Yeah, he is a brat, but he is also the greatest punk artist since Husker Du, and this year Reatard flipped the script with his album "Watch Me Fall." Mixing in Kiwi pop and acoustic sounds, Reatard may have let some fans wanting blistering guitars and screaming vocals, but he still delivered. "Rotten Mind" perfectly embodied the tension in Reatard's new approach, violent imagery backed by a jangling pop assault. It was easy to tap your toe even while singing dark lyrics that were full of loathing for everyone, including oneself. And those drums, love 'em. Also, unless I am mistaken, aren't punk rockers supposed to be full of snot, piss and vinegar?
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