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.
Drive-By Truckers
A Blessing And A Curse
SHANNON WHITWORTH & BARRETT SMITH
Bring It On Home
PROFESSOR LOUIE AND THE CROWMATIX
Whispering Pines
The Delta Riggs
Active Galactic
ED HARCOURT
The Beautiful Lie
The Bluetones
The Bluetones
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