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.
SUBDUDES
Behind the Levee
Ane Brun
Rarities
THE HOLD STEADY
Boys & Girls In America
Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
Take Me to the Land of Hell
EL SPORTIVO AND THE BLOOZ
Nights and Weekends
Hugh Cornwell
The Fall And Rise of Hugh Cornwell
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