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'''''Jarvis''''' (also known as ''The Jarvis Cocker Record'') is the debut solo album by [[Pulp (band)|Pulp]] vocalist and musician [[Jarvis Cocker]], released in the UK on 13 November 2006.
'''''Jarvis''''' (also known as ''The Jarvis Cocker Record'') is the debut solo album by [[Pulp (band)|Pulp]] vocalist and musician [[Jarvis Cocker]], released in the UK on 13 November 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-20 |title=Jarvis Cocker Albums Ranked… (Pulp, Solo, Soundtracks and Collabs) |url=https://totalcultblog.wordpress.com/2023/07/20/jarvis-cocker-albums-ranked-pulp-solo-soundtracks-and-collabs/ |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=Total Cult |language=en}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
Two songs from the album, "Don't Let Him Waste Your Time" and "Baby's Coming Back to Me", were previously released on Nancy Sinatra's [[Nancy Sinatra (album)|self-titled 2004 album]].
Two songs from the album, "Don't Let Him Waste Your Time" and "Baby's Coming Back to Me", were previously released on Nancy Sinatra's [[Nancy Sinatra (album)|self-titled 2004 album]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nancy Sinatra (CD, US) {{!}} Pop-Catastrophe.co.uk |url=http://www.pop-catastrophe.co.uk/nancy-sinatra-cd-us/ |access-date=2024-10-25 |language=en-US}}</ref>


The complete version of the song "The Loss Adjuster" appeared as b-side to "[[Fat Children]]" single.
The complete version of the song "The Loss Adjuster" appeared as b-side to "[[Fat Children]]" single.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jarvis The Jarvis Cocker Record (LP, Album, Stereo, Green Split Colour, Vinyl) (ID#1940998269), ціна: 1290 ₴, купити на Prom.ua |url=https://prom.ua/ua/p1940998269-jarvis-the-jarvis.html?srsltid=AfmBOorJE14qvfAw0mei5a_fsI5kBb6_5amwBCyMAJRBGbkj-Wsrng5R |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=prom.ua |language=uk}}</ref>


[[Steve Mackey]] and [[Mark Webber (guitarist)|Mark Webber]], fellow band members from Pulp play on this record. [[Antony Genn]], a former Pulp member, and [[Richard Hawley]], who toured and performed, also play on the album. [[Candida Doyle]] has played on various tracks when performed live.
[[Steve Mackey]] and [[Mark Webber (guitarist)|Mark Webber]], fellow band members from Pulp play on this record. [[Antony Genn]], a former Pulp member, and [[Richard Hawley]], who toured and performed, also play on the album. [[Candida Doyle]] has played on various tracks when performed live.
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|rev2score = 8/10<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.drownedinsound.com/release/view/8362 |title=Drowned in Sound review |access-date=14 November 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061213204417/http://www.drownedinsound.com/release/view/8362 |archive-date=13 December 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|rev2score = 8/10<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.drownedinsound.com/release/view/8362 |title=Drowned in Sound review |access-date=14 November 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061213204417/http://www.drownedinsound.com/release/view/8362 |archive-date=13 December 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|rev3 = ''[[The Guardian]]''
|rev3 = ''[[The Guardian]]''
|rev3score = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref>[http://music.guardian.co.uk/pop/alexispetridis/story/0,,1943313,00.html The Guardian review]</ref>
|rev3score = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/nov/10/popandrock8|title=Jarvis, Jarvis|first=Alexis|last=Petridis|date=10 November 2006|via=The Guardian}}</ref>
|rev4 = ''[[NME]]''
|rev4 = ''[[NME]]''
|rev4score = {{Rating|7|10| }}<ref>[https://www.nme.com/reviews/jarvis-cocker/8071 NME review]</ref>
|rev4score = {{Rating|7|10| }}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-jarvis-cocker-8071-307233|title=Jarvis: Jarvis|website=[[NME]] |date=13 November 2006}}</ref>
|rev5 = ''[[The Observer]]''
|rev5 = ''[[The Observer]]''
|rev5score = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref>[http://observer.guardian.co.uk/omm/10bestcds/story/0,,1912975,00.html The Observer review]</ref>
|rev5score = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/oct/15/shopping.popandrock|title=Jarvis Cocker, Jarvis|first=Jon|last=Savage|date=15 October 2006|via=The Guardian}}</ref>
|rev6 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''
|rev6 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''
|rev6score = 6.2/10<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/39647/Jarvis_Jarvis |title=Pitchfork Media review |access-date=20 November 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070110111949/http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/39647/Jarvis_Jarvis |archive-date=10 January 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|rev6score = 6.2/10<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/39647/Jarvis_Jarvis |title=Pitchfork Media review |access-date=20 November 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070110111949/http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/39647/Jarvis_Jarvis |archive-date=10 January 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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|rev7score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070424153621/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/13756490/review/13882520/jarvis Rolling Stone review]</ref>
|rev7score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070424153621/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/13756490/review/13882520/jarvis Rolling Stone review]</ref>
|rev8 = ''[[Stylus Magazine]]''
|rev8 = ''[[Stylus Magazine]]''
|rev8score = B<ref>[http://www.stylusmagazine.com/reviews/jarvis-cocker/jarvis.htm Stylus Magazine review]</ref>
|rev8score = B<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.stylusmagazine.com/reviews/jarvis-cocker/jarvis.htm |title=Stylus Magazine review |access-date=21 November 2006 |archive-date=14 December 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061214174028/http://www.stylusmagazine.com/reviews/jarvis-cocker/jarvis.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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Initial critical response to ''Jarvis'' was very positive. At [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[Standard score|normalised]] rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an [[weighted mean|average]] score of 82, based on 30 reviews.<ref name="metacritic">{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/cockerjarvis/jarvis | title=Jarvis Cocker:Jarvis (2009): Reviews | work=[[Metacritic]] | publisher=[[CNET Networks]], Inc | accessdate=2 April 2009 }}</ref>
Initial critical response to ''Jarvis'' was very positive. At [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[Standard score|normalised]] rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an [[weighted mean|average]] score of 82, based on 30 reviews.<ref name="metacritic">{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/cockerjarvis/jarvis | title=Jarvis Cocker:Jarvis (2009): Reviews | work=[[Metacritic]] | publisher=[[CNET Networks]], Inc | accessdate=2 April 2009 }}</ref>


