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.
AMBER LYNN NICOL
SEVEN
LEVON HELM
The Midnight Ramble Sessions Vol. 3
BOB MOULD
District Line
Various Artists
The Dialogue Music CD 2007, Volume 8
THE SHINS
Wincing the Night Away
WANDA JACKSON
HEART TROUBLE
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