Maximo

1. La de Ojos Negros

2. Tu No La Vera

3. Otra Noche

4. Po'rom Pom Pom

5. Mesopotamia

6. El Amor

7. Habibi

8. Sara Perche Ti Amo

9. Opa, Opa

10. Perdido en los Suenos

11. Cantar La Rumba

12. Bandolero

13. Cancion de la Noche

14. Mi Nina

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Average customer rating: FAILS TO HOLD MY ATTENTION British indie pop brilliance If you like the Who, the Jam ... LISTEN

Our Earthly Pleasures Maximo Park Manufacturer: Warp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Favourite Worst Nightmare Icky Thump Sound of Silver Because of the Times The Good, the Bad & the Queen ASIN: B000MV9NC8 Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. Girls Who Play Guitars
2. Our Velocity
3. Books from Boxes
4. Russian Literature
5. Karaoke Plays
6. Your Urge
7. The Unshockable
8. By The Monument
9. Nosebleed
10. A Fortnight's Time
11. Sandblasted and Set Free
12. Parisian Skies
13. Pride Before A Fall (US Bonus Track)
14. Distance Makes (US Bonus Track)

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The second album from Newcastle's Maximo Park, Our Earthly Pleasures confirms its creators to be one of the UK's more idiosyncratic indie outfits--the sort of bookish, educated rockers for whom intelligence means something more than reading a book while you're having your photo taken. Not only does vocalist Paul Smith boast the sort of wit and wisdom to rhyme the words "hypothetical," "alphabetical," "theoretical," and "dialectical" ("A Fortnight's Time") without coming off as a pretentious try-hard, the songs Maximo pen zip along with a gleaming tunefulness and athletic agility that denies any obvious musical influence. Much here is concerned with collapsing relationships, although Smith takes a more circuitous route than most though the familiar territory of a love song: "Our Velocity" treats male-female communication as a cipher to be cracked, while the chiming "Books from Boxes" takes stock of a love affair of a relationship from its accumulated paper trail. Far from being introspective and self-absorbed, however, Our Earthly Pleasures is an energetic, vibrant affair, thanks in part to the work of Pixies producer Gil Norton, who thickens up Lukas Wooler's synth and hones the band dynamic to quiet/loud perfection. --Louis Pattison

Album Description

2007 sophomore album from this Britpop outfit. Produced by Gil Norton (Pixies/Foo Fighters) making it even more taut and muscular and boasts five huge radio singles (each featuring a video with a different director). 12 tracks including 'Girls Who Play Guitars', 'Books From Boxes' and the first single 'Our Velocity'.. Warp. 2007

Album Details

Second Album from Newcastle's Maximo Park, Produced by Gil Norton (Pixies, Foo Fighters).

Customer Reviews:

FAILS TO HOLD MY ATTENTION.......2007-07-12

This album really fails to hold my attention. Nothing bad can be said for the work behind it, however I was wanting to fast foward through tracks in the hopes of hearing something that would grab me and me want to listen to it over and over.

Respect this review, realize that I'm no critic but I know what I like and this album has nothing I like...Recommending it because I own some Simian Mobile Disco merits the effort to give this album a bad review. Plus, believe me that I took a good listen to this album with the hopes of finding something good in it even if it was for the purpose of remixing/refixing for the dancefloor.

British indie pop brilliance.......2007-07-06

I'ts hard to put your finger on Maximo Parks sound,it really grows on you the more you listen. The first cd was a little herky/jerky and lacked refined production value but Our Earthly Pleasures has a much smoother sound without detracting from it's origins. I would recommend to anyone who craves original sound along with intelligent and inspiring lyrics.

If you like the Who, the Jam ..........2007-06-16

If you like the Who, the Jam ... or even the Smiths in some respects, you should try this music.

I cannot stop listening to this CD, and I don't do that often. A stack of music comes and goes from my office every month. It's a big part of my job, but I cannot listen to much of it and do my work. Ironic, I know. The cover of this CD caught my attention ~ [side-note: it looks like the same photographer over the course of their previous releases]

This is not simple pop. The songs are crafted and well-written ~ they build and turn unexpectedly. Strong tracks to sample: Your Urge; Books From Boxes and the lead track, Girls Who Play Guitar.

LISTEN.......2007-05-12

There will undoubtedly be people who loved the first album that will listen to this and feel lost in the sheet of sound that fills the middle of this one. I too wondered what happened to the brilliant changes of their first release. However, anyone who loves Maximo knows they deserve more than one good listen. And so that is my advice...LISTEN. Put on some good headphones, sit back, and listen to it unfold. After a few listens you'll hear it.

Average customer rating: Not bad per se, but nothing innovative in the least. Mindblowingly Amazing Hooked on an underground future classic Pure Gold One brilliant album

A Certain Trigger Maxïmo Park Manufacturer: Warp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Missing Songs Our Earthly Pleasures With Love and Squalor The Back Room Employment ASIN: B00094OBX4 Release Date: 2005-05-31

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

1. Signal And Sign
2. The Coast Is Always Changing
3. Graffiti
4. I Want You To Stay
5. Limassol
6. Once, A Glimpse
7. Kiss You Better

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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

Album 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.

Customer Reviews:

Not bad per se, but nothing innovative in the least........2007-03-10

Before you read anymore reviews, you have to know this- this is nothing new for post-punk. And when you don't get something new, for instance how this album totally steals from the fabric that the Fall were notorious for creating, you have to have something different, or more exciting, or else you just go back to the old stuff. And that's what happened with me. It's not really imaginative, the lyrics are okay at worst and okay at best. The singer is also okay, but at least he's better than the Futureheads'. In other words, you might like this album if you haven't been looking into old post-punk, but if you have ever looked into any of the influences this album draws from, then you'll get bored and go listen to something better. Which is what happened to me. Not all the post-punk revival groups are terrible, or like Park mediocre. Other good groups would be Bloc Party, Forward Russia!, and, to an extent, TV on the Radio. So, if you like them, and older outfits such as the Fall, Gang of Four, and Joy Division, and you still like this album, all the power to you. You've got more tolerance than I'll ever have.

