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.
DEER TICK
The Black Dirt Sessions
Johnny Oskam
In My Shadow
Beth Garner
SNAKE FARM
Keller Williams with Moseley, Droll & Sipe
Live
LEVON HELM
The Midnight Ramble Sessions Vol. 3
ADMIRAL RADLEY
I Heart California
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