Gary Jarman's musical tastes are about as predictable as a late-night drive down a deserted motorway - they're full of twists and turns, veering wildly from the saccharine sweet harmonies of the Bee Gees to the ear-shattering angst of Nirvana. And at the heart of this eclectic playlist is a man who's not afraid to admit he's got a soft spot for 80s power ballads - yes, really.
But what might seem like an odd musical journey actually says more about Jarman's personality than you'd think. His earliest memory is singing along to The Flying Pickets' 'Only You' on Christmas Top of the Pops with his mum - a moment that still gets her choked up today, and even serves as their walk-on song when they hit the stage.
And then there's Jennifer Rush's 'The Power of Love', a guilty pleasure Jarman admits to indulging in despite its overproduced, thickly emotional qualities. It's not exactly what you'd expect from a musician who loves The Replacements and Nirvana as much as he does - but hey, music's all about contradictions, right?
Nirvana's 'In Bloom' was the game-changer for Jarman, introducing him to heavier sounds that connected on a deep level. It's not surprising, then, that he cites them as one of his all-time favourite bands - and one that changed his life.
But what might be even more telling is what Jarman would play at his own funeral - George Harrison's 'Be Here Now', the perfect antidote to a lugubrious atmosphere. Anything else? Forget it, no way - especially not The Replacements' 'Gary's Got a Boner' (we can only assume that one's off-limits). And speaking of live music, Jarman and The Cribs are currently tearing up stages across the UK on their summer tour - get along to see them if you haven't already.