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 SOUL OF JOHN BLACK
The Good Girl Blues
NICK LOWE
LABOR OF LUST
CLUTCHY HOPKINS (MEETS LORD KENJAMIN)
Music Is My Medicine
Old 97's
Blame It On Gravity
HOT CHIP
Made In The Dark
The Modern Savage
Unwilling Participants
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