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.
American Music Club
The Golden Age
Flagship
The Electric Man
Jerry Lee Lewis
Last Man Standing
Space Vs. Time
The Old and New Avant-Garde
The Secret Machines
Ten Silver Drops
Air Traffic Controller
Black Box
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