Francis' Lonely Nights

Janove Ottesen | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 27, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: BACK PORCH
• ASIN: B000F9RM6G
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #299,396 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Francis' Lonely Nights by Janove Ottesen

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fairly strong first album from a wonderful songwriter, December 12, 2005

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K. Leal "Novel addict :: *_*::" (CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Francis' Lonely Nights (Audio CD)

I will say first of all, I'm a fan of Kaizers Orchestra (as Janove is the lead singer). If you're coming from that camp as well, do NOT expect the same style of music on this, his solo album.

Ottesen is a very accomplished folk/ballad songwriter, and this entire album is more on the side of easy listening than rock or punk. It allows Ottesen's lilting and very folksy side to shine through, more appropriate for background music or relaxing to than anything else. The other thing that is different from Ottesen's normal stuff is that it is recorded entirely in English. He has a slight accent (which I find utterly adorable) when singing, and sometimes the lyrics sound a bit funny to native English speakers, but the overall result is not bad to listen to.

Most Kaizers fans who picked this up did not like it at first, but after listening to it a few times it grew on them. Personally I only really listen to about five songs, so it's not the best CD in my collection. "Juliet," "Neighbor Boy," "Black and White Movie" and "Go Tell Her" are some very outstanding and wonderfully composed tracks that are deserving of a listen.

5.0 out of 5 stars Well done, March 11, 2009

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W. Gleason (wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Francis' Lonely Nights (Audio CD)

I love his voice, and this style of music suits him beautifully! I hope he considers another album in the future!

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well done!, June 13, 2007

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Daniel A. Johnson "Voltar" (Solvang, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Francis' Lonely Nights (Audio CD)

I loved it, I am waiting for him to do another album.