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 DIAMOND UNDERGROUND
Serve the Song
THE SHAKES
The Shakes
SHANNON WHITWORTH & BARRETT SMITH
Bring It On Home
Various
New Arrivals: Vol. Two
Young The Giant
Home Of The Stranger
KEN WILL MORTON
Slow Down
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