February 21, 2007

{     Jarvis Cocker - Jarvis     }    

A long time ago in an alternative based universe far, far away there was a band called Pulp. One of the geniuses behind this monumental band was named Jarvis Cocker. Shortly after Pulp’s departure from the alt scene, he decided it was time to be heard again and here he is with his new album, Jarvis. To spend the rest of this review comparing Jarvis’ new work with that of Pulp would do a great disservice to a brilliant musician.

Jarvis Cocker’s new album is full of alt-pop ballads that are sure to keep your neck bouncing to it’s great guitar riffs and rhythms. The best example of such a mesmerizing ballad is the brilliant single, “Don’t Let Him Waste Your Time.” But don’t let the single’s success fool you into thinking this is just another shot from the hip, one hit wonder album. It’s loaded with spirited ballads that will truly make you feel your money was well spent. Look for another great single, “Running the World,” on the underground hit film The Children of Men’s soundtrack.

If there is justice in the world, we’ll hear more from Jarvis Cocker in the future, with or without his “Pulp”-y essence.

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