Ian Wilson

Country of origin:

U.S.

Type of music generally:

Alternative pop

Status:

Most recent release, The Crater EP (2008)

See also:

Ian Wilson's site

Comparisons:

Tori Amos, Ben Folds

Covers/own material:

Own

General comments:

Ian Wilson plays a sympathetic brand of piano pop. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

Recommended first album:

The Crater EP is his debut

Recordings:

The Crater EP (2008)

The Crater EP (2008)

Release info:

2008—self-released

Availability:

See Ian Wilson's site

Ecto priority:

Recommended

Group members:

Ian Wilson—piano, vocals

Comments:

Ian Wilson's debut ep is a nice listen; he pens honest and unflinchingly emotional songs. "Andrew" is a deep narrative of a dysfunctional relationship, Walton's piano playing is superlative here. "The Crater" is sumptuous and has a stunning vocal line. The Tori Amos influence shows here. "Creative writing workshop" shows Wilson's music from it most appealing side. His piano playing is excellent as ever and the lyrics nicely self-depreciating. He's made a remarkable debut. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

Thanks to stjarnell@yahoo.com for work on this entry.