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.
JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 POUND UNIT
JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 POUND UNIT
Various Artists
Catch and Release (Soundtrack)
VAMPIRE WEEKEND
Vampire Weekend
MUSTARD PLUG
Masterpieces
THE MINOR PROFITS
Distant Radio
Umphrey's McGee
Anchor Drops
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