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.
PORTISHEAD
Third
MILTON AND THE DEVIL'S PARTY
How Wicked We've Become
ROBERT POLLARD
Normal Happiness
The Submarines
Declare A New State
Ribbons of Song
Comb My Cowlicks Down
THE BELLRAYS
Have a little Faith
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