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Jay Reatard

Memphis Garage Rock Musician 3 albums picked

James Lee Lindsey Jr., known professionally as Jay Reatard, was an American rock musician from Memphis, Tennessee. He was signed to Matador Records. He released recordings as a solo artist and as a member of the Reatards and Lost Sounds.

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What Jay Reatard said · 2 records

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ABBA: The Album
ABBA ·1977
"Abba, oh drugs again, sounds really good on drugs. So what songs are on that one? 'Take a Chance on Me' is probably a pretty big hit on here. I don't know, I'm just trying to familiarize myself with Abba, you know."
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Today
Galaxie 500 ·1988
"Galaxy 500, he's just really expensive and today I got it for free from amiea, thank you. I just wanted to get it on a record. I have the CD and I just figured might as well get it on a good record, you know."
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Everything in the bag

3 records · pulled off the shelves at Amoeba Hollywood
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