In a Class of His Own: Jarvis Cocker
Sean O'Hagan, Observer, The, 2 December 2001
Jarvis Cocker could have been trapped in his role of English eccentric, a blend of Morrissey, Ray Davies and Alan Bennett. But he has found his art-rock roots again and the effect is stunning.
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