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 GOURDS
Noble Creatures
MODEST MOUSE
We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank
KELLY WILLIS
Translated from Love
THE INNOCENCE MISSION
My Room in the Trees
DAVID BAZAN
Strange Negotiations
DAVID CROSBY
Croz
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