Aug 06, 2009 licensed to youtube by beggars on behalf of matador. With their feature documentary better than something, filmmakers alex hammond and ian markiewicz let jay tell his own story. Apr 22, 2016 jay reatard was the kingpin of memphis garage rock, and his best and most powerful fulllength workthe record that made him a standalone rock starwas his first solo album. Singles 0607 is jay reatard s solo debut compilation lp album, released in 2008 on in the red records. The ultimate jay reatard limited edition with unreleased live tracks on blood red vinyl, a 50 page book, and the documentary is available for preorder now. And we added a few shows heading to south america for the first time next week, and then headlining lobsterfest in ohio.
Jay reatard s reputation was to smash disco balls and get in onstage fightsthe kind of guy who tried to make people laugh by shooting bottle rockets out his ass. The magisterial king khan mouths off on the canadian welfare system, little richard, germany, racism, black metal, having sex with cheese pretty much everything. Jay reatard biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Under his solo alias, as well as under the lost sounds and the reatards, jay has produced an avalanche of recorded material over the past eleven years. Much like you werent there, better than something will come in the standard dvd release but also come bundled with an lp of the soundtrack andor a book. Oct 02, 20 in the red recordings 2006 1 blood visions 00. News \ jay reatard documentary headed for dvd with vinyl soundtrack better than something. This jay reatard posthumous double album will include early tracks fuck elvis heres the reatards recorded by jay on 4track and only previously released on cassette. Jay reatard dvdlpbook set arrives on december 18 via factory 25. A feature documentary about memphis punk rock, jay reatard. Early jay reatard band lost sounds announces new reissue spin. Watch me fall is the second and final solo studio album by jay reatard.
The intimate portrait of late punk musician jay reatard. Jay reatard, a sad, exhilarating, and ultimately inspiring documentary about a complicated young man whose life ended just as he appeared to be overcoming his demons. Free download to get your free ep and sign up for the jay reatard mailing list, just enter your email address below. The first single is it aint gonna save me and you can download it right here. Also, check out the trailer from the upcoming film about jay that will debut on myspace the week of august 3rd. The new album is called watch me fall and its out on august 18 on matador records. Jay reatard s first fulllength lp teenage hate, first released in 1998, is set for a deluxe reissue on may 31 on goner records. If you ever wanted to know more about joes favorite musician, alex hammond and ian markiewiczs 20minute waiting for something is a good place to start. So, without any further ado and in honor of our liberation from the british, we give you the top 11 fake british accents in rock. In tribute to the raucous garage rocker, were highlighting this furious live set taped at nycs cake shop in 2007. This isnt a bunch of friends and hangerson bemoaning his early passing much of the documentary was filmed before his death, slated as a promotional film. Early jay reatard band lost sounds announces new reissue. The reatards were an american garage punk band formed in memphis, tennessee, in 1995.
Reatard s early work throttles the listener with unabashedly hooky punk tunes that often barely reach the two minute mark. He died on january, 2010 in memphis, tennessee, usa. Under the names the reatards, lost sounds, the final solutions. This jay reatard posthumous double album will include early tracks fuck elvis heres the reatards recorded by jay. The long awaited dvd release of the jay reatard documentary has been announced. Philadelphias fdh records has announced a new reissue of black wave, the 2001 album from jay reatard s early band lost sounds. Jay reatard was born on may 1, 1980 in lilbourn, missouri, usa as jimmy lee lindsey jr. Better than something jay reatard official trailer on vimeo.
Punkrocker and member of spin s whos next class of 2008 jay reatard will release watch me fall, the followup to 2006s buzzcatching blood visions,on august 18 via matador records. Songs that suck you into their passionate delivery and beat, while at the same time not being overly emo, are hard to come by. The ultimate jay reatard limited edition with unreleased live tracks on blood red vinyl, a 50 page book, and the documentary is available for preorder now does a remarkable job of capturing reatards complicated, conflicted, and often prickly persona. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. After seeing memphis punk blues legends the oblivians open for rocket from the crypt. Jay reatard documentary better than something to get dvd. Under the names the reatards, lost sounds, the final solutions, nervous patterns.
The ultimate jay reatard limited edition with unreleased live tracks on blood red vinyl, a 50 page book, and the documentary is available for preorder now does a remarkable job of capturing reatard s complicated, conflicted, and often prickly persona. Better than something is both a testament to jay reatard s indisputable legacy and a tribute to his vital, thrilling, and alltoobrief life. Jay reatard s cover of nirvanas frances farmer will have her revenge on seattle off the album in utero. Jay reatard documentary codirector 2011 independent lens tv series documentary 1 episode children of haiti 2011 2010 strange things documentary. For jimmy lee lindsay, known to his fans and detractors as jay reatard, life was a race against time. If this is the way its going to be then i am so sure that life is lost its only thrill and is a total bore i cant see your face cause im a looking at i cant see. After distributing privately pressed cassettes and eps, most notably fuck elvis, heres the reatards, the band released their debut. Apr 28, 2019 jay reatard documentary headed for dvd with vinyl soundtrack better than something directors on working alongside the late jay reatard download rare jay reatard song. Reatard gives an indepth, if somewhat guarded, insight into his psyche, worldview, and creative process. May 1, 1980 january, 2010, better known by the stage name jay reatard, was an american musician from memphis, tennessee.
