New Release Tuesday: John Vanderslice, Jarvis Cocker

Jarvis Cocker claims that Further Complications was always meant to be more of a group effort. He started things off that way, taking bass player Steve Mackey's advice to spend a little time in Steve Albini's studio during a trip to Chicago. Two songs were recorded to tape, and Cocker fell in love (with the sound and the reasonable price), so the album was finished there. Though Pulp fans -- undoubtedly used to a more slick production -- have squawked at Complications, long-time fans are refreshed by the raw, more human aspect to these songs. One listen to "Angela" and those familiar with Albini's work are instantly aware of his footprint -- the guitars are metallic, the vocals are right in the middle, and the entire piece plops down in your lap like a homeless dog starved for your affection. Cocker's official video for "Angela" continues the trend of taking things back down to a more accessible level -- he performs on a stoop with a mic and some speakers to a small crowd on the street. Watch it here.

Jarvis Cocker [Official] [MySpace] ["Angela" (mp3)]

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