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.
Todd Rundgren
Liars
SHELBY LYNNE
Tears, Lies and Alibis
THE NIKHIL KORULA BAND
Music of the New Day
Franz Ferdinand
Tonight
Jennifer O’Connor
Over The Mountain, Across The Valley & Back To The Stars
Julia Othmer
Oasis Motel
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