== "Running the World" 2019 chart entry ==
== "Running the World" 2019 chart entry ==
After a public campaign to make the song "Running the World" the [[List_of_UK_Singles_Chart_Christmas_number_ones|UK Christmas 2019 No. 1]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/jarvis-cocker-cunts-are-still-running-the-world-christmas-number-one-campaign-interview-2589149|title=The Jarvis Cocker Christmas Number One campaign: "It would be good for people to know the UK isn't beaten yet"|website=[[NME]]|date=18 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/16/jarvis-cocker-running-the-world-single-christmas-no1-spot|title = Jarvis Cocker's Running the World in line for Christmas chart spot|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 16 December 2019}}</ref> the song entered the official UK singles chart at No. 48<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/|title = Official Singles Chart Top 100 &#124; Official Charts Company|website = [[OfficialCharts.com]]}}</ref> and entered [[The Official Big Top 40]] at No. 3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bigtop40.com/charts/2019/51/|title = Big Top 40}}</ref>
On the record the final track "Quantum Theory" contains a [[hidden track]]: "(Cunts Are Still) Running the World".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/835951-Jarvis-The-Jarvis-Cocker-Record|title=Jarvis – The Jarvis Cocker Record (2006, CD) - Discogs|website=[[Discogs]] }}</ref> After a public campaign to make the song "Running the World" the [[List_of_UK_Singles_Chart_Christmas_number_ones|UK Christmas 2019 No. 1]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/jarvis-cocker-cunts-are-still-running-the-world-christmas-number-one-campaign-interview-2589149|title=The Jarvis Cocker Christmas Number One campaign: "It would be good for people to know the UK isn't beaten yet"|website=[[NME]]|date=18 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/16/jarvis-cocker-running-the-world-single-christmas-no1-spot|title = Jarvis Cocker's Running the World in line for Christmas chart spot|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 16 December 2019}}</ref> the song entered the official UK singles chart at No. 48<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/|title = Official Singles Chart Top 100 &#124; Official Charts Company|website = [[OfficialCharts.com]]}}</ref> and entered [[The Official Big Top 40]] at No. 3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bigtop40.com/charts/2019/51/|title = Big Top 40}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
All tracks written by Jarvis Cocker, except for "Black Magic" by Cocker and [[Steve Mackey]].
All tracks written by Jarvis Cocker, except for "Black Magic" by Cocker and [[Steve Mackey]].


