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.
DAN HICKS AND THE HOT LICKS
TANGLED TALES
JONATHAN COULTON
Artificial Heart
ELBOW
The Seldom Seen Kid
BUTTERFLY BOUCHER
Scary Fragile
K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys
Morning Train
Bump
Incredible Consequences
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