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.
Dave Barnes
What We Want, What We Get
FOSTER THE PEOPLE
Torches
BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS
ROCKSTEADY
Malina Moye
Rock & Roll Baby
TORONTOSAURUS REX
Torontosaurus Rex
Various Artists
Catch and Release (Soundtrack)
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