Jay Reatard has plans for two continents

By Alex Young on August 20th, 2008

After teasing us with a number of new singles, including one featuring some Deerhunter, Jay Reatard is ready to unveil the total package with the release of Matador Singles ‘08, a compilation album on October 6 via Matador Records.

It contains all 6 of the limited edition 7?es that we have been releasing this year, less Deerhunter’s cover of “Oh, It’s Such A Shame,” and with the addition of one extra track. Since single #5 has 3 songs, that makes 13 songs total. We’re currently up to single #4 with #5 on the way in three weeks.

In support of the release and in an attempt to unleash a bit of that acclaimed energy before settling down to begin work on a brand new studio album, set for release in early 2009, Jay Reatard has announced a number of tour dates in both North America and the United Kingdom.

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“Always Wanting More”

Matador Singles ‘08 Tracklist:
01. See/Saw - 7″ #1
02. Screaming Hand - 7″ #1
03. Painted Shut - 7″ #2
04. An Ugly Death - 7″ #2
05. Always Wanting More - 7″ #3
06. You Mean Nothing To Me - 7″ #3
07. Fluorescent Grey - 7″ #4
08. Trapped Here - 7″ #5
09. Hiding In My Hole - 7″ #5
10. Dead On Arrival - 7″ #5
11. No Time - 7″ #6
12. You Were Sleeping - 7″ #6
13. I’m Watching You - extra track

Jay Reatard 2008 Tour Dates:
09/13 - New London, CT @ I Am Festival
09/25 - Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theater
10/11 - Columbia, MO @ Mojo’s
10/12 - Chicago, IL @ Riot Festival
10/12 - Chicago, IL @ Double Door
10/15 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
10/16 - Toronto, ON @ Sneaky Dees
10/17 - Ottawa, ON @ Babylon
10/18 - Montreal, QC @ Cabaret Music Hall
10/19 - Quebec City, QC @ Le Cercle
10/21 - Halifax, NS @ Halifax Pop Explosion
10/22 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Upstairs
10/27 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
10/28 - Washingtn, DC @ Black Cat
10/30 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
10/31 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
11/01 - Athens, GA @ Lenny’s
11/05 - Orlando, FL @ Back Booth
11/06 - Tallahassee, FL @ Downunder Club
11/07 - New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
11/16 - Dublin, IE @ Green Synergy Festival
11/18 - Glasgow, UK @ Barrowlands 2
11/19 - Manchester, UK @ Deaf Institute
11/20 - Leeds, UK @ The Faversham
11/21 - Liverpool, UK @ Korova
11/22 - Nottingham, UK @ Bodega
11/23 - Bristol, UK @ The Cooler
11/24 - London, UK @ Old Blue Last
11/26 - London, UK @ The Belvedere
11/27 - London, UK @ Banquet Records
11/28 - Brighton, UK @ Engine Rooms