Good Pop, Bad Pop

De: Jarvis Cocker

Narrado por: Jarvis Cocker

Brought to you by Penguin.

What if the things we keep hidden say more about us than those we put on display?

We all have a random collection of the things that made us—photos, tickets, clothes, souvenirs, stuffed in a box, packed in a suitcase, crammed into a drawer. When Jarvis Cocker starts clearing out his loft, he finds a jumble of objects that catalogue his story and ask him some awkward questions:

Who do you think you are?

Are clothes important?

Why are there so many pairs of broken glasses up here?

From a Gold Star polycotton shirt to a pack of Wrigley's Extra, from his teenage attempts to write songs to the Sexy Laughs Fantastic Dirty Joke Book, this is the hard evidence of Jarvis's unique life, Pulp, 20th-century pop culture, the good times and the mistakes he'd rather forget. And this accumulated debris of a lifetime reveals his creative process—writing and musicianship, performance and ambition, style and stagecraft.

This is not a life story. It's a loft story.

Recorded on location with the author and featuring archival material, Good Pop, Bad Pop, is an intimate and immersive listening experience with an icon of British culture.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Jarvis Cocker (P)2022 Penguin Audio

more meat on a butchers pencil

come on Jar, we needed more. The Michael Jackson night at least. The reader does a great Jarvis Cocker though.

Mining the Tortoises of your Mind

Fabulous insight into Jarvis’ world.
Highly resonant to anyone growing up in that era. Great use of audiobook potential to add foley-style effects and other enhancements (why is this so rare in other audiobooks?) Cliffhanger for a part two? let’s hope so!

Incredible storytelling with a charming wit

If you’re a fan of Pulp or any British Pop music or you just love whimsical and witty storytelling, you’re sure to enjoy this audio book!

Beautiful Jarvis

I would listen to Jarvis Cocker reading a DIY plumbing book. great for Pulp fans. Great for anyone.

“Tortoise”

I could listen to Jarvis Cocker say “tortoise” nonstop for the rest of my days.

Jarvis’s voice.

I already had the hardback, and was enjoying it immensely, when a friends said, “did you know he narrates the audiobook?” Say less. Uncle Jarvis has been the narrator of every dog walk for the past week and it’s been an utter joy. Having the hard copy is also an utter joy, considering the attention to design and imagery. Well done, Jarvis. Such a clever way to inspire. ❤️🌞🐍 There may be a new “tatoo” (intentional spelling) borne from this volume.

Really enjoyed this

A great take on stories from his earlier years, Jarvis has a fabulous voice and it is an easy listen.

Lovely Stories and Narrating

Such a perfect audiobook, it was so immersive and entertaining with the use of sound effects as well as great stories. I hope Jarvis writes and narrates again, I desperately need to hear more.