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 HEAVY BLINKERS
The Night And I Are Still So Young
Elephant Stone
Ship Of Fools
Bruce Hornsby
Halcyon Days
MEMPHIS
A Little Place in the Wilderness
Nikka Costa
- Pebble To A Pearl
Aimee Mann
The Forgotten Arm
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