Mindblowingly Amazing.......2006-06-17

Yes, there is a ridiculous number of post-punk bands out there today- The Futureheads, Kaiser Chiefs, etc... and while I love them all, the boys of Maximo Park have proven that they can stand out. The killer riffs and beats are only the beginning- frontman Paul Smith (in addition to proving that combovers can be sexy and making scissor kicks look effortless) writes lyrics full of wit and heartache and sings his heart out with the most conviction I've seen in a lead singer in the past few years. But anyway, to the album...

"Signal And Sign", the album's opener, is a strong beginning with a really catchy beat that sucks you in, but by the time "Apply Some Pressure" opens, the beat is downright infectious. This song is my personal favorite, not just because it is dangerously catchy- it's got everything from the singer's "fragile desperation" (as Smith put it) to the hope of starting all over again and being in love. Maximo Park have been accused of being pessimistic, but this song shows that there is real hope in the midst of all the desperation.

"Graffiti", the album's most popular single, is quintessential Maximo Park- the line "I'll do graffiti if you sing to me in French... What are we doing here if romance isn't dead?" is witty, romantic, and powerful.

"Postcard Of A Painting" is usually overlooked by listeners but it would have been prime single material. The melody bounces along and as Smith cries out "Your eyes are big when they're so close, why can't we say goodbye in public?" the conviction in his voice is amazingly powerful. This definitely has an infectious pop beat that rivals more popular singles like the previous two tracks.

"Going Missing" is one of the more depressing songs but has a melody that sticks in your head, even five days later, when you find yourself singing "This can't go on, so I should just forget it, forget it, forget it..." While the singer is only imagining his love with someone else ("Mr. Brightside"-esquely), you can feel a foreboding feeling throughout the song.

"I Want You To Stay" is my next favorite after "Apply Some Pressure". The beat for this song is very rhythmic and yet different from the other songs on the album. The lyrics paint a vivid, romantic portrait that makes you feel the pain of a lost love that the singer refuses to and can't ever forget. It's the most heartfelt, tearjerking song on the whole album, and really shows off Maximo Park's romanticism, poetry, and ability to make dangerously catchy pop songs that can be mainstream and still touch the heart.

"Limassol" has got a lot of really good keyboard and is quite poppy. It's probably the most pessimistic/angsty but with that angst comes a lot of passion. The line "Saw the lights on in your window, even though they said you'd gone" is a little stalkerish, but pretty good.

"The Coast Is Always Changing" is very direct ("I am young and I am lost"- a big theme of this album) and bittersweet. It's witty like the rest of the album but has an especially earnest quality. The keyboards are really New-Wavey and the song reminds me of the Smiths a lot.

"The Night I Lost My Head" is a little bit humorous as it's basically about meeting someone special, but being just a bit too
inebriated. Just a bit.

"Once A Glimpse" is ridiculously catchy. You can hear the bass and guitar play off each other perfectly- the whole song is brimming with energy and angst. It's definitely one that makes you want to jump around.

"Now I'm All Over The Shop" is different in that the singer is in control of the situation, and that dynamic makes it very interesting. Beginning few lines are especially catchy, and the line "I know you'll be fine now that you're not mine!" is one of my favorite lines in the whole album.

"Acrobat" is definitely different- it's spoken-word, which is often the downfall of many a well-meaning artist (just think Madonna's "American Life" rap)... yet instead of standing out as awkward it stands out as especially poignant. It also slows the album down a bit and gives you a bit of a break from all the crazy dancing you've probably been doing since you started listening... I know it isn't just me... seriously...

"Kiss You Better" races quickly and is maybe the most optimistic song on the album. Smith exits pleading "You, you're so scared, that you're just gonna let it happen!" and before you know it, it's over. In my personal experience, it ends before you can realize it and leaves you optimistic, despite the final line not exactly being full of sunshine.

As for flaws- the only flaw I see is that the album ends too soon! Maximo Park have definitely set the bar high for other bands and for themselves, but if their sophomore effort turns out half as good as "A Certain Trigger" it'll be a knockout (in a good way). Many accuse Maximo Park of being no different from other post-punk bands, even though every second of A Certain Trigger says otherwise. Many artists make catchy pop songs, others make romantic and lyrical songs, but Maximo Park is one of the few bands out there who can combine all these factors so well. Paul Smith, Lukas Wooller (keyboards), Duncan Lloyd (guitar), Archis Tiku (bass) and Tom English (drums) come together to that killer formula that makes Maximo Park soar above the rest. Long live post-punk...

Hooked on an underground future classic.......2006-05-09

The best praise I can give this album is that it has been in my car's cd player for over a month straight, and it has never grown old. These five guys just know how to write good old fashion catchy songs that will stick in your head days.
For those of you who like to categorize your music, good luck with this one. They mix mod danceability and beats with Cure style pop riffs and throw in some post punk bar chords to boot, stealing pretty much just the best parts of all of the above. The only thing that I think might throw some people is the singers voice. It is a bit quirky in its sound, and his accent is unabashed. I find both just make the album more endearing with each listen, but am not sure everyone would agree.

