Review of Better Than Something: Jay Reatard (2012) by Dan K — 08 Apr 2011

Insightful look into the life and times of this important musician, never boring, well-directed.

This review of Better Than Something: Jay Reatard (2012) was written by Dan K on 08 Apr 2011.

Better Than Something: Jay Reatard has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nick Schager (2,294) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 27 Feb 2012

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