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.
SARAH BORGES AND THE BROKEN SINGLES
The Stars Are Out
KINS
Kins
STEVE EARLE
Washington Square Serenade
Chris Daniels & the Kings
Stealin’ The Covers
MATT ANDERSON
Weightless
BACKYARD TIRE FIRE
Vagabonds and Hooligans
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