Quick Thoughts on the Academy Awards

I’m really glad that Trent Reznor picked up an Oscar tonight for The Social Network, but at the same time I’m really sad that Kurt Cobain couldn’t have followed Trent’s example and survived his mid-90’s suicidal impulses as well. Bummer.Also, since super-awesome movies never get to win the Best Picture trophy, I’m glad Inception at

Chicago, Day Three: "Hey, Chicago!…Bye, Chicago."

I arose after a horrible night’s sleep. I fell asleep gently enough, to that King of the Hill episode where Dale thinks his son, Joseph, is an alien. If only I had really fallen asleep in Arlen. Instead, I fell asleep in Chicago, apparently the city that never sleeps because someone was throwing giant metal

Chicago, Day Two: "Extra Juices"

I woke up on top of the sheets with all my clothes on. I was so impressed by the neatness on my side of the bed that I took a picture of it. A note on these pictures: If you read yesterday’s post, take a look at the pictures again. They were not sized correctly,

Chicago, Day One: "I Won’t Tell Your Awnt"

INTRO:When I write a travelogue, I try to make it funny. Raise your hands if you’ve nearly been responsible for the death of an elderly woman and her pregnant teenaged granddaughter. No? Come on, guys!In January of 2000, for the first time in my life, I got a flat tire. Actually two. At the same

New Travelogue Coming Soon!

I am pleased to announce that I am currently working on a travelogue of my recent trip to Chicago. This will be the first travelogue on The Nicsperiment in five years, and I can only hope it will reach the majestic heights that the last one did.

Music News 2/15/11 — Radiohead Make a Surprise Announcement

In news you may have already heard a few dozen times in the last two days:Radiohead have announced their new album, The King of Limbs, will be released Saturday. Yes, as in four days from now Saturday. The album is available for pre-order here.Of course, this wouldn’t be The Nicsperiment without my opinion rambling, through…

James Blake — James Blake

7/10Anytime something is regarded by the keepers of cool as the next big thing, people can usually be found in three camps of response:1. I already think this is awesome.2. I automatically don’t like this.3. I’ll judge for myself once I listen.I try to place myself in the third, though I admittedly have to put

Jeess!!!

This morning, my wife went to her Saturday job, and I stayed home with our child. I popped on the band Skillet’s first album, which I haven’t listened to in quite some time. My son and I were playing with some blocks when he looked up at me and said, “Jeess!” I was confused for

Wow

This article is incredible. I do not think I could have said this better myself:America’s GameIf this does not peak your interest in its topic, yet you still complain that there isn’t anything good on TV anymore (while you gobble up every bad reality show you hear about) you do not deserve to live here.

Craig’s Brother — The Insidious Lie

8/10It’s been ten years since Craig’s Brother’s last full length release, Lost at Sea, and seven since their last recorded statement, E.P. idemic. Fan expectation is high, but also reveals something else: if people will stick by your band, even when it takes you ten years to put out an LP, you must have something