It’s Dan again. This time I’m writing a musical recommendation that doesn’t have to do with the Jesus and Mary Chain. So, hold back your mouth covers, gasps, spit takes, and various other human actions that show “surprise.”

A while ago, Jarvis Cocker, former frontman of legendary Brit-poppers Pulp, released a single entitled “Still Running the World” in which the chorus repeats the phrase “Cunts are still running the world.” Yeah. If you’ve been a fan of Jarvis for a while, this is kind of expected, but to bestow that title to the lead-off single of your solo career makes a pretty bold statement. But that’s the Jarv attitude (or Jarvitude if you will). Cocky. Cheeky. Condescending. Crude. Rude. etc. And, as expected, it shows on this album. And, it comes off so well that you don’t make a second note of it. It’s actually kind of charming and honest which is rare in music today. So, go buy the album.

Two more Jarvis notes:

1.) He’s curating this year’s Meltdown Festival. Look at the line-up here. Motorhead? Seriously? (and yes, the Jesus and Mary Chain are also a part of it. I guess I couldn’t resist.

2.) The video for Cunts are Still Running the World is equally as great as the song. And while you’re YouTubing it, watch the video for his latest single and peep Jarvis and Ali G doing Help the Aged. Also, watch his live performance of one of my favorite Lou Reed songs, Satellite of Love.