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.
SILVERSMITH
Stories and Nightscapes
PICKWICK
Can't Talk Medicine
Agnes Obel
Aventine
ROSIE FLORES & THE PINE VALLEY COSMONAUTS
GIRL OF THE CENTURY
Deep Fried Pickle Project
Whitewood Creek
JACKIE GREENE
Giving Up the Ghost
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