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.
BEAR IN HEAVEN
Time Is Over One Day Old
ANNA ROSE
Behold A Pale Horse
HEAVY TRASH
Going Way Out With Heavy Trash
Robbers On High Street
Tree City
Clem Snide
End of Love
THE NIKHIL KORULA BAND
Music of the New Day
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