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.
ALLISON MOORER
CROWS
Vigilantes
Howard City
The Quests
Re-Quested : Back to the Garage
SHANNON WHITWORTH & BARRETT SMITH
Bring It On Home
NLX
In Your Face & Behind Your Back
The Young Presidents
Firehorse
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