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.
R.E.M.
Unplugged 1991&2001 The Complete Recordings
Various Artists
Catch and Release (Soundtrack)
THE MYNABIRDS
Generals
Robyn Hitchcock
I Wanna Go Backwards BOXSET
BIRD YORK
Wicked Little High
MIDLAKE
Antiphon
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