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.
SONDRE LERCHE and the FACES DOWN
Phantom Punch
Air Traffic Controller
Black Box
BELLO SPARK
Bello Spark
MY MORNING JACKET
Okonokos
MATT TEN CLAY & THE HOWLERS
Very Much Alive
Maria Taylor
Something About Knowing
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