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.
THE BRIDGE
BLIND MAN'S HILL
Robbers On High Street
Tree City
MIDLAKE
The Courage of Others
The Broken West
I Can't Go On, I'll Go On
BEN HARPER AND THE RELENTLESS SEVEN
Live From the Montreal International Jazz Festival
SHELBY LYNNE
Just a Little Lovin'
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