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.
COLDPLAY
Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends
REBEKAH RHYS
Wanderer
YOUTH GROUP
The Night is Ours
Aimee Mann
The Forgotten Arm
ROCCO DELUCA & THE BURDEN
I Trust You To Kill Me
Jules Shear
Sayin' Hello to the Folks
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