Jay Reatard
Memphis-based punk rock juggernaut Jay Reatard has adopted a fistful of musical approaches since he first began recording in his bedroom, writing and recording frantic punk, synth punk, power pop and straightforward rock & roll tunes at a frantic pace since releasing his debut EP in 1998. Reatard was born Jay Lindsey and dropped out of school when he was 15, owing to boredom with conventional education and a problematic home life. Lindsey became interested in rock & roll when he heard Nirvana via MTV, and in his mid-teens he began writing songs...[more]
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VINYL FORMAT. Insound Staff Pick - 2008! For the six months leading up to this release, Matador has put out a limited edition 7-inch by Memphis boy wonder Jay Reatard. Each generated more attention, but was released in a progressively more limited run, starting with 3,500 copies for the first and ending with 400 copies for the sixth. This package collects all six (excluding the Deerhunter track on #4), plus one extra song. Each tune is a perfect snarling pop-punk gem.
LP $17.99
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VINYL FORMAT. Insound Staff Pick - 2008! By now, Jay Reatard should be known to most everyone paying any attention to this whole indie/punk/pop/garage/shitgaze/blahblahblah. Former front guy for The Reatards and Lost Sounds and current solo sensation, the man is nothing if not prolific. After recording his debut solo LP, 2006's Blood Visions, Reatard released a slew of singles and EPs on labels across the globe; all were pressed in limited quantities and now fetch serious coin on eBay. I [ read more ]
2xLP $14.99
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VINYL FORMAT. The long awaited follow-up to Blood Visions. On high quality 120 RTI vinyl in a heavy duty Stoughton jacket, with a printed inner-sleeve, and MP3 coupon. "Snarky, snarling, and soaring, this kind of derangement rarely sounds so sweet" - Dusted.
LP $14.99
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VINYL FORMAT. Debut solo release from the driving force behind the Reatards, Lost Sounds, The Final Solutions and The Angry Angles. Features a cover of the Adverts "We Who Wait." A combination of the aggressive approach of The Reatards with a melodic pop sensibility and a production recalling classic UK punk records.
LP $13.99
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The Pre-Order Contest has ended. Go here to find out who won! Insound Staff Pick - 2008! For the six months leading up to this release, Matador has put out a limited edition 7-inch by Memphis boy wonder Jay Reatard. Each generated more attention, but was released in a progressively more limited run, starting with 3,500 copies for the first and ending with 400 copies for the sixth. This package collects all six (excludin [ read more ]
CD $13.99
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Insound Staff Pick - 2008! By now, Jay Reatard should be known to most everyone paying any attention to this whole indie/punk/pop/garage/shitgaze/blahblahblah. Former front guy for The Reatards and Lost Sounds and current solo sensation, the man is nothing if not prolific. After recording his debut solo LP, 2006's Blood Visions, Reatard released a slew of singles and EPs on labels across the globe; all were pressed in limited quantities and now fetch serious coin on eBay. In The Red is p [ read more ]
CD+DVD $18.99
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The Hold Steady Stay Positive , Frightened Rabbit The Midnight Organ Fight, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Lie Down In the Light
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The long awaited follow-up to Blood Visions. House in a four panel digipak CD. "Snarky, snarling, and soaring, this kind of derangement rarely sounds so sweet" - Dusted.
CD $13.99
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Debut solo release from the driving force behind the Reatards, Lost Sounds, The Final Solutions and The Angry Angles. Features a cover of the Adverts "We Who Wait." A combination of the aggressive approach of The Reatards with a melodic pop sensibility and a production recalling classic UK punk records.
CD $15.99
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The Olivia Tremor Control Dusk at Cubist Castle (Reissue), Fleet Foxes Fleet Foxes, No Age Nouns
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Following, a slew of single releases last year and a compilation on Matador Jay Reatard releases his first full length on the label.Sure he's in debt to Flying Nun and current power pop bands when it comes to influences on Watch Me Fall, but what Jay Reatard brings to the table in his independently developed DIY song writing skills is still immediately and undeniably recognizable as his own.The songs are still as catchy as hell and lyrically as dark as ever. 'You Were Sleeping' has b [ read more ]
MP3 $10.49
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This is a 18" x 24" poster for the October 11 Jay Reatard show. Designed by Jeff Brooks. Please note: the upper right hand corner of this poster is slightly bent.
Poster $19.99
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Insound Staff Pick - 2008! For the six months leading up to this release, Matador has put out a limited edition 7-inch by Memphis boy wonder Jay Reatard. Each generated more attention, but was released in a progressively more limited run, starting with 3,500 copies for the first and ending with 400 copies for the sixth. This package collects all six (excluding the Deerhunter track on #4), plus one extra song. Each tune is a perfect snarling pop-punk gem.
MP3 $7.99
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The Dodos Visiter, Earlove hi-fi Earplugs Clear Translucent, Nada Surf Let Go
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This is a 12" x 18" poster for the January 29, 2009 Jay Reatard show with Earthmen and Strangers. Designed by Ivan Minsloff. Put this poster in a ReFRAME! For more details click here.
Poster $19.99
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