Album Review
Cosmo Jarvis – Humasyouhitch/SonofabitchCosmo Jarvis – Humasyouhitch/Sonofabitch

Cosmo Jarvis has had some tracks reviewed here before. They didn't fair too well. “Cheesey” was a recurring criticism, and so when faced with a double album (brave move, sir,) I wasn't too excited, to say the least. And interestingly, the only track I did enjoy from past experience, isn't on either disk.

Firstly, Humasyouhitch, disk one. Opens with “You Got Your Head.” Immediately I'm questioning my initial dislike because, this certainly isn't as bad as I was expecting. It's upbeat, catchy, and yeah it's a little corny in places but so is a lot of stuff these days. However, the song that followed is one that I hated - “Mel's Song” is crude and oh so Jamie T without the catchiness. And I despise Jamie T. Next up was a single “She's Got You,” which is less chatty Jamie T and a bit more musical. Catchy. Yes. This is better. But it's got the rhythm of those guys that stand in town selling pan pipe CDs. Basically, it's just not grabbing me. At all. It's really average. I know this chap is trying to be upbeat and quirky and all that, but the album on the whole (and we haven't even made it to the second disk,) is something you could only listen to once without wanting to break something. It's a bit of a nishe market really, the kind of thing that would appeal to a fifteen year old but not a sixteen year old. Killer. So to sum this disk up, cheesey upbeat pop-rock nonsense with irritatingly tactless lyrics and something that fills you with an overwhelming urge to put something else on.

Sonofabitch, the second disk. Once again, the disk opens with the most promising track. “Clean My Room” is actually not half bad, with a funky acoustic guitar and a nod-along rhythm. The lyrics aren't as noticable and yeah I actually really like this. Good work Jarvis. But with the exception of a couple of tracks, this disk is far superior to the first. By a long shot. There are more acoustic tracks and it generally expresses a more serious tuneful approach instead of a jack-the-lad wanker approach. “Gone, Like You” is another really strong track. But alas, it's a double CD and I can't rate each one independantly, as much as I wish I could. And thus, the first disk pulls this review down. I'd say Sonofabitch is worth a listen though – if you can handle the average track length working out somewhere between five or six minutes.

3/5

Review by Thom
 Band Members
Cosmo Jarvis - Band
Cosmo Jarvis
 Track Listing
Disc 1: Hum As You Hitch
1. You Got Your Head
2. Mel's Song
3. She's Got You
4. Maxine
5. Wild Humans
6. Jessica Alba's Number
7. Get Happy
8. Kate Wuz Here
9. Crazy Screwed Up Lady

Disc 2: Son Of A Bitch
1. Clean My Room
2. Mummy's Been Drinking
3. Gone Like You
4. Sunshine & Dandelions
5. Problems
6. Sort Yourself Out
7. He Only Goes Out On Tuesdays
8. The Royal F*"k Up
9. Lonely Stroll
 Band Related Links
Cosmo Jarvis Myspace
Cosmo Jarivs Official Website
 Review Score Code
- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
- What Was That?