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.
BEN HARPER AND THE RELENTLESS SEVEN
Live From the Montreal International Jazz Festival
Joseph Arthur and The Lonely Astronauts
- Temporary People
Athlete
Tourist
AMY MILLAN
Honey From the Tombs
Various Artists
The Dialogue Music CD 2007, Volume 8
THE HOLD STEADY
Boys & Girls In America
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