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 JULIETS
Perfect Season
ISIDORE
Life Somewhere Else
BEAR IN HEAVEN
Time Is Over One Day Old
Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO)
Fly Between Walls
THE EXTRA TEXTURE
The Extra Texture
YOUNG & SICK
Young & Sick
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.