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.
WINTERPILLS
Central Chambers
THE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS
The Age of the Understatement
THE UNLIKELY CANDIDATES
Follow My Feet EP
XIU XIU
Angel Guts: Red Classroom
PAULA COLE
Courage
ROCCO DELUCA & THE BURDEN
I Trust You To Kill Me
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