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.
LEVON HELM
The Midnight Ramble Sessions Vol. 3
FUTURE CLOUDS AND RADAR
Future Clouds and Radar
SHANNON WRIGHT
Let In The Light
THE CAT EMPIRE
Two Shoes
SONDRE LERCHE and the FACES DOWN
Phantom Punch
Malina Moye
Rock & Roll Baby
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