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.
Nick Lowe
Jesus of Cool (reissue)
FAREWELL MILWAUKEE
Can't Please You, Can't Please Me
THE GO-BETWEENS
That Striped Sunlight Sound
Well Known Strangers
Aligned
Jon Auer
Songs From The Year Of Our Demise
WAR CHILD-16 Of Todays Biggest Artists
HEROS
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