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.
Hippo Campus
Bashful Creatures
THAT 1 GUY
Songs in the Key of Beotch
STUART DAVIS
Music For Mortals
SONNY LANDRETH
LEVEE TOWN {EXPANDED EDITION}
Jules Shear
Sayin' Hello to the Folks
FLOATING ACTION
Body Questions
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