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Good Pop, Bad Pop

By: Jarvis Cocker
Narrated by: Jarvis Cocker
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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
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Happiness in book form

This is a lovely concept and a great way to hear about how Jarvis grew up and Pulp formed

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having a sort-out never sounded so fun!

Literally, a rummage through the loft of Jarvis Cocker. He describes the items he's hoarded away over the years and tells the story behind each one that contributed to his life journey and musical success. If you're a fan of Pulp you'll love this

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An absolute gem

If you see this Jarvis - please write more !
And be sure to read it for us yourself too

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Wow! Loved it.

Thoroughly enjoyable. As a fellow musician of sorts, I could relate to various performing experiences. Jarvis has a very soothing voice. I think he should take up narrating books as a second career. I loved how the whole experience was put together. Is there a sequel in the works? Poised and ready to purchase.

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There is always a way out!

A fantastic story about endurance and sticking to your guns! For someone who also takes their time about things, this really struck a chord!

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Brilliant!

Couldn’t have enjoyed this more. I wasn’t expecting to laugh out loud quite as much.

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Bloody marvellous!

This reminded me of how wonderful Jarvis Cocker is and made me like him even more than I did already. What a brilliant guy! If you’ve ever smiled at his wit or sung along to his songs, treat yourself to some time in his company. Already waiting for part two…

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A great audio book

I really enjoyed listening to this book. It was narrated brilliantly and was very engaging. You don’t need to be a massive Jarvis or Pulp fan to appreciate this audiobook. Very enjoyable.

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Brilliant, and equally strange

Only Jarvis could make a book like this. Different in every way. You’re not sure whether to carry on at first, because you purchased a life story, and the concept of rummaging through someone’s Loft with them isn’t quite what you signed up for. But somehow he draws you in, and by the end of the book you’re left wishing he (or someone else) had another loft, or that somewhere there was another Jarvis. But there’s only one Jarvis. A true national treasure.

Cob or keep? Definitely keep.

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Loved it

Really enjoyed this book, brilliantly read by Jarvis cocker highly recommended really great book thanks

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