Good Pop Bad Pop An Inventory by Jarvis Cocker

A Review of the 2022 book by the Pulp Singer and Showman.

Jim Mowat
The Riff
Published in
2 min readJan 10, 2024

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Photo of book cover by author 2023

This is a fine and eccentric book, as you would expect from the master of self-deprecating characterization. Not for Jarvis, a linear narrative of his early years and the formative years of what would become the beloved band for outsiders, freaks, and non-conformists.

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Jim Mowat
The Riff

Writes about rock and indie music. Long term music lover and follower of Indie-Alternative sounds, rock with an edge and a good lyric.