Pure Gold.......2006-04-15

This album first came to my notice in October 2005,when it had in fact been released earlier in May. I had seen Maximo Park on Jools Holland's "Later" and enjoyed their performance. They seemed to stand alone amongst other pop rock/art rock bands. I thought I would like to purchase their debut CD "A Certain Trigger" and I finally did so in the early autumn, not knowing what to expect. I was unsure whether I would even like the tracks.
How wrong was I?? From the moment the CD hit my player I was instantly hooked by the opening drum and guitar bars of the first track "Signal and Sign."
This anthem to changing life direction and getting motivated awoke my interest and lit the blue touchpaper for the rest of the album. Definite and direct,it sets the tone for the other twelve songs on the album.
From then on I never looked back. There isn't a dull,dud or depressing track on this album. It speeds along with the urgency of a train heading to its destination. It has a message for everyone.
Frontman Paul Smith has a distinctive rock voice. It is one that HAS to be listened to. At times it can just border on the light operatic,and there is plenty of melody there. Emotion runs high throughout his vocal delivery and as for his Geordie accent,it adds masses of charm and at times lends a dangerous edge to the words and music.
The second track "Apply Some Pressure",urges the listener to rethink,if things in life go wrong. Good advice indeed. The keyboards chorus is a very catchy one,with jangly piano chords,backup organ and a driving guitar and drum rhythm. This track was released for a second time as a single in the autumn of 2005,I feel it should have got higher than No.17 in the Top 40, but it didn't happen.
"Graffiti" is rather more obscure. There's a political slogan in there somewhere,but the gist of the song could be over most folks' heads. However,Paul's voice is as listenable as ever,returning to the recurring theme of provincial boredom and personal daring.Intriguing stuff.
The fourth track "Postcard Of A Painting",is quite a moving one.The singer is lamenting the loss of a love. Sheer exasperation at the one-sidedness of the relationship comes over and the hopelessness of the situation is evident.
I felt much sympathy for the loser in love in this song.
The next track "Going Missing" is wonderful. Ringing guitarwork accompanies the chorus and again we feel the sadness and loss exeperienced by the singer. Will he get another chance? It's looking very unlikely.
One to bring tears to the eyes,but the upside is that the chorus is immensely singable.
"I Want You To Stay". This is my joint favourite with "Once,A Glimpse". THIS ONE STRIKES A CHORD. It's bittersweet,angushed and sad. But there's not a jot of depression in this track. In fact the lines of the song send shivers down the spine. The writer of these lyrics cannot forget THIS love. She lingers on in his memory......can he let her go?

The remaining seven songs on this album are all unique,particularly "Acrobat" with its dramatic spoken word section by Paul "The sky is often used as a metaphor....."
and is theatrical and compelling. It came as a big surprise the first time I heard it,in fact,and is very moving. The listener finds himself entrapped in emotion in this song,which eventually fades. It is theatrical and compelling.

The last track on the album "Kiss You Better",jumps out off the player with a lighter pace. Quite a jolly final cut-don't get me wrong-not that the previous songs are in any way miserable.
They're far too intelligent for that.
The song ends abruptly,on a strangely satisfactory note.

Well there it is. I can't add more. If you haven't already bought "A Certain Trigger" in 2005,make sure you at least give it a listen and a chance. Its songs will steal their way into your heart and leave your ears wanting to hear more from this remarkably talented band.

I recently learnt that sales of this album had gone past Silver in 2005.

In my opinion,they should have been pure gold.
Submitted by Juliet R

One brilliant album.......2006-02-17

One of the best albums of the past few year. Maximo Park is an eceptional band. Songs such as "Apply Some Pressure", "Graffiti", "Limassol" and "Going Missing" are fantastic. Buy this album!

Average customer rating: Perfection Sensuous and poetic playing with amazing technique An eclectic collection of guitar music, wonderfully played! Great guitar CD If you like the tango or classical guitar, this is for you

Latin American Guitar Music Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Guitar Music of Argentina Guitar Music from Cuba Leo Brouwer: Guitar Music, Vol. 1 Manhã de Carnaval Tango Argentino ASIN: B0000DJEM7 Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

1. Tango
2. Waltz
3. Waltz
4. Don Agustin Bardi
5. El Choclo
6. Stella Australis
7. Milonga Del Viento
8. Milonga Oriental
9. Little Rhapsody
10. Danza In E Minor
11. Un Dia De Noviembre
12. I. Confuseta
13. II. Melancolia
14. III. Epilogo
15. Marta
16. Tango

Album Description

This recording presents a selection of some of the least and the best known exponents of twentieth century Latin-American guitar repertoire, among them the internationally renowned Argentinian composer Máximo Diego Pujol, whose Elegy for the death of a tanguero is an elegant homage to his compatriot, the father of the classical tango, Astor Piazzolla. Leo Brouwer is found in unusually lyrical mood and two of Piazzolla's most popular songs are heard in an arrangement by Colombian-born guitarist Ricardo Cobo.

Customer Reviews:

Perfection.......2006-02-05

What can I say? Every piece on this recording I love, and Ricardo plays them all to perfection. This CD is sure to get more play than most of my other CDs. If you like classical guitar check out all the Naxos label CDs, I own like 4-5 of them, and they are all excellent listening. This one I must say stands out to me, but mainly because of my preference for Latin guitar music.

Sensuous and poetic playing with amazing technique.......2004-08-17

Although I'm honestly tired of all the "Latin collection" CDs out there, this one is played by a "real" Latin and you can hear it from the first track. It is not only believable, but compelling. The poetry in Reis's two pieces (Track 2,3) is simply beautiful and Cobo's phrasing is refreshingly provocative rather than safe. This player's music is fluid, his sound silky and detailed, and his musical thinking exciting and natural. Although I have several versions of Piazzolla on guitar, these arrangements totally rock. Cobo's arrangement of "El Choclo" is dazzling, especially the last variation. Without saying more, every track on this recording is really special. Take it from a serious student of guitar and avid listener- this CD is a must-have if you like guitar.

An eclectic collection of guitar music, wonderfully played!.......2004-07-07

This is my favorite CD of Latin American guitar music. Ricardo Cobo is a Columbian guitarist currently living in Las Vegas and his playing is among the best I've heard. As the liner-notes indicate, this CD features some well-known Latin American composers as well as some who are virtually unknown. (Outside of the Cuban composer Leo Brouwer, all the composers whose music is featured on this CD are South American.)

