Tokyo Electron - Will Put a Charge in You 7'' (Shattered, 2005)

Tokyo Electron
Will Put a Charge in You 7''
Shattered
2005

Rating: 6.5 high school drug dealers out of 10

Tokyo Electron were a punk band with a slight garage tinge I must have seen at the Stork Club in Oakland or maybe the Hemlock at some point in my years in California, otherwise I don't know how I ended up with this.  Not sure if they are around anymore or just barely hanging on, but they haven't released anything in a while.  They seemed to have some sort of connection to Jay Reatard, and it's entirely possible I saw them playing with him.  Anyways, good recording, good record, worth a listen.  Three songs total, none outstanding but no stinkers. The version I have is clear red vinyl, but they apparently released a bunch of different pressings in different colors of this. 

Jay Reatard - You Get No Love 7'' (Shattered, 2011)

Jay Reatard

You Get No Love 7''

Shattered

2011

Rating: 6.5 memphis minnies out of 10

This Jay Reatard seven inch represents the last known recordings he made before his untimely death, put to tape just a couple of days before that sad date.   Musically, they might not be the strongest thing he has ever released, but it's a nice (and sad) reminder of this once great performer cut down in his prime.  Both tracks have a solo/bedroom feel to them, just him and his guitar, exorcising some demons.  This is an extremely limited record, so you're going to be paying a lot for it on ebay or if you're like me, you'll "find" it online.