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I love me some Jarvis Cocker. The tall cool one can really do no wrong in my eyes. Remember when he covered "Purple Haze" last time he played the Showbox in 2007? It was a bold bet that turned out pretty stunning.
Jarvis Cocker just announced details of the release of "Angela" a track taken from his forthcoming second solo album on Rough Trade, Further Complications and you can hear it right now here or download from his website. The album will be released on May 19, 2009 and US tour dates are being confirmed.
Word is that it will also be available in the UK on a "highly limited-edition" compilation cassette of various artists to coincide with Record Store Day on April 18th and as a limited edition 7” on June 15th featuring the exclusive b-side "I Found Myself Looking For God".
What do you think of the new song? It's still growing on me... it's a bit rougher than tracks on his first album, but I have a hard time questioning the Jarvis.
1 Imaginary Mimi said on April 17, 2009
Oh, GOD! That was one of the greatest rock shows I've ever seen. It could be hyperbole, or Britpop lust talking, but my sweet Lord, it was magic. His cover of Purple Haze was total insanity. The dancing! Oh, the dancing!
This new track is Steve Albini-ed up, for sure. I like it, but need to give it a few more listens to have it imprint on me the way that the tracks from Jarvis did. I really love the roughness of it, and the lyrics are fun and dirty as always. I think I like it very much.
I cannot WAIT to have him come back. The man is a giant, sexy genius! When he hits the stage, you know what a rock star is.
2 jessi said on April 17, 2009
whoa! ! this sounds like it could be off the dazed and confused soundtrack.
such a 70's-y guitar tone! where did that come from? albini??
hmm.... as a whole it's not quite pervy enough. but i'll take it.
3 Imaginary Mimi said on April 17, 2009
I like that it's insinuated by him just being him. ;)
4 Imaginary Mimi said on April 17, 2009
I am also a giant sucker for anything with a tamborine or handclap. The repetition of Angela is not so fabulous. He can do better there...The music itself rocks, though!
I LOVE the "I feel the sap rising tonight." Dirty birdy!
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