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.
KENNY WHITE
COMFORT IN STATIC
YOUNG THE GIANT
Mind Over Matter
Whitley, Chris
Soft Dangerous Shores
SPARKLEHORSE
Dreamt For Light Years In The Belly Of A Mountain
GREAT BIG SEA
Live: Courage & Courage & Patience & Grit
ONE ESKIMO
ONE ESKIMO
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