A Certain Trigger

Maxïmo Park

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 31, 2005)
• Original Release Date: May 31, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warp Records
• ASIN: B0007VXZJK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #102,916 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Signal And Sign

2. Apply Some Pressure

3. Graffiti

4. Postcard Of A Painting

5. Going Missing

6. I Want You To Stay

7. Limassol

8. The Coast Is Always Changing

9. The Night I Lost My Head

10. Once, A Glimpse

11. Now I'm All Over The Shop

12. Acrobat

13. Kiss You Better

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

London's Warp label is better known as a pioneer of brainy, slightly austere electronica, having released major CDs by acts such as Autechre, Squarepusher, and Boards of Canada. But when it ventures into guitar-based sounds, the label's discoveries are no less impressive--a fact confirmed by the addition of Maxïmo Park to Warp's limited rock roster, which already boasted the splendid Broadcast. Maxïmo Park's music loosely fits alongside that of postpunk contemporaries such as the Futureheads and Bloc Party (unsurprisingly, the three bands have worked with producer Paul Epworth). But the quintet brings a different sensibility to its jagged guitars and snappy suits. First of all, it hails from Newcastle Upon Tyne, in the north of England, and one of the many delights on A Certain Trigger is singer Paul Smith's untamed accent, which adds uncommon warmth to the songs. Second, Maxïmo Park's music has an emotional resonance too often lacking from its peers, who can seem more preoccupied with finding the right tie than the right lyric. Smith's voice pulses with genuine-sounding urgency and passion, while the band bangs away with abandon. It all makes tracks like "Once a Glimpse," with its brusque accelerations, and the heady "Apply Some Pressure" resonate long after they're over. Elisabeth Vincentelli

Product Description

Reminiscent of early Roxy Music and Gang of Four, Maximo Park do super-tight, infectious rock songs with mega energy & a killer live show. Follows Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs & Franz as the new hot-shit coming across the Atlantic.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best band I've heard this year, February 5, 2006

By	Someone (MD, USA) - See all my reviews

Maximo Park is going places. No way around that. They're songs are infectious, witty, energetic and heartfelt and they lack the overly-pretentious lyrics of some of their contemporaries. Lead singer Paul Smith's heavy accent lends a more down-to-earth quality to the songs and his charisma drives the record. The band is even more wonderful live, performing with as much bouncy enthusiasm and talent as you would expect upon hearing the record. This is my favorite CD of 2005 and I can only hope Missing Songs lives up to Maximo Park's fantastic debut.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing! , September 13, 2005

By	C. Barreto (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

One of the unheralded albums of 2005! So good, it might trigger goosebumps, ear to ear smiles, head bopping in traffic, and intricate dance moves in living rooms across the world. Well produced polished song writing, with the uncanny ability to stay fresh throughout the album and sound, dare I say "original". This band will be nipping atthe heals, and quickly over taking the lime-light from Bloc Party and Kaiser Chiefs. Essential. On par with Franz Ferdinand, and The Futureheads awesomeness! Essential.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best new release in years!, June 24, 2005

By	Mich Len (London, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Certain Trigger (Audio CD)

Fast high energy [post punk] and eclectic. Must be listened to a few times due to it's 'quirky' quality. Almost all the songs are good [great even] and will have you singing along. Not for chill-out fans this is toe tapping, head shaking and jump up pop-rock.