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.
DOLORES O'RIORDAN
Are You Listening?
SPITTING IMAGE
Ratta-Tatta-Boom!!
SNAKE OIL CHARLATANS
Elixir
Chris Daniels & the Kings
Stealin’ The Covers
Franz Ferdinand
Tonight
THE BIRD AND THE BEE
Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future
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