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.
Jennifer O’Connor
Over The Mountain, Across The Valley & Back To The Stars
EJ Ouellette and Crazy Maggy
Row The Bow 5.0
BUMP
Forward
Quiet Company
Transgressor
MODEST MOUSE
We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank
BECK
The Information
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.