The pieces by Manuel Pujol are particularly moving (his work in homage to Piazzolla is alone worth the price of the CD!), as are the two works by the little known composer, Dilermando Reis. Also worth mentioning is Leo Brouwer's piece 'Un Dia de Noviembre,' a beautiful modal ballad (in the natural minor 'Aeolian' mode) that sounds almost like 'new age music' but that is more interesting and subtle. I don't particularly care for the two pieces by Astor Piazzolla (the 1st and last tracks on the CD), as I don't think they fit well with the rest of the CD's music, but overall this CD has enough beautiful guitar music to warrant many listenings. Some of the slower pieces are reminiscent of the music of the brilliant Paraguayan guitarist/composer Agustin Barrios, whose music was neglected for too long but is now getting serious attention (I would recommend David Russell's recording of Barrios' music for solo guitar -- simply beautiful).

And with Naxos' extremely low prices, you really can't go wrong with Cobo's CD!

Great guitar CD.......2003-12-18

I've been waiting for this CD to come out. It was worth the wait. The pieces are familiar Latin guitar music. The playing is the best I've ever heard on any Cobo recording. His Latin soul comes through in this recording. With his superior technique he gets an amazing sound out of the guitar. The richness of this music comes through more with each listening. Buy this CD! You won't regret it.

If you like the tango or classical guitar, this is for you.......2003-12-15

I had looked forward to Cobo's release of this collection of Latin American guitar music. There are few players on the planet who can match his technique and sound (he won the prestigious Guitar Federation of America Competition in 1987), and fewer yet with such direct ties to Latin American music (he's a native of Colombia and has received that country's highest honors for accomplishment in the arts). The CD doesn't disappoint. Much of the music is familiar to guitarists, although not all from guitar renditions (Cobo has transcribed some popular tangos from piano or other mediums). Cobo's talent is apparent and consistent throughout. If you like the tango or similar music, and/or if you like to hear the classical guitar played well, you'll like this recording.

Average customer rating: Non-essential Maximo Songs To Remember Way better than this has any right to be Maximise Your Maximo

Missing Songs Maxïmo Park Manufacturer: Warp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Certain Trigger Our Earthly Pleasures Favourite Worst Nightmare News and Tributes With Love and Squalor ASIN: B000BX10VE Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

1. Ai9
2. Isolation
3. My Life In Reverse
4. Fear Of Falling
5. I Want You To Leave
6. A Year Of Doubt
7. Trial And Error
8. Stray Talk
9. Hammer Horror
10. Apply Some Pressure (Original Demo Version)
11. Graffiti (Original Demo Version)
12. Once, A Glimpse (Original Demo Version)

Amazon.com

Never let it be said that Maximo Park is in it for the money. The upstart British band could have easily cashed-in on the big buzz surrounding its spiky debut album, 2005's A Certain Trigger by releasing eight different versions of the disc using its healthy cache of rarities (you know, just like Bloc Party). Instead, the smartly dressed post-punkers have simply stuck all their b-sides/outtakes/demos on this cut-rate CD and opted to get on with their lives. But that doesn't make Missing Songs disposable. Expanding on the angular guitars, fractured dance rhythms and singer/resident comb-over revivalist Paul Smith's literary lyrics, there are moments here that make you want to punch Maximo Park in the face for leaving off their "real" album. "Fear of Falling" is one of those, offering a glimpse at what the Smiths would (hopefully) sound like if they came out in 2004 instead of 1984. The minimalist cover of John Lennon's "Isolation," is another one, reinterpreting the song much like you would expect it to be done by Joy Division. Naturally, there is quite a bit of filler too, but what did you expect? As a companion piece to A Certain Trigger, it's hard to beat. --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

After an incredibly successful World Tour, including recent sell-out shows in Australia and a UK Mercury Prize nomination, there's no denying that Maximo Park have a massive fan base now firmly set, as one of the top Indie rock bands in the world today. After huge exposure on radio via the singles 'Apply Some Pressure', 'Going Missing', 'Graffiti', 'The Night I Lost My Head' and 'The Coast Is Always Changing', the band now releases a fan-friendly CD comprising their B-sides and extra non-LP tracks recorded to date. Warp. 2005.

Album Details

Maximo Park Release a Fan-friendly CD Comprising their B-sides and Extra NON-LP Tracks Recorded to Date. All the Tracks were Previously Only Available on Mostly Limited-edition Singles, Making this a Hugely Collectable Item for the Ever Growing Maximo Park Fanbase.

Customer Reviews:

Non-essential Maximo.......2006-08-02

This is one of the those b-side collections that make you think, "They really picked the right tracks for the album." Not that these songs are terrible-- they're just lacking the extra spark of the songs that did make "A Certain Trigger." Most notable are "Fear of Falling," which sounds the closest to something that could've found a place on the album, and a fascinatingly lo-fi demo version of "Apply Some Pressure."

Songs To Remember.......2006-04-10

This album is a collection of nine tracks(B Sides and non-LP) plus three original demo versions,comprising a real patchwork quilt compilation from Maximo Park.The opening track"A19"is raw and intense, and the rest of the album is very 60s and 70s influenced. These songs from Britain's most exciting new band(some would say that was open to debate) were the blueprint for greater things.
Most of us will have heard "A Certain Trigger"by now,which many would hail as Maximo's masterpiece.This album preceeds it musically but still contains the same charm,anger,intense lyrics and musical style,without as much theatricality and drama as "Trigger" contained. Still as listenable as "Trigger" however,and with so many good tunes that it's hard to choose between them all. This album carries a raw energy,powerful hooks and that urgency which is so unique and central to Maximo's music. My favourites include "A19", the dry,humourous "Year Of Doubt" and the beautiful,acoustic,somewhat sad "Stray Talk."
If you like this band,you may already have this album in your collection. If you haven't got into their music yet,try and give this a listen. It will get your attention, and hopefully keep it. As for frontman Paul Smith,with his unique hairstyle, well-I'm a total fan! I haven't seen Maximo play live yet,but will have the pleasure later in 2006. I'm sure I won't be disappointed.

