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.
Screaming Females
Rose Mountain
The Finn Brothers
Everyone is Here
Dayna Kurtz
Beautiful Yesterday
CANADA
The Cursed House
JANIS MARTIN
THE BLANCO SESSIONS
ROCKIN' JASON D. WILLIAMS
HILLBILLIES AND HOLY ROLLERS
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