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.
HERE WE GO MAGIC
The January EP
Son Volt
The Search
JASON LYTLE
Dept. of Disappearance
The Official Thieves
Hello EP
Yo La Tengo
I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
WILLIE NILE
HOUSE OF A THOUSAND GUITARS
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