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.
VAN MORRISON
KEEP IT SIMPLE
BLACK 47
Bankers and Gangsters
SHANNON WHITWORTH & BARRETT SMITH
Bring It On Home
PRIMUS
and the Chocolate Factory
BAT FOR LASHES
The Haunted Man
KRISTIN HERSCH
Learn To Sing Like A Star
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