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.
ROCKIN' JASON D. WILLIAMS
HILLBILLIES AND HOLY ROLLERS
The Official Thieves
Hello EP
STEVE EARLE
Washington Square Serenade
Eleni Mandell
Artificial Fire
THE DETROIT COBRAS
TIED AND TRUE
BRIGHT EYES
The People's Key
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