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.
The Secret Machines
Ten Silver Drops
ROCKIT KING
Saddle Up
Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
Take Me to the Land of Hell
CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
CAROLINE SMITH
Half About Being a Woman
THE AUTUMN DEFENSE
Once Around
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