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Track Listings
| 1. Loss Adjuster (excerpt Pt.1) |
| 2. Don’t Let Him Waste Your Time |
| 3. Black Magic |
| 4. Heavy Weather |
| 5. I Will Kill Again |
| 6. Baby’s Coming Back To Me |
| 7. Fat Children |
| 8. From A To I |
| 9. Disney Time |
| 10. Tonite |
| 11. Big Julie |
| 12. Loss Adjuster (excerpt Pt.2) |
| 13. Quantum Theory |
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A lot of pop stars find it difficult to grow old gracefully, but not so Jarvis Cocker. His solo debut, Jarvis, find the former Pulp lyricist and frontman picking up more or where he left off with his former band, and the result is an album that befits a man in his thirties. In fairness, Cocker was always and astute and mature songwriter, with a keen gift for observation, so the transition to "serious" artist was never in any doubt. But still, it's a huge relief that Jarvis is so very, very good. He sings of love and loss, with perspective, knowledge, experience and, best of all, consummate ability. So "Don't Let Him Waste Your Time" is a pointed anti-marriage anthem, while "Fat Children" is a gloves-off attack on yob culture. Cocker is a great writer, and possesses the ability to make the listener laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time (check out the hidden track at the end for the finest example of this fact). Best of all, the quality of the lyrics is often matched by the strength of the tunes: "Black Magic" samples "Crimson & Clover" to fine effect, and "Heavy Weather" is downright anthemic. This is a superb album, one that should still be listened to for generations to come. --Ted Kord
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THE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM The debut album from the former Pulp frontman shows that he's certainly not lost his touch since the glory days of Brit Pop. Cocker brings his trademark witticisms to a relatively downbeat album that makes for rewarding listening
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album takes you right back to classic 'This Is Hardcore' Pulp. Think 'Dishes' and 'TV Movie', from that album and you are about where we are here.
I think it will please most Pulp fans who liked that album.
I'm not sure why 'Running The World' is on after 30 minutes of silence at the end, a bit of a pain really especially as it is a stand out track.
Apart from that 'Heavy Weather', 'Don't Let Him Waste Your Time','Baby's Coming Back To Me' all stand out to me but this is a no filler album and I could have named others. Just don't expect big synths, those days ended in Pulp years ago.
I think it will please most Pulp fans who liked that album.
I'm not sure why 'Running The World' is on after 30 minutes of silence at the end, a bit of a pain really especially as it is a stand out track.
Apart from that 'Heavy Weather', 'Don't Let Him Waste Your Time','Baby's Coming Back To Me' all stand out to me but this is a no filler album and I could have named others. Just don't expect big synths, those days ended in Pulp years ago.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By R. E. Savine
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A terrific album - the little melodic hooks coupled to those lyrics. The only artist who can make me laugh and cry, sometimes in the same verse, while making a deft political and social commentary on Britain in 2006. More power to your elbow Jarvis.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is a 'grower' in the best sense of the word. Rather than trying to hammer you over the head with it's greatness, this album un-expectedly creeps up on you until you are well and truly seduced by it's alternate honesty, sweetness and sharp wit.
It was recorded quickly, despite the LONG gestation time of Jarvis' ideas, and it's all the better for it, for Jarvis sounds fresher than he has for years. He's as up to the moment as ever with his lyrical concerns, but he also adds some less familiar,irony-free cooncerns about growing up and what drives us to be creative ('Black Magic').
Also, in these new wave of new wave times, it is a delight to find someone who is not afraid to write melodies.
Be patient and you will come to appreciate just how grest a songwriter Mr Cocker remains.
It was recorded quickly, despite the LONG gestation time of Jarvis' ideas, and it's all the better for it, for Jarvis sounds fresher than he has for years. He's as up to the moment as ever with his lyrical concerns, but he also adds some less familiar,irony-free cooncerns about growing up and what drives us to be creative ('Black Magic').
Also, in these new wave of new wave times, it is a delight to find someone who is not afraid to write melodies.
Be patient and you will come to appreciate just how grest a songwriter Mr Cocker remains.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
how true
Running the world? Yup, how profound of Mr Cocker. They truly are still ruling the world, otherwise known as sociopaths. It's my ringtone. Love you Jarvis.
Published 3 months ago by Jung
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Collection Of Delightful Musings
Jarvis Cocker's 2006 self-titled debut album contains a typical mix of sometimes light, but mostly brilliantly acerbic, lyrics, contained within a set of predominantly... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Keith M
4.0 out of 5 stars
Right On Track.
This is my first CD of Jarvis Cockers but will not be the last.
Fantastic Price bought blind, but absolutely love the songs on this album.
Highly Recommend.
Fantastic Price bought blind, but absolutely love the songs on this album.
Highly Recommend.
Published 19 months ago by Barrister
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jarvis
Been thinking about getting a copy of this for a while. Saw it here at an amazing low price so went ahead with a purchase. Not disappointed . Read more
Published 21 months ago by 1966salbo
5.0 out of 5 stars
As good as Pulp!
Often when an artist (and Jarvis Cocker is one of the few people in music worthy of that word, imo) leaves a band, they lose their way or, at least, go off in a direction so... Read more
Published on 8 July 2010 by M. Saxby
3.0 out of 5 stars
bit disapointed
Having been a fan of Pulp and deliberated over buying this I was a little disappointed with this.
Published on 2 Jun 2010 by Mr. J. E. Styler
5.0 out of 5 stars
is he married
if jarvis was not brave enough to be jarvis, then this world would be a smaller place . thanks jarvis for laying your heart on the line for people like me . Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2009 by Audrey Evermore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buying this won't waste your time
The front man , songwriter and lyricist of Pulp returns with his first solo album (with the exception of the questionable Relaxed Muscle project) - and it's excellent, able to... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2008 by A. Sweeney
5.0 out of 5 stars
best tracks
tonite and big julie.
but mainly big julie.
he loves his songs about beautiful, misunderstood teenage girls. Read more
but mainly big julie.
he loves his songs about beautiful, misunderstood teenage girls. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2008 by fredthe3rd
3.0 out of 5 stars
Grow Up Jarvis!
First solo outing for the former Pulp frontman all seems rather derivative and lacking in individuality. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2008 by Dyspeptic Spirit
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