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After watching Better Than Something, the Jay Reatard documentary, I listened heavily to his output.
Better Than Something: Jay Reatard
A satisfying celebration of Jimmy Lee Lindsey.
Jay Reatard – Watch Me Fall (Matador)
I am of the belief that Jay’s best work was still ahead of him as every release jumped creatively from the last. This is his last complete work.
Jay Reatard – Matador Singles 08 (Matador)
This collection was a quantum leap from anything Jay had done previously in just arrangements alone.
Jay Reatard – Singles 06-07 (In The Red)
A bit uneven but I prefer the single versions of “Oh It’s Such A Shame,” and “Nightmares,”.
Jay Reatard – Blood Visions (In The Red)
The progression begins in earnest here.
Lost Sounds – Blac Static (Fat Possum)
Great collection of the better pre-2004 Lost Sounds tracks.
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra – The West Will Rise Again (Ruined City Birdsong Combos)
New EP from the premier post-rockers. Check out my full review and hear for yourself below.
Moonlight Bride – Twin Lakes (Self-Released)
Shoegazey without being too noisy. Very pleasing.
Young Jesus – Home (Self-Released)
Chicago folk rock with a Nick Cave twist.
My review
The Melismatics – Mania! (Pravda)
Extremely poppy rock. Enjoy.
