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 HEAVY BLINKERS
The Night And I Are Still So Young
Chris Murphy
THE TINKER'S DREAM
SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS
Prince of Peace EP
SNAKE OIL CHARLATANS
Elixir
HONEYHONEY
First Rodeo
Joseph Arthur
Could We Survive
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