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.
COLDPLAY
Mylo Xyloto
ROCKIN' JASON D. WILLIAMS
HILLBILLIES AND HOLY ROLLERS
Yo La Tengo
I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
AMP FIDDLER SLY &ROBBIE
Inspiration Information
GRIMES
Visions
WARPAINT
The Fool
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