2004-08-31
Ian quickly realized that doing the Stevie Ray Vaughn thing would only take you so far.While his early records had great moments that showcased his soaring vocals, the turf had been covered. So, he cut his hair, got out of Texas, moved to Portland and - 10 years later - blues isn’t even part of the picture.
Instead, he now navigates a, yes, luminous atmospheric pop landscape filled with stretching, yawning, shifting vistas.
Oh, so nice.
CENTRO-MATIC
Take Pride in Your Long Odds
Murder Party
Murder Party! EP
Various Artists
The Dialogue Music Disc 2005
Malea McGuinness
True Believer
K.D. LAND AND THE SISS BOOM BANG
SING IT LOUD
KINA GRANNIS
Elements
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.