Way better than this has any right to be.......2006-02-22

EP's and b-side albums so frequently suck that I stressed about blowing hard earned cash for this, even if it was only $9. A Certain Trigger was maybe my top album of '05 so I was prepared for disappointment. While not matching the highs of ACT, there is nothing here of decidedly lower quality (save the demos, which are worthless). The production is a bit less dense and there is less of a "wall of sound" effect than on ACT which does make this sound a bit "cheaper" but this occasionally becomes a revelation like on "Stray Talk". Worth every penny.

Maximise Your Maximo .......2005-12-21

A year of impressive live performances and hot singles such as Apply Some Pressure and Graffiti have made Maximo Park's debut album A Certain Trigger a favourite for fans of the revitalised British rock movement. Frontman Paul Smith's stage presence is equal parts Ian Curtis and Ian McKellen, orating like a Shakespearean actor from a book of lyrics one minute before erupting in an angular dance aptly aping the Maximo Park sound.
With the advent of Dual Disc, tour editions and repackaged albums it seems that music fans are being suckered into buying numerous versions of their favourite albums to ensure they don't miss out on the bonus rarities. Unlike closely aligned UK group Bloc Party - who have managed to release four separate fan-screwing versions of their debut Silent Alarm this year - Maximo Park take a positive stance by offering Missing Songs as both a stand-alone disc and as a special package coupled with the staggering A Certain Trigger.
Clocking in at a little over a half hour, Missing Songs kicks off with the excellent A19 and the brief John Lennon cover Isolation, previously available as part of a Q magazine promotion. As well as the dead Beatle, XTC are also offered a tribute of sorts with the track Trial And Error, which comes close to approximating Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding's art rock sound. The acoustic Stray Talk and the Kaiser Chiefs-with-added-xylophone feel of Hammer Horror are highlights, with the gloriously tinny demos of Apply Some Pressure and Graffiti an intriguing commodity compared to the versions polished up by in-demand Brit producer Paul Epworth.
Comprising unreleased commodities and non-LP tunes from the Newcastle group, Missing Songs emerges as a worthier and more revealing album than many legitimate releases from 2005 upstarts such as Art Brut, Babyshambles and The Subways. The double-headed power of A Certain Trigger and Missing Songs prove that bringing back the comb-over is the least of Paul Smith's 2005 achievements.

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Guitar Music of Argentina Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Guitar Music of Argentina Latin American Guitar Music Guitar Music from Cuba Tango Argentino Manhã de Carnaval ASIN: B000EBEGXM Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

1. Sounds From That Day
2. Opposing Tide
3. Open Sky
4. Dona Carmen (Vals Criollo)
5. I In Confusion
6. II In Melancholy
7. III Epilogue
8. Sweet Mate
9. Hot Mate
10. Free Hour
11. Tucututa
12. El Felipe
13. I Pachamama
14. II Salamanca
15. III Coquena
16. IV Velando Al Angelito
17. Estudio No.4 'Badly Off'
18. I Allegro Preciso E Ritmico
19. II Adagio
20. III Allegro

Average customer rating: Perfect A sure thing Los Argentinos y la Guitarra Great Guitarist An Amazing Recording.....but listen to his new releases, too

Jason Vieaux Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sevilla: The Music of Isaac Albéniz Villa-Lobos: Complete Music for Solo Guitar Images of Metheny Barrios: Guitar Music, Vol. 1 Sor: Complete Guitar Music, Vol. 10 ASIN: B00000148V Release Date: 1996-12-17

Tracks:

1. Suite Del Recuerdo: Evocacion
2. Suite Del Recuerdo: Zamba
3. Suite Del Recuerdo: Chacarera
4. Suite Del Recuerdo: Carnavalito - Evocacion - Joropo
5. Cinco Preludios: #2 Preludio Triston
6. Cinco Preludios: #3 Tristango En Vos
7. Cinco Preludios: #5 Candombe En Mi
8. Preludio Y Danza: Preludio
9. Preludio Y Danza: Danza
10. Variations On A Moldavian Harp
11. Vals Op8, #3
12. Julia Florida: Barcarola
13. Vals Op8 #4
14. Choro
15. Danza Brasileira
16. Danza In E Minor
17. Misionera

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Here is a guitar disc that brings special delight. The soloist is Jason Vieaux, winner of the 1992 Guitar Foundation of America International Competition, the youngest musician in GFA history to take home the top prize (he was 19 when he did it). He is a brilliant musician, and his mastery is evident on every track of this debut disc. Audiophiles are encouraged to check this recording out as well. The instrument is magnificently present, and the dynamic and tonal gradations Vieaux achieves are registered with breathtaking immediacy; his percussive knocks to the body of the instrument have a particularly startling impact. Every nuance is captured, without undue prominence being given to artifacts like string noise. Vieaux's phenomenal talent and musicality are now a matter of record, and if this CD is any gauge we can expect him to be writing some exciting new pages in the history of the guitar. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

Perfect.......2006-12-20

Before I bought my own copy, my guitar teacher lent me his copy of this CD, it immediately became my favorite guitar recording. Vieaux's playing is technically brilliant and expressive. And I really enjoyed the selection of music on this CD. I would have to say this CD has had the largest influence on me as a musician than any other CD I have ever listened to since my first Jimi Hendrix CD (which was 16 years ago). I have at this point learned about 9 of the pieces featured on this CD, and there are still a few more I want to learn. The Variations on a Moldavian Hora is the single most impressive piece on the entire CD, and ironically it is the one piece I cannot locate the sheet music for! Other then the Moldavian Hora, the entire selection of guitar pieces are from South American composers. If you enjoy this CD, also check out Ricardo Cobo's Naxos recording "Latin American Guitar Music", which has pieces of music in similiar styles, and by some of the same composers, played with just as much skill. Come to think of it, buy all the Naxos guitar recordings! They are all great, and I plan to own them all!

