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Jeff's Picks - Reviewed by Jeff Niesel
Jeff Niesel started writing about rock ’n’ roll some 20 years ago when he stood in the pouring rain to hitch hike his way to see R.E.M. on their Life’s Rich Pageant tour. Since that time, he's written for various daily newspapers, alt-weeklies, magazines and websites and now writes for the Cleveland Scene, one of the country's oldest alt-weeklies, and is also the editor of Hearsay.
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Oasis, Time Flies
Brit-pop band’s singles are collected on this great compilation of their hits.
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Gaslight Anthem , American Slang
Another great album from this group of New Jersey punks who are clearly influenced by Springsteen.
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Devo, Something for Everybody
Akron weirdoes return with their first studio album in 20 years and it’s a winner.
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Youth in Revolt (Movie)
Michael Cera plays a misfit who has trouble dealing with his parents’ divorce in this fine dark comedy based on a C.D. Payne novel. |
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She's Out of My League (Movie)
Jay Baruchel has the lead role in this funny film about an airport security guard who ends up dating a beautiful woman.
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Mystery Train (Movie)
Jim Jarmusch’s terrific film about an encounter with the ghost of Elvis gets the Criterion treatment with this reissue that features a Q&A with Jarmusch and extensive liner notes.
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Nada Surf, If I Had a Hi-Fi
This limited edition covers album finds the indie rock band interpreting songs by a wide range of artists, including the Moody Blues, the Go-Betweens, Depeche Mode and Kate Bush.
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Melvins, Bride Screamed Murder
More doom-filled sludge rock from the veteran band that inspired many of grunge’s major players.
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Blitzen Trapper , Destroyer of the Void
This Portland, Oregon-based band displays a classic Americana sound on its latest long player.
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Alice in Wonderland (Movie)
Tim Burton takes some liberties with the classic story but the bright colors, terrific acting and stunning sets make the movie work. |
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Born Ruffians, Say It
The jittery tunes on this Canadian band’s solid second album sound a bit like the Strokes and/or Franz Ferdinand. |
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Curb Your Enthusiasm:, The Complete 7th Season
The Seinfeld reunion was just one running gag in the very funny seventh season of Larry David’s comedy series. |
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Shutter Island (Movie)
Shutter Island (Paramount) Martin Scorsese’s thriller centers on a U.S. Marshal trying to get to the bottom of a mental patient’s disappearance. The twist at the end will blow your mind. |
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