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.
OKKERVIL RIVER
The Stage Names
Norah Jones
Feels Like Home
CLUTCHY HOPKINS
The Storyteller
...AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD
The Century of Self
Great Lakes Swimmers
Lost Channels
4 Way Street
Pretzel Park
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