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.
BECK
Modern Guilt
A. SINCLAIR
Pretty Girls EP
THE NATIONAL
A Skin, A Night
GREAT BIG SEA
Live: Courage & Courage & Patience & Grit
WILLIE NILE
Streets of New York
Chris Whitley & The Bastard Club
Reiter In
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