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"Further Complications." Released: 17/05/09 by Jarvis Cocker
“Further Complications.” is Jarvis’ second solo record on Rough Trade and is produced by Steve Albini after the pair met at last year's Pitchfork music festival. Albini’s touch is noticeable on some of the rockier numbers and has delivered some brilliant fuzz and driving beats. Jarvis himself has given a performance to make us all proud, running the vocal gamut from roaring garage rock, to sleazy funk all spiced with his trademark story telling theatrics. The result is something quite kaleidoscopic in terms of mood, tempo and themes and features some of Jarvis’ most sentimental, joyful and exhilarating music to date.This is an album built to last and certainly withstands repeat listening. You’ll slowly find the memorable wisdom of this national treasure emerging amongst his ‘profoundly shallow’ lyrics about carrier bags and Hondas running out of petrol, making It an essential listen for anyone who likes their music witty and intelligent.
The first single 'Angela' can be downloaded for free from the widgety gizmo over to the right and down a bit.
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'Develishly catchy' 4/5 Independent Information
'Arguably his most potent collection of songs since the heyday of Pulp' Mail on Sunday
'He's back. He's gone rock. And he's ever so slightly randy' 4/5 Q Magazine
'tremendously enjoyable' 4/5 Uncut
This glorious record can be yours courtesy of:
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And in digital form from:
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