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.
Malea McGuinness
True Believer
VARIOUS
Cedar Rock Basement Program
JENS LEKMAN
Oh You’re so Silent Jens
MATTHEW RYAN VS. THE SILVER STATE
Matthew Ryan Vs. The Silver State
CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
MINUS THE BEAR
Omni
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