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.
The Submarines
Declare A New State
David Ford
Songs For The Road
SONDRE LERCHE and the FACES DOWN
Phantom Punch
MODEST MOUSE
We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank
BLUEPRINT
Adventures in Counter-Culture
Switchfoot
Where The Light Shines Through
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