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 LAST SHADOW PUPPETS
The Age of the Understatement
THE BIRD AND THE BEE
The Bird and The Bee
THE JULIETS
Perfect Season
Peter, Bjorn, & John
Writer's Block
Brandon Jenkins
The Flag
JOHN HIATT
THE OPEN ROAD
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