New Jay Reatard - "Wounded"
The forthcoming Watch Me Fall is Jay Reatard's proper Matador debut. As mentioned when we posted the frantic pop fatalism of "It Ain't Gonna Save Me," making an album for a specific label's inspired some soul searching on the part of the Memphis garage punk. Still, the promo cycle must go on: The second Watch Me Fall track comes complete with catchy acoustic guitars, an immediate snotty vocal line, and all kinds of jittery weirdness. I also wouldn't kick you out of the room if you spotted Ween in the higher pitched breakdowns or later enunciations.
Jay Reatard - "Wounded" (MP3)
Watch Me Fall is out 8/4 on vinyl and 8/18 on CD and digitally via Matador. It can be pre-ordered here.
Posted at 2:01 PM by brandon in MP3
Tags: Jay Reatard
that isn't exactly what i expected. It's okay though. not everyone can be The Almighty Defenders
Score = -3
Did you cut Jay and the Atlanta scene at the same time?! Mandy you are my new indie snob hero!
Score = -1
how did i "cut" the atlanta scene? does the atlanta scene consist entirely of the black lips? because neither king khan or mark sultan are from there. also i was just comparing new music from musicians that i like since the almighty defenders track was posted yesterday and i loved it, and the jay reatard one post today is not as good.
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if you aren't feelin the pop genius of jay- then go pump up the deathcab. And no- that is not a compliment.
Score = -5
Guy's music is mediocre at best and he's one of the biggest assholes I've had the displeasure of meeting or seeing perform. I'm OK with a persona, but when it overshadows the art it becomes a problem.
Score = 6
blood visions is the shit. sucks you had a bad experience with the dude.
Score = 2
I think this is a total misstep. Sounds like Jay Reatard trying to be Los Campesinos.
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