I wonder if they'll troll us with some choices of songs that have never been released ie Webbo and one of the WLL-era ones he has mentioned in his book interviews as a stand-out, "The Last Song In The World"!
-- Edited by Eamonn on Wednesday 10th of September 2025 06:19:30 PM
I'd say that "This is Hardcore" is in with a very good chance, "Babies" and "Sorted For E's and Wizz" are their most often-played live songs and "Lipgloss" could be in with a chance because it was essentially the start of the modern era.
As for other songs in the top 40, I'd say that "Bad Cover Version" will be in there as Candida (and Mark?) has always spoken very highly of it. I remember Jarvis once saying that "Roadkill" was one of his favourite songs and Nick described "After You" as a lost classic (at the time).
If I recall from his booktalks and interviews over the past 12 months, I seem to remember that Mark loves Little Girl, My Legendary Girlfriend, The Fear, Bad Cover Version, I Love Life, Slow Jam...
Can't remember if Nick mentioned his faves in his book.
They all did for one of the later Pulppeople issues, right? Pretty sure Jarvis rates Dishes quite highly. I would expect the obvious hits and biggies to be up there but it'll be interesting to see their rationale generally. I also wonder if they'll talk more about ones that they love playing as opposed to being proud of recorded versions of songs etc.
If and it's a big IF any songs get mentioned which we haven't heard.....I will lay my head on the block and say next year we are going to get either WLL Deluxe or an Anthology. Why else would they mention something of which we won't have a clue about ? The plot thickens....
Its up on your PressReader / Overdrive if you or your library of choice has access. 12 pager - lots of photos. Oh and the songs are not ranked 1-40. Its just their 40 """"best"""" songs as chosen by the band. So glad some band love for The Day After The Revolution. Love it lots.
As with most things Pulp I wont be able to get a copy till - probably January 2026 when it finally gets here. lols. Still absurd in this day and age.
-- Edited by cutcopy on Friday 12th of September 2025 02:27:31 AM
Just been reading this on the train and it's light but interesting. Candida's comments are the most valuable as far as I'm concerned. I love that she chose Fairground and her comments about playing it are great to read. Mostly pretty obvious choices but I'm pleased there's a lot of positive coverage of the 80's. Hope Mark gets his wish to incorporate some into the live shows.
A nice little segment at the end of the interview where Jarvis says more touring in 2026, a Pulp documentary on the way and then the possibility after a break that they might write some more songs!
-- Edited by legohairjordan on Monday 15th of September 2025 07:42:05 PM