A Certain Trigger by Maximo Park
July 14, 2005 | 
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The Artist: Maximo Park
The Song: Apply Some Pressure
[Launch Player]
The Album: A Certain Trigger
Released 2005
Recommended if you like: Bloc Party, Futureheads, Kaiser Chiefs, Gang Of Four, Ultravox
I was hooked when I first heard “Going Missing” on KEXP. My immediate thought was, “wow another really good Neo-Post-Punk song!” You know I love Bloc Party, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, etc. and I think there is still room for more quality bands in that same vein.
And while there are obvious similarity to bands like the aforementioned Bloc Party and post-punkers Gang of Four and XTC, there are also some highly original tracks on A Certain Trigger and quite a bit of their stuff reminds me more of bands like Ultravox and Roxy Music than it does XTC.
Heck a few tricks scream “Chris and Cosey” to me. “Acrobat” comes to mind. How’s that for breaking the mold?
When it comes down to it, Maximo Park is a bit different. And honestly—they’re also better.
A Certain Trigger is a great, high-energy listen with lots of variety and just enough uniqueness to set it apart. Sure, if you like Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party and the rest, you’ll probably love Maximo Park — but they’ve got a little something those other bands don’t have.
I’m not sure what it is, but my first listen through A Certain Trigger was much like my first listen to Futureheads whose debut is one of my favorites of the last few years and will probably be in high rotation for a long time to come.
Maybe it’s the variety. Maybe it’s Paul Smith’s unfiltered accent. Maybe it’s the unpolished feel. Maybe the fact that there is absolutely no filler on the album. I don’t know—but I like it. A lot.
So, check it out. This week’s song “Apply Some Pressure” is one of the coolest songs I’ve heard in quite awhile. My guess is these guys will be around for a long time to come. And definitely place A Certain Trigger in your “must haves” for 2005.
Filed under: Album of The Moment
Keyword Tags: maximo+park a+certain+trigger going+missing apply+some+pressure
Comments
1. m-c said:
too sad i’ve missed them - they were playing here in montreal not long ago, something like 2 weeks before i listened to the album :/
Posted on July 14, 2005 01:21 PM | #
2. Tom said:
I love Maxïmo park. You also need to get a hold of “fear of falling”, thats really really ace.
Posted on July 14, 2005 03:44 PM | #
3. Ash said:
Once I had heard Graffiti being played on the radio I eagerly awaited the release of the album, and wasn’t dissapointed. Great band, great album!
Posted on July 14, 2005 04:11 PM | #
4. Scott said:
Wow, I really, really like this, Dave. Good suggestions.
Posted on July 15, 2005 12:14 AM | #
5. Mikkel Malmberg said:
As I wrote on my (silly) blog - I Really like this one too!
In most cases, Keith, we share our taste in music - I’m still thankful to you for telling me about Stars.
Posted on July 15, 2005 05:06 AM | #
6. Blair Millen said:
Nice choice Keith. I’m pretty keen on these guys as well… and you’re spot on with the Ultravox and Roxy Music comparisons.
Posted on July 15, 2005 05:06 AM | #
7. Abel Rios said:
One word: wow. Thanks Keith, for the review and recommendation. I picked up A Certain Trigger and was not disappointed. Sad part, I couldn’t find it anywhere locally, and ended up buying from iTunes.
Posted on July 19, 2005 04:09 PM | #
8. Amie said:
omg yes, this band is great. does anyone know when they’re coming down to australia? know one knows them here :( my favourite track has to be ‘Limasol’.
Posted on July 26, 2005 07:23 PM | #
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