A sure thing.......2006-09-17

This is, by far, my favorite "new" performer of classical guitar. On this CD, his technique is without flaw. His tone production will bring tears to your eyes. Th eproduction of the CD itself is tremendous. Buy it!

Los Argentinos y la Guitarra.......2005-10-17

Es sorprendente ver como las culturas atravez de los tiempos han acoplado la guitarra a sus diversos estilos y formas musicales, pero pocos lo han hecho tan nostalgicamente bonito
como los Argentinos. Lo que han logrado ha sido un estilo unico,
y tan de ellos como las pampas y los gauchos. Merlin, Morel y Pujol han logrado lo que pocos han hecho en la guitarra clasica, un estilo limpio, puro y nostalgico, pero es una nostalgia que no aburre, una nostalgia que inspira a recordar
verdaderamente creo que en las obras de esta grabaccion
los Argentinos han hecho la guitarra suya. En lo que
se refiere a la obra de Agustin Barrios, "El gran Paraguayo"
tiene un estilo unico, Barrios en su musica explora varios
estilos, en diferentes formas...En general, una magistral
grabaccion de obras Latinoamericanas para la guitarra.
Jason Vieaux hace un formidable trabajo, creo que este
sera unos de los grandes guitarristas del siglo XXI.

Great Guitarist.......2004-12-17

I bought this cd because it was cheap and had a few Morel pieces I was working on at the time. I had no idea who Jason Vieaux was, but I do now. The Merlin Suite is absolutely brilliant. His playing is flawless and inspiring. Great recording quality too. I look forward to hearing more from this young talent.

An Amazing Recording.....but listen to his new releases, too.......2003-11-14

Jason Vieaux, as several other reviewers of this disc have observed, is at the forefront of the next generation of classical guitarists. His musicality is never compromised by a lack of technique (since he seems not to lack anything in technique). The program performed here is very exciting, and shows Vieaux at an extremely high level, especially for someone who at the time was about 20 years old!!! While I implore everyone to acquire this recording, I also have followed Vieaux's career and seen him grow into a far more mature and accomplished player than the one heard in this recording. I highly, HIGHLY, recommend everyone to buy his recordings for the Azica label of the Ponce Guitar Sonatas and "Sevilla - the Music of Isaac Albeniz". If you were impressed with this recording, buy these two and you will experience one of the most musical performances by any classical musician on any instrument!

Average customer rating: PACKING FOR ARGENTINA An outstanding album with some surprising music

Guitar Music of Argentina Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Latin American Guitar Music Guitar Music from Cuba Guitar Music of Argentina Manhã de Carnaval Tango Argentino ASIN: B00005UO8L Release Date: 2002-03-19

Tracks:

1. Don Julian
2. Septiembre
3. Rojo Y Negro
4. Boulevard San Jorge
5. Preludio
6. Choro
7. Takirari
8. Guarania
9. Tonada
10. Vals
11. Gato Y Malambo
12. Preludio
13. Tango
14. Milonga
15. Murga
16. Candombe
17. Allegro Deciso E Molto Ritmicio
18. Andante
19. Allegro Espiritoso
20. De La Rais A La Copa
21. Chacarera Ututa
22. Del Buen Riego
23. I. Movido
24. II. Tranquilo
25. III. Tangueando
26. IV
27. V. Andando
28. I. Movido Da Capo

Album Description

This recording brings together pieces writen for the guitar by some of the most eminent contemporary composers of Argentina. These include Maximo Pujol, who was born in Buenos Aires in 1957. He has obtained numerous first prizes in composition contests at home and abroad. The guitar works of Maximo Diego Pujol have been performed and recorded throughout the world by artists of the highest caliber. Both Narciso Saul and Juan Falu are active as performing musicians in Argentina. Carols Guasttavino was born in Santa Fe in 1912. He studied in Buenos Aires and IN Europe in the years after the war. Walter Heinze is active as a teacher of guitar, as well as composing and perfomring frequently.

Customer Reviews:

PACKING FOR ARGENTINA.......2007-02-27

This recording of contemporary Guitar music of Argentina is played magnificently by Victor Villadangos. After listening to this splendid recording, I had fantasies of sitting in a café in Buenos Aires drinking strong coffee. Some of my favorites compositions on the album that I particularly loved are Hector Ayala 7 part "Serie Americana" Narsico Saul's "Boulevard San Jorge" Maximo Pujol's 5 part "Suite #1', and Carlos Guastino's "Sonata No.1" .

All in all, I loved this recording; it certainly put me in the mood to go to Argentina.

An outstanding album with some surprising music.......2004-01-26

The repertoire here ranges into more diverse styles of composition, and so presents more variety, than the recent John Williams album of music from Venezuela. All of the music here, however, is eminently engaging. Several of the composers obviously are highly aware of, and incorporate, a variety of idioms including jazz, indigenous music, and even a touch of rock and New Age--or so it seems to this listener--leading to some highly original moments. None of these twentieth century composers seems at all adverse to writing music with recognizeable (and at times even memorable) tunes--although this may make them quite unacceptable to certain "modernists." Maximo Pujol seems to have the most original voice, and shows both energy and wit in his compositions. The music by Saul comes closest to being bland, but it too has its ingenious moments. Victor Villandangos--who I had never heard of before--proves to be a fine guitarist who produces a generally full and pleasing tone and shows highly accomplished technique. A little more tonal variation on his part might have lent even more interest to the album, but it is hard to fault it in any way, especially at its bargain price. Even the sound is quite good. Along with the Villa-Lobos album by Norbert Kraft, this is one of the finest guitar albums issued by this label--and would do any full-price label proud as well.

