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 DEER TRACKS
The Archer Trilogy Pt. 2
ELBOW
build a rocket boys!
WILL HOGE
Even If It Breaks Your Heart
BEASTIE BOYS
Hot Sauce Committee Part Two
MATT COSTA
Unfamiliar Faces
Various Artists
Sigmatropic: 16 Haiku & Other Stories
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