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.
RICHARD SWIFT
The Atlantic Ocean
Barrence Whitfield with Tom Russell
Hillbilly Voodoo
ROCKIN' JASON D. WILLIAMS
HILLBILLIES AND HOLY ROLLERS
4 Way Street
Pretzel Park
THERESA ANDERSSON
Street Parade
The Concretes
In Colour
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