This choice track is only one minute long, but it's worth just as much as that nine minute Islands' epic. For the unfamiliar, Reatard does short, punky but earnest rock numbers. So far, I have only managed to pick up his Blood Visions album and the Matador Singles compilation but I have no complaints- every song seems to hit a winning riff or dig a line into your head for you to sing along to.
Not a Substitute is short even by Reatard's standards, but it isn't missing any impact. The verses- "It's not a substitute, it's not a substitute for you!" give way to an exploding chorus of "Missing you!" in a blissful fuzzout. The song ends just as quickly as it starts so a repeat button is a must.
This live version is a lot busier and seems slightly faster than the version on Blood Visions but the second chorus is a winning moment.
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