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 BREAKERS
Here for a Laugh
Lou Barlow
Goodnight Unknown
HAYLEY TAYLOR
One Foot In Front of the Other
GOT A GIRL
I love You But I Must Drive Off This Cliff Now
PRETENDERS
Break up the Concrete
SPEECH
The Vagabond
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