Blood Visions
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Blood Visions is the debut studio album
by American punk rock
singer and songwriter Jay Reatard
, formerly of the Reatards.
The track, "Oh It's Such A Shame" has been covered by Deerhunter
(for the "Fluorescent Grey/Oh, It's Such A Shame
" split single) and more recently by Arcade Fire during their support tour for The Suburbs
.
Just prior to Jay Reatard's death in 2010, he sold the rights to the record to Fat Possum Records
. After which In The Red Records
ceased production and distribution of the record.
Pitchfork Media
placed Blood Visions at number 200 on their list of top 200 albums of the 2000s.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
singer and songwriter Jay Reatard
Jay Reatard
Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr. , better known by the stage name Jay Reatard, was an American musician from Memphis, Tennessee. Lindsey was signed to Matador Records...
, formerly of the Reatards.
The track, "Oh It's Such A Shame" has been covered by Deerhunter
Deerhunter
Deerhunter is an American four-piece indie rock group originating from Atlanta, Georgia. The band, consisting of Bradford Cox, Moses Archuleta, Josh Fauver, and Lockett Pundt, have described themselves as "ambient punk," though they incorporate a wide range of genres, including noise rock, art...
(for the "Fluorescent Grey/Oh, It's Such A Shame
Fluorescent Grey/Oh, It's Such A Shame
"Fluorescent Grey/Oh, It's Such A Shame" is a split single by Jay Reatard and Deerhunter featuring both artists covering songs by each other. The single was the fourth edition in a series put on by Jay Reatard on Matador Records throughout the year 2008....
" split single) and more recently by Arcade Fire during their support tour for The Suburbs
The Suburbs (Arcade Fire album)
The Suburbs is the third studio album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released in August 2010. Coinciding with the announcement the band released a limited edition 12-inch single containing two tracks from the album, “The Suburbs” and “Month of May”. The album debuted at #1 on the Irish...
.
Just prior to Jay Reatard's death in 2010, he sold the rights to the record to Fat Possum Records
Fat Possum Records
Fat Possum Records is an American independent record label based in Oxford, Mississippi. At first Fat Possum focused almost entirely on recording hitherto unknown Mississippi blues artists . Recently, Fat Possum has signed younger rock acts to its roster...
. After which In The Red Records
In the Red Records
In the Red Records is an independent record label in Los Angeles, CA formed in 1991 by Larry Hardy. It is known for hosting garage punk related bands on its label....
ceased production and distribution of the record.
Reception
The music review online magazineOnline magazine
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Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
placed Blood Visions at number 200 on their list of top 200 albums of the 2000s.
Track listing
- "Blood Visions" - 1:32
- "Greed, Money, Useless Children" - 0:54
- "It's So Easy" - 1:10
- "My Shadow" - 3:18
- "My Family" - 1:43
- "Death is Forming" - 2:06
- "Oh It's Such a Shame" - 2:28
- "Not a Substitute" - 1:05
- "Nightmares" - 2:13
- "I See You Standing There" - 1:39
- "We Who Wait" (The AdvertsThe AdvertsThe Adverts were an English punk band who formed in 1976 and broke up in late 1979. They were one of the first punk bands to enjoy chart success in the UK, and their line-up included Gaye Advert, whom The Virgin Encyclopedia of 70s Music called the "first female punk star".-Career:The band was...
Cover) - 2:01 - "Fading All Away" - 1:28
- "Turning Blue" - 2:41
- "Puppet Man" - 1:44
- "Waiting for Something" - 3:16
Musicians
- Jay ReatardJay ReatardJimmy Lee Lindsey Jr. , better known by the stage name Jay Reatard, was an American musician from Memphis, Tennessee. Lindsey was signed to Matador Records...
- Vocals, GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Stephen Pope - BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Billy HayesBilly HayesBilly or Bill Hayes may refer to:* Billy Hayes , leader of the Communication Workers' Union* Billy Hayes , author of Midnight Express...
- Drums