Further Complications
by Jarvis Cocker
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12

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  1. MatthewO
    May 27, 2009
    8
    Almost as great as his first solo album.
  2. Ricko
    Dec 26, 2017
    9
    Excellent follow up to his self titled superb debut solo record. "Further Complications" is a far rockier and rawer effort. Its spikier, more emotional, more consistent and generally better than "Jarvis". As a whole album this is as good as anything Pulp ever did although "Further Complications" doesn't have the classic singles that Pulp were capable of knocking out at will. Despite theExcellent follow up to his self titled superb debut solo record. "Further Complications" is a far rockier and rawer effort. Its spikier, more emotional, more consistent and generally better than "Jarvis". As a whole album this is as good as anything Pulp ever did although "Further Complications" doesn't have the classic singles that Pulp were capable of knocking out at will. Despite the lack of traditional pop singles, it is full of melodies and Cocker's signature oh so clever lyrical style. "Slush", Leftovers", "I Never Said I Was Deep" and "Caucasian Blues" are the stand out tracks for me but there are so many to pick from. Long Live JC.… Expand

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. AllMusic
    90
    The songs here pulsate with perversion, a middle-aged man making damn sure that he's going to get with a tight 23-year-old body yet again; it's the sound of a fetishist turned sexual omnivore.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    The raucousness of 'Homewrecker!' or the title track will come as a definite surprise to longtime Cocker watchers, though not necessarily a bad one. And the man's droll wordplay is still the dominating factor.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    80
    Minor missteps aside, Further Complications is a bold, progressive step forward in the so far, so very good solo career of Jarvis Cocker.
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