulful Music
BELL X1
Blue Lights on the Runway
LONDON GRAMMAR
If You Wait
The Dirtbombs
We Have You Surrounded
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