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The word out of Memphis is that Jay Reatard has passed. If you enjoy high-energy, rapid fire music, Jay had you covered. Like so many others before him, we can only guess what might have been. Rest in peace Jay and thanks for sharing your music. In memory of Jay, here are some photos from a show at the Doug Fir lounge in the summer of 2008.
Gallery: Jay Reatard @ Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, OR
See one of Jay’s latest music videos along with a short documentary after the turn. Godspeed Jay.
It’s time for some musical comparative analysis on this week’s YouTube Tuesday by way of bands that cover other artists songs. In some cases, the cover is more widely known than the original. Check out originals by Lords of the New Church, Jay Reatard, Beck, David Bowie as well as Sonny Curtis and the Crickets after the turn. EPM “who fought the law and who won?” Out!
The setting: Federal Way skate park. The crew: Sorcery 118. Cue music: Jay Reatard’s See Saw. Now set back and enjoy this week’s Sorcery Saturday pick after the turn. EPM “blood visions” Out!
Prolific musicians with a penchant for leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of rock music is this week’s focus of YouTube Tuesday. We submit for your review Elliott Smith, Jay Reatard, and Beck. Check out all the pop sensible sounds after the turn. EPM “Good to Go” Out!
The Sun is shining and the sky is blue here in our fine city making this week’s spectrum of sound color choice simple. This week’s color is blue and we found a few videos that fit the bill. See all the moving pictures after the turn.
Count yourself lucky if you caught Jay Reatard at the Doug Fir Lounge on Sunday night. What a show. Mr. Reatard and the boys shredded the faces right off of the crowd with their rapid fire barrage of sound. It seemed like they played about 25 songs in 45 minutes along with an encore that included Death is Forming. Check out some pics, including a photo gallery, along with video after turn.
Out of the garage and into your ears, here’s some music with some grit. This week’s YouTube Tuesday band selections include: Tennessee’s Jay Reatard, Quebec’s King Khan and BBQ Show, and Georgia’s Black Lips. See all the videos after the turn. Next week, we will finish our Alphabet of Sound series. EPM out!