Average customer rating: Not bad per se, but nothing innovative in the least. Mindblowingly Amazing Hooked on an underground future classic Pure Gold One brilliant album

A Certain Trigger Maxïmo Park Manufacturer: Warp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Missing Songs Our Earthly Pleasures With Love and Squalor The Back Room Employment ASIN: B0007VXZJK Release Date: 2005-05-31

Tracks:

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

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

Album 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.

Customer Reviews:

Not bad per se, but nothing innovative in the least........2007-03-10

Before you read anymore reviews, you have to know this- this is nothing new for post-punk. And when you don't get something new, for instance how this album totally steals from the fabric that the Fall were notorious for creating, you have to have something different, or more exciting, or else you just go back to the old stuff. And that's what happened with me. It's not really imaginative, the lyrics are okay at worst and okay at best. The singer is also okay, but at least he's better than the Futureheads'. In other words, you might like this album if you haven't been looking into old post-punk, but if you have ever looked into any of the influences this album draws from, then you'll get bored and go listen to something better. Which is what happened to me. Not all the post-punk revival groups are terrible, or like Park mediocre. Other good groups would be Bloc Party, Forward Russia!, and, to an extent, TV on the Radio. So, if you like them, and older outfits such as the Fall, Gang of Four, and Joy Division, and you still like this album, all the power to you. You've got more tolerance than I'll ever have.

Mindblowingly Amazing.......2006-06-17

Yes, there is a ridiculous number of post-punk bands out there today- The Futureheads, Kaiser Chiefs, etc... and while I love them all, the boys of Maximo Park have proven that they can stand out. The killer riffs and beats are only the beginning- frontman Paul Smith (in addition to proving that combovers can be sexy and making scissor kicks look effortless) writes lyrics full of wit and heartache and sings his heart out with the most conviction I've seen in a lead singer in the past few years. But anyway, to the album...

"Signal And Sign", the album's opener, is a strong beginning with a really catchy beat that sucks you in, but by the time "Apply Some Pressure" opens, the beat is downright infectious. This song is my personal favorite, not just because it is dangerously catchy- it's got everything from the singer's "fragile desperation" (as Smith put it) to the hope of starting all over again and being in love. Maximo Park have been accused of being pessimistic, but this song shows that there is real hope in the midst of all the desperation.

"Graffiti", the album's most popular single, is quintessential Maximo Park- the line "I'll do graffiti if you sing to me in French... What are we doing here if romance isn't dead?" is witty, romantic, and powerful.

"Postcard Of A Painting" is usually overlooked by listeners but it would have been prime single material. The melody bounces along and as Smith cries out "Your eyes are big when they're so close, why can't we say goodbye in public?" the conviction in his voice is amazingly powerful. This definitely has an infectious pop beat that rivals more popular singles like the previous two tracks.

"Going Missing" is one of the more depressing songs but has a melody that sticks in your head, even five days later, when you find yourself singing "This can't go on, so I should just forget it, forget it, forget it..." While the singer is only imagining his love with someone else ("Mr. Brightside"-esquely), you can feel a foreboding feeling throughout the song.

"I Want You To Stay" is my next favorite after "Apply Some Pressure". The beat for this song is very rhythmic and yet different from the other songs on the album. The lyrics paint a vivid, romantic portrait that makes you feel the pain of a lost love that the singer refuses to and can't ever forget. It's the most heartfelt, tearjerking song on the whole album, and really shows off Maximo Park's romanticism, poetry, and ability to make dangerously catchy pop songs that can be mainstream and still touch the heart.

"Limassol" has got a lot of really good keyboard and is quite poppy. It's probably the most pessimistic/angsty but with that angst comes a lot of passion. The line "Saw the lights on in your window, even though they said you'd gone" is a little stalkerish, but pretty good.

"The Coast Is Always Changing" is very direct ("I am young and I am lost"- a big theme of this album) and bittersweet. It's witty like the rest of the album but has an especially earnest quality. The keyboards are really New-Wavey and the song reminds me of the Smiths a lot.

"The Night I Lost My Head" is a little bit humorous as it's basically about meeting someone special, but being just a bit too
inebriated. Just a bit.

"Once A Glimpse" is ridiculously catchy. You can hear the bass and guitar play off each other perfectly- the whole song is brimming with energy and angst. It's definitely one that makes you want to jump around.

"Now I'm All Over The Shop" is different in that the singer is in control of the situation, and that dynamic makes it very interesting. Beginning few lines are especially catchy, and the line "I know you'll be fine now that you're not mine!" is one of my favorite lines in the whole album.

"Acrobat" is definitely different- it's spoken-word, which is often the downfall of many a well-meaning artist (just think Madonna's "American Life" rap)... yet instead of standing out as awkward it stands out as especially poignant. It also slows the album down a bit and gives you a bit of a break from all the crazy dancing you've probably been doing since you started listening... I know it isn't just me... seriously...

"Kiss You Better" races quickly and is maybe the most optimistic song on the album. Smith exits pleading "You, you're so scared, that you're just gonna let it happen!" and before you know it, it's over. In my personal experience, it ends before you can realize it and leaves you optimistic, despite the final line not exactly being full of sunshine.

As for flaws- the only flaw I see is that the album ends too soon! Maximo Park have definitely set the bar high for other bands and for themselves, but if their sophomore effort turns out half as good as "A Certain Trigger" it'll be a knockout (in a good way). Many accuse Maximo Park of being no different from other post-punk bands, even though every second of A Certain Trigger says otherwise. Many artists make catchy pop songs, others make romantic and lyrical songs, but Maximo Park is one of the few bands out there who can combine all these factors so well. Paul Smith, Lukas Wooller (keyboards), Duncan Lloyd (guitar), Archis Tiku (bass) and Tom English (drums) come together to that killer formula that makes Maximo Park soar above the rest. Long live post-punk...

