No. 1
Jay Reatard: Singles 06-07 (In the Red)
One nutcase in a Memphis garage re-imagines the aura of four dudes from Queens. Jay Reatard nods generously to the Ramones but slings his Flying V guitar as a loyal student of indie rock’s DIY history. This release of past singles tempers its hectic pace with timeless choruses. Jay coughs up more psychotic pop hooks in an afternoon than most hitmakers can think up in a year. (Too bad they’re pretty much all about how he wants to kill his friends…seriously.)
“My Shadow” (Live)
