Blog: State Magazine

"I never said I was deep, but I am profoundly shallow," and so goes one of the many fine lines from Jarvis Branson Cocker on his shockingly well-humoured sophomore solo album. Beginning with a triumvirate of riff-heavy rock tunes – the title track, 'Angela' and 'Pilchard' – even those with a pretty well seasoned hatred of the former Pulp frontman would find it hard to dismiss his efforts. Alright, he's still singing about the odd checkout girl who's 23, on minimum wage and is the object of someone's affection but far from sounding old if [...]