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.
ED HARCOURT
The Beautiful Lie
THE DETROIT COBRAS
TIED AND TRUE
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
Forgiveness Rock Record
COLIN HAY
Are You Lookin' At Me?
Andrew Bird
The Mysterious Production of Eggs
BLACK JOE LEWIS
Tell em What Your Name Is
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