![]() He says he wasn’t sure whether to play (Cunts Are Still) Running the World during Cop26, but decided “the jury is still out” and it becomes an epic singalong. He sings Aline (from new film The French Dispatch) in French, visits the lovely Big Julie and tears into Further Complications. ![]() Instead, the 90-minute set traverses the corners of his career. A haunting new song – currently titled both Slow Jam and Bad Friday – describes a conversation with Jesus, who is bored to tears with talking about the crucifixion, and the lyrics perhaps reflect Cocker’s own weariness of talking about Britpop, 90s tabloid hell and the aftermath of shaking his bottom at Michael Jackson at the Brits. The terrific Must I Evolve? traces mankind’s de-evolution from the big bang to a rave in a tunnel near the M25. House Music All Night Long – not only dance music, but domestic music – began as a rumination on ageing but accidentally ended up “describing what we’ve all been doing for the last two years”. Lyrically, though, he’s taking ever more askew glances at an ever-changing world. Otherwise, the breathy asides and Roxy Music/Scott Walker influences remain, and his stage moves – Elvis Presley meets tipsy English teacher at the local nightclub – are so ingrained they’re effortless. His band now includes a harpist and a violinist. ![]() ![]() Jarv Is … are finally touring 2020’s Beyond the Pale, the 58-year-old’s best set of songs since Pulp. The pandemic stopped him touring, but he hasn’t forgotten how to make an entrance. He throws some shapes, then simply stands, arms weirdly akimbo, to rapturous applause. J arvis Cocker sashays on – all velvet jacket and garish kipper tie. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |