Jarvis Cocker is widely regarded as one of the most original andmemorable lyricists and performers of the last three decades. Here,forthe first time,is a selection of sixty-six lyrics,presented withcommentary and an introduction by the man himself.In thisvolume,readers (and Pulp fans) will find such classic Jarvis lyrics as'Common People','Disco 2000','Babies','This is Hardcore'and'Do YouRemember the First Time'The selection,assembled by the author,reveals a sensibility that is unmistakeably Jarvis: a sometimesvisceral,sometimes everyday take on love,relationships and the thingswe do to each other when the lights get low.Mother,Brother,Lovertakes the reader on a thirty-year tour into the life,art andpreoccupations of one of the great British artists of the late twentiethcentury. Shocking,sharp,clever and funny,it is a beautifulcollection of lyrics and commentary.
Publisher: Faber & FaberISBN: 9780571281916Number of pages: 192Weight: 156 gDimensions: 195 x 126 x 14 mmEdition: Main
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