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.
PETER WOLF CRIER
Garden of Arms
THE ELECTED
Bury Me in my Rings
JASON LYTLE
Yours Truly, The Commander
NOUS NON PLUS
Menagerie
CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Dave Barnes
What We Want, What We Get
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