Artist description "Jeff Mellin was not your average pop/rock trio... [Mellin] is a rather talented and mature songwriter with a knack for toe-tappin’ pop gems.” —Jordon Catalano, the Noise

Music Style jangle-pop & swamp-folk

Musical Influences Beatles, Dylan, VU, Modern Lovers, Nick Lowe, Donovan, Paul Simon

Similar Artists Nick Lowe, Matthew Sweet, Michael Penn, Slide, Charlie Chesterman, the Oscillators, Belle & Sebastian, Wilco

Artist History Songsmith & wiseguy former frontman of Boston's roots-pop darlings The Eddies, now backed by members of swamp-rock group Slide

Group Members Jeff Mellin--Vocals, Guitar, Ken Schopf--Drums, Dimitri Fane--Upright bass

Instruments acoustic guitar, upright bass, drums

Albums Jeff Mellin Saves the World, parts 1 & 2

Press Reviews “A unique project...an inventive CD... A great CD.”— Bruce Gellerman, Here & Now, WBUR 90.9 FM (NPR affiliate)“a tour de force... a great retro pop/rock sound that [Mellin] makes very much his own... enviable songwriting... inventive, original, retro and refreshing... Pinch me, I must be dreaming! Let's hope this is not one of the most overlooked albums of the year. It would be a shame forears everywhere!”— Simon Cantlon, the Noise“To those in the know, this album is worth its price tag just for the collection of Boston-area pop names involved. But the rest of you will have to listen for yourselves, and it seems to me that Mellin has achieved a pretty good mix between pop and experimentation. The echoey, purposeful "Right On!!" ought to do it. If not, the smart and palatable "Lever Big Enough to Move the World" or the folksy "Just Want to See You Tonight" should provide the hook. If none of these do it, well, you'rejust too difficult to please.” — Kevin Gibson, Louisville Eccentric Observer“***** (five stars-highest rating) An almost appalling inventiveness is the keynote quality here.... The canniness of this ensemble's referents...continues to amaze me with every new listen.” — Butch & Brenda, Audiododahday

Additional Info the cd features Mellin backed by Charlie Chesterman's Legendary Motorbikes & the swamp-rock outfit Slide

Location Cambridge, MA - USA

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