Hooked on an underground future classic.......2006-05-09

The best praise I can give this album is that it has been in my car's cd player for over a month straight, and it has never grown old. These five guys just know how to write good old fashion catchy songs that will stick in your head days.
For those of you who like to categorize your music, good luck with this one. They mix mod danceability and beats with Cure style pop riffs and throw in some post punk bar chords to boot, stealing pretty much just the best parts of all of the above. The only thing that I think might throw some people is the singers voice. It is a bit quirky in its sound, and his accent is unabashed. I find both just make the album more endearing with each listen, but am not sure everyone would agree.

Pure Gold.......2006-04-15

This album first came to my notice in October 2005,when it had in fact been released earlier in May. I had seen Maximo Park on Jools Holland's "Later" and enjoyed their performance. They seemed to stand alone amongst other pop rock/art rock bands. I thought I would like to purchase their debut CD "A Certain Trigger" and I finally did so in the early autumn, not knowing what to expect. I was unsure whether I would even like the tracks.
How wrong was I?? From the moment the CD hit my player I was instantly hooked by the opening drum and guitar bars of the first track "Signal and Sign."
This anthem to changing life direction and getting motivated awoke my interest and lit the blue touchpaper for the rest of the album. Definite and direct,it sets the tone for the other twelve songs on the album.
From then on I never looked back. There isn't a dull,dud or depressing track on this album. It speeds along with the urgency of a train heading to its destination. It has a message for everyone.
Frontman Paul Smith has a distinctive rock voice. It is one that HAS to be listened to. At times it can just border on the light operatic,and there is plenty of melody there. Emotion runs high throughout his vocal delivery and as for his Geordie accent,it adds masses of charm and at times lends a dangerous edge to the words and music.
The second track "Apply Some Pressure",urges the listener to rethink,if things in life go wrong. Good advice indeed. The keyboards chorus is a very catchy one,with jangly piano chords,backup organ and a driving guitar and drum rhythm. This track was released for a second time as a single in the autumn of 2005,I feel it should have got higher than No.17 in the Top 40, but it didn't happen.
"Graffiti" is rather more obscure. There's a political slogan in there somewhere,but the gist of the song could be over most folks' heads. However,Paul's voice is as listenable as ever,returning to the recurring theme of provincial boredom and personal daring.Intriguing stuff.
The fourth track "Postcard Of A Painting",is quite a moving one.The singer is lamenting the loss of a love. Sheer exasperation at the one-sidedness of the relationship comes over and the hopelessness of the situation is evident.
I felt much sympathy for the loser in love in this song.
The next track "Going Missing" is wonderful. Ringing guitarwork accompanies the chorus and again we feel the sadness and loss exeperienced by the singer. Will he get another chance? It's looking very unlikely.
One to bring tears to the eyes,but the upside is that the chorus is immensely singable.
"I Want You To Stay". This is my joint favourite with "Once,A Glimpse". THIS ONE STRIKES A CHORD. It's bittersweet,angushed and sad. But there's not a jot of depression in this track. In fact the lines of the song send shivers down the spine. The writer of these lyrics cannot forget THIS love. She lingers on in his memory......can he let her go?

The remaining seven songs on this album are all unique,particularly "Acrobat" with its dramatic spoken word section by Paul "The sky is often used as a metaphor....."
and is theatrical and compelling. It came as a big surprise the first time I heard it,in fact,and is very moving. The listener finds himself entrapped in emotion in this song,which eventually fades. It is theatrical and compelling.

The last track on the album "Kiss You Better",jumps out off the player with a lighter pace. Quite a jolly final cut-don't get me wrong-not that the previous songs are in any way miserable.
They're far too intelligent for that.
The song ends abruptly,on a strangely satisfactory note.

Well there it is. I can't add more. If you haven't already bought "A Certain Trigger" in 2005,make sure you at least give it a listen and a chance. Its songs will steal their way into your heart and leave your ears wanting to hear more from this remarkably talented band.

I recently learnt that sales of this album had gone past Silver in 2005.

In my opinion,they should have been pure gold.
Submitted by Juliet R

One brilliant album.......2006-02-17

One of the best albums of the past few year. Maximo Park is an eceptional band. Songs such as "Apply Some Pressure", "Graffiti", "Limassol" and "Going Missing" are fantastic. Buy this album!

Average customer rating:

Books from Boxes Maxïmo Park Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000QEINUE Release Date: 2007-06-25

Tracks:

1. Books From Boxes (Radio Edit)
2. I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)(Radio 1 Live Version)
3. Unshockable (Original Demo Version)

Album Description

Second CD single pulled from their sophomore album Our Earthly Pleasures. Features 'Books From Boxes' (Edit) plus 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' (Radio One Live) plus 'Unshockable' (Original Demo Version). Domino. 2007.

Album Details

2007 Single Release from the British Rockers Lifted from their Second Album "Our Earthly Pleasures". The Title Track is Backed by a Live Version of the Proclaimers' "(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles" and a Demo Version of the LP Song "Unshockable".

Average customer rating:

Our Velocity Maxïmo Park Manufacturer: Warp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Our Earthly Pleasures Going Missing ASIN: B000MV9NT6 Release Date: 2007-05-21

Tracks:

1. Our Velocity
2. Distance Makes
3. Mary O'brien

Album Description

First CD single pulled from this most excellent Britpop band's sophomore album Our Earthly Pleasures. Features 'Our Velocity', 'Distance Makes' and 'Mary O'Brien'. Warp.

Jazz Music:

1. Merengue & Ritmo [Enhanced]
2. Mtv Unplugged
3. Naves Ardiendo Mas Alla De Orion [Import]
4. Navidad Cubana
5. Nuestras 30 Mejores Canciones [Import]
6. Nuestros Exitos Con Trio
7. Numero 1
8. Orquesta La Conspiracion [Import]
9. Piano Bar [Import]
10. Plante Bandera [Import]

Jazz Music

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