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David Musto: February 5, 2012

After watching Better Than Something, the Jay Reatard documentary, I listened heavily to his output.

  1. Better Than Something: Jay Reatard

    A satisfying celebration of Jimmy Lee Lindsey.

  2. Jay ReatardWatch 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.

  3. Jay ReatardMatador Singles 08 (Matador)

    This collection was a quantum leap from anything Jay had done previously in just arrangements alone.

  4. Jay ReatardSingles 06-07 (In The Red)

    A bit uneven but I prefer the single versions of “Oh It’s Such A Shame,” and “Nightmares,”.

  5. Jay ReatardBlood Visions (In The Red)

    The progression begins in earnest here.

  6. Lost SoundsBlac Static (Fat Possum)

    Great collection of the better pre-2004 Lost Sounds tracks.

  7. Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial OrchestraThe 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.

  8. Moonlight BrideTwin Lakes (Self-Released)

    Shoegazey without being too noisy. Very pleasing.

  9. Young JesusHome (Self-Released)

    Chicago folk rock with a Nick Cave twist.

    My review

  10. The MelismaticsMania! (Pravda)

    Extremely poppy rock. Enjoy.