TOP PICK

Wreck-It-Ralph

(Buena Vista)

This Oscar-nominated animated flick about a video game character who tries to become a good guy and leave behind his destructive tendencies has a real heart and will appeal to both young kids and anyone old enough to remember video games like Donkey Kong and Pac-Man.

Hiromi

Move

(Telarc)

This Japanese pianist deals in abstract concepts on her studio albums but this album — thematically about the activities that take place in a single day — thrives on the energy of the trio that Hiromi has assembled.

Hollis Brown

Ride on the Train

(Fat Possum)

This roots rock act out of New York City sounds so retro on its debut, you’d think the album was recorded in the ‘70s.

This article appears in Mar 6-12, 2013.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.

One reply on “Pop Culture PIcks for the Week”

  1. Heard Wreck-It-Ralph was awsome….
    It’s like Cars all over again….
    Hated the concept but loved the movie…
    I have no taste in movies…..

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