The album i have decided to review is the 2006 release ''Blood Visions'' by underground punk artist
Jay Reatard. For the record, he spells his alias last name wrong intentionally for ironic means. Jay's previous work was usually reflecting the scratchy raw sound inspired by bands like The Casualties and abbotsfords own B-Lines. These previous releases from Jays early days were also released exclusively on 45rpm 7-inch vynils. Blood Visions however, was a significantly different piece of production. Any fan of his will agree that it is the best piece of work he has released to date for several reasons. For one thing, he uses a few recording tricks that venture nowear near an overproduced sound, but greatly compliment the catchy riffs and powerful echoes in the vocals. Every instrument played is beautifully equaled out, but still has the same grinding appeal that has been seen in the underproduced genuine punk chesnuts of his past. The song variety is definetly what sets this album apart from his others, or any other albums from similar bands of the underground punk scene. Pieces that reflect his early work are short fast catchy tracks like ''It's So Easy'' and ''Standing There'' which jump instantly into a fast catchy verse and never exceed 1:30. Where as long epic progressing pieces like ''My Shadow'' and ''Oh It's Such a Shame'' have the same basic structure as his signature sound, but have the power and amazing chord synchronization to appeal to a wide variety of listeners. These kinds of songs are why I am giving this album such a good review. They are the kinds of songs you show your friends or musically knowledgable peers to introduce them or 'get them hooked' if you will, on the album.
I give it an even 10/10.
Jay Reatard. For the record, he spells his alias last name wrong intentionally for ironic means. Jay's previous work was usually reflecting the scratchy raw sound inspired by bands like The Casualties and abbotsfords own B-Lines. These previous releases from Jays early days were also released exclusively on 45rpm 7-inch vynils. Blood Visions however, was a significantly different piece of production. Any fan of his will agree that it is the best piece of work he has released to date for several reasons. For one thing, he uses a few recording tricks that venture nowear near an overproduced sound, but greatly compliment the catchy riffs and powerful echoes in the vocals. Every instrument played is beautifully equaled out, but still has the same grinding appeal that has been seen in the underproduced genuine punk chesnuts of his past. The song variety is definetly what sets this album apart from his others, or any other albums from similar bands of the underground punk scene. Pieces that reflect his early work are short fast catchy tracks like ''It's So Easy'' and ''Standing There'' which jump instantly into a fast catchy verse and never exceed 1:30. Where as long epic progressing pieces like ''My Shadow'' and ''Oh It's Such a Shame'' have the same basic structure as his signature sound, but have the power and amazing chord synchronization to appeal to a wide variety of listeners. These kinds of songs are why I am giving this album such a good review. They are the kinds of songs you show your friends or musically knowledgable peers to introduce them or 'get them hooked' if you will, on the album.
I give it an even 10/10.
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