Better than something is an exciting and intimate portrait of memphisbased punk musician jay reatard, who toured the world and released dozens of records over the course of a 15 year career that. Originally a oneman project by guitarist jay reatard, the groups sound was marked by raw, strippeddown instrumentals and lofi recording quality. Look for the upcoming documentary about jays eventful career to date coming. After reatard s death, markiewicz and hammond turned to his friends and family for the rest of the story. Half stoogeshalf radio pop with a lot of seasoning from all over the spectrum, blood visions hits the nail on the head. As wild and ridiculous as he was, he took his music seriously.
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. June 2 vice magazine brasil launch at td eventos, sao paulo. Riveting, sad, and inspiring, better than something is the best rock documentary of 2011. This compilation is both a culmination of the sounds of reatard s former punk and synth bands and a foray into more melodic pop rock and roll. Singles 0607 by jay reatard, released 15 july 2008 1.
Whether it was growing up among crack addicts on the rough side of memphis, or his years in the roughandtumble underground rock scene of the 00s, the man the world came to know as jay reatard. Jay reatard, adam shore, alix brown and king louie bankston directed by. Better than something will hit stores on december 18 via factory 25, the company behind the you werent there release. Jay reatard was a punk rock musician from memphis who began recording music at age 15 and died at age 29 on. Albums include blood visions, watch me fall, and matador singles 08. Memphiss commercial appeal reports that punk rock singersongwriter jay reatard passed away on january due to cocaine toxicity, and that alcohol was a contributing factor in his death. Jan 18, 2012 jay reatard talks about his hometown, his recurring bout with musical schizophrenia, and the origins of his name, in this twopart interview.
May 28, 2014 the fact that their discography isnt in the bay already is disturbing. Jay reatard is an artist whose backstory is as engaging as the music it has given rise to. Theres some info on the album at the matador site here. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jay reatard at the discogs marketplace. Jay said i just try to make as much as i can with the time that i have. Subscribe to pitchfork tv so you dont miss any new. Jay reatard frances farmer will have her revenge on. Jay reatard stars the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of 65 out of 100 on. To get your free ep and sign up for the jay reatard mailing list, just enter your email address below. Aug 07, 2009 if you ever wanted to know more about joes favorite musician, alex hammond and ian markiewiczs 20minute waiting for something is a good place to start. Jay reatard was the kingpin of memphis garage rock, and his best and most powerful fulllength workthe record that made him a.
After growing up fast among memphis crack addicts, he managed to blaze a path through the roughandtumble underground rock scene of the early aughts, releasing over 100 singles, eps and fulllength records in fourteen years. The film, made by new york city filmmakers alex hammond and ian markiewicz, is an elaboration of their short film waiting for something. Also, go see jay reatard during his run of free, all ages shows. Thought to be lost on jay reatards hard drive but rescued and put painstakingly back. The film predominantly features footage shot with lindsey in april 2009, along with never before seen. Jay reatard himself filmed just nine months before his untimely death. Better than something jay reatard official trailer on. Sep 21, 2012 better than something is an exciting and intimate portrait of memphisbased punk musician jay reatard, who toured the world and released dozens of records over the course of a 15 year career that. I guess that fits well enough, but jay is way ahead of the rest. And if youre not out exploding fireworks or debating if hancock looks any good it doesnt, dont fool yourself then were glad youre spending it here with us.
Fourth fifth and sixth prize a free copy of any fdh record lp thats still in print. Mar 02, 2012 directed by alex hammond, ian markiewicz. The following is the discography for american garage punk musician jay reatard and his associated acts. Jay reatard s career began with the snotnosed reatards, a group of memphis teens who most likely unwittingly defined the sound of garage punk for a new time. If so, id suggest to listen to some of his music, then come back to this movie. As it pans transnationally, the camera profiles artists like the late jay reatard, black lips, the dirtbombs, thee oh sees, smith westerns, vivian girls and many more in an attempt to understand. A featurelength documentary film titled better than something.
With jay reatard, king louie bankston, shawn foree, ryan rousseau. Jay reatard biography wikipedia james lee lindsey jr. Whether it was growing up among crack addicts on the rough side of memphis, or his years in the roughandtumble underground rock scene of the 00s, the man the world came to know as jay reatard always had to fight in order to create, to grow. Better than something is an exciting and intimate portrait of memphisbased punk musician jay reatard, who toured the world and released dozens of records over the course of a 15 year career that began in his midteens. The fact that their discography isnt in the bay already is disturbing. Better than something is a feature documentary about the controversial and prolific garage rock icon jimmy lee lindsey jr, better known to the world as jay. Better than something, a documentary about jay reatard the. If youre already a jay reatard fan, this is a mustwatch if youre not a jay reatard fan, you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Jay reatards first fulllength lp teenage hate, first released in 1998, is set for a deluxe reissue on may 31 on goner records. Here you can find reatard blood visions shared files. Jay reatard shares what he found during his last visit to amoeba san francisco.
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