Jay Reatard dead at 29

[Teatoe993]

For all you indie hipsters out there.

 

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I was into the Lost Sounds back in the early part of the decade but failed to follow any of his stuff afterwards. He seemed like a talented guy who passed way too soon. I'm curious as to how he passed.

[thebruce44]

Didn't he just open for Spoon in MKE on new years. That may have been one of his last live shows.

[homer]

Holy crap! I just saw that show he did at the Riverside on New Year's Eve. Wow. I was kind of into his sound.

 

There was an article about him in The Reader or AV Club recently. Sounded like he partied pretty hard.....

[Bikeage77]

Milwaukee was his last show. I almost went, but didnt wanna spend 50 bucks to see him (as Spoon is awful, IMO), The Matador Singles album was the best thing to come out in 2008. Blood Visions is really good too.

 

The Lost Sounds - Black Wave album is great as well.

 

Almost bought his newest album yesterday in Madison, but put it back for whatever reason. Which now, is kinda crazy.

 

Glad I got a chance to see him for free at Atomic a few years ago. RIP.