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.
Bump
Incredible Consequences
Everything But the Girl
Adapt or Die - Ten Years of Remixes
ARK LIFE
THE DREAM OF YOU & ME
Charlie Sexton & Shannon McNally
Southside Sessions
THE LONG WINTERS
Putting the Days to Bed
FISTFUL OF MERCY
Fistful of Mercy
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