'''Original disc release:'''
# "The Loss Adjuster (Excerpt 1)" – 0:29
# "The Loss Adjuster (Excerpt 1)" – 0:29
# "[[Don't Let Him Waste Your Time]]" – 4:09
# "[[Don't Let Him Waste Your Time]]" – 4:09
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# "Big Julie" – 4:41
# "Big Julie" – 4:41
# "The Loss Adjuster (Excerpt 2)" – 0:29
# "The Loss Adjuster (Excerpt 2)" – 0:29
# "Quantum Theory" – 4:40
# "Quantum Theory" - 4:38


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
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==Chart positions==
==Charts==

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Latest revision as of 20:40, 27 November 2024

Jarvis
Studio album by
Jarvis Cocker
Released13 November 2006
Studio
  • Yellow Arch, Sheffield
  • K.P.I., Sheffield
  • Les Studios de la Seine, Paris
  • Angel, London (strings)
GenreAlternative rock
Length46:54
LabelRough Trade Records
Producer
Jarvis Cocker chronology
Jarvis
(2006) 		Further Complications
(2009)

Jarvis (also known as The Jarvis Cocker Record) is the debut solo album by Pulp vocalist and musician Jarvis Cocker, released in the UK on 13 November 2006.[1]

Overview

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Two songs from the album, "Don't Let Him Waste Your Time" and "Baby's Coming Back to Me", were previously released on Nancy Sinatra's self-titled 2004 album.[2]

The complete version of the song "The Loss Adjuster" appeared as b-side to "Fat Children" single.[3]

Steve Mackey and Mark Webber, fellow band members from Pulp play on this record. Antony Genn, a former Pulp member, and Richard Hawley, who toured and performed, also play on the album. Candida Doyle has played on various tracks when performed live.

The song "Running the World" can be heard during the closing credits of the film Children of Men.

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
Drowned in Sound8/10[5]
The Guardian[6]
NME[7]
The Observer[8]
Pitchfork6.2/10[9]
Rolling Stone[10]
Stylus MagazineB[11]

Initial critical response to Jarvis was very positive. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 82, based on 30 reviews.[12]

"Running the World" 2019 chart entry

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On the record the final track "Quantum Theory" contains a hidden track: "(Cunts Are Still) Running the World".[13] After a public campaign to make the song "Running the World" the UK Christmas 2019 No. 1,[14][15] the song entered the official UK singles chart at No. 48[16] and entered The Official Big Top 40 at No. 3.[17]

Track listing

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All tracks written by Jarvis Cocker, except for "Black Magic" by Cocker and Steve Mackey.

Original disc release:

  1. "The Loss Adjuster (Excerpt 1)" – 0:29
  2. "Don't Let Him Waste Your Time" – 4:09
  3. "Black Magic" – 4:21
  4. "Heavy Weather" – 3:49
  5. "I Will Kill Again" – 3:45
  6. "Baby's Coming Back to Me" – 4:09
  7. "Fat Children" – 3:23
  8. "From Auschwitz to Ipswich" – 3:49
  9. "Disney Time" – 3:04
  10. "Tonite" – 3:56
  11. "Big Julie" – 4:41
  12. "The Loss Adjuster (Excerpt 2)" – 0:29
  13. "Quantum Theory" - 4:38

Personnel

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Personnel adapted from Jarvis liner notes.[18]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2006) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[19] 37
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[20] 1

References

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  1. ^ "Jarvis Cocker Albums Ranked… (Pulp, Solo, Soundtracks and Collabs)". Total Cult. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Nancy Sinatra (CD, US) | Pop-Catastrophe.co.uk". Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Jarvis The Jarvis Cocker Record (LP, Album, Stereo, Green Split Colour, Vinyl) (ID#1940998269), ціна: 1290 ₴, купити на Prom.ua". prom.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  4. ^ Allmusic review
  5. ^ "Drowned in Sound review". Archived from the original on 13 December 2006. Retrieved 14 November 2006.
  6. ^ Petridis, Alexis (10 November 2006). "Jarvis, Jarvis" – via The Guardian.
  7. ^ "Jarvis: Jarvis". NME. 13 November 2006.
  8. ^ Savage, Jon (15 October 2006). "Jarvis Cocker, Jarvis" – via The Guardian.
  9. ^ "Pitchfork Media review". Archived from the original on 10 January 2007. Retrieved 20 November 2006.
  10. ^ Rolling Stone review
  11. ^ "Stylus Magazine review". Archived from the original on 14 December 2006. Retrieved 21 November 2006.
  12. ^ "Jarvis Cocker:Jarvis (2009): Reviews". Metacritic. CNET Networks, Inc. Retrieved 2 April 2009.
  13. ^ "Jarvis – The Jarvis Cocker Record (2006, CD) - Discogs". Discogs.
  14. ^ "The Jarvis Cocker Christmas Number One campaign: "It would be good for people to know the UK isn't beaten yet"". NME. 18 December 2019.
  15. ^ "Jarvis Cocker's Running the World in line for Christmas chart spot". TheGuardian.com. 16 December 2019.
  16. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". OfficialCharts.com.
  17. ^ "Big Top 40".
  18. ^ "Jarvis – the Jarvis Cocker Record (2006, CD)". Discogs. November 2006.
  19. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  20. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
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