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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 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.

  3. Jay Reatard – Matador Singles 08 (Matador)

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

  4. 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,”.

  5. Jay Reatard – Blood Visions (In The Red)

    The progression begins in earnest here.

  6. Lost Sounds – Blac Static (Fat Possum)

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

  7. 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.

  8. Moonlight Bride – Twin Lakes (Self-Released)

    Shoegazey without being too noisy. Very pleasing.

  9. Young Jesus – Home (Self-Released)

    Chicago folk rock with a Nick Cave twist.

    My review

  10. The Melismatics – Mania! (Pravda)

    Extremely poppy rock. Enjoy.