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.
CLUTCHY HOPKINS (MEETS LORD KENJAMIN)
Music Is My Medicine
Supersuckers
Holdin' The Bag
SHOCKING EDISON
Scientific Curiosity
K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys
Morning Train
CLEAN AS DIRT
They Will Remember Me
CIBO MATTO
Hotel Valentine
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