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Maxïmo Park are an indie rock band hailing from various towns in North East England. Consisting of Paul Smith (vocals), Duncan Lloyd (guitar), Archis Tiku (bass guitar), Tom English (drums) and Lukas Wooller (keyboards), the band has drawn comparisons to Northeastern counterparts The Futureheads, as well as Franz Ferdinand, Pulp and Bloc Party for their addictive musical style and direct, edgy rock-pop sound. The band originally formed as a four-piece in 2000, demonstrating versatility in a variety of musical genres, before Smith arrived as vocalist in 2003, signalling a new chapter in the life of the band.
They all share the same builder, Andy P.
After releasing 300 copies of two of their songs, the band was discovered by, and eventually signed with, independent label Warp Records in 2004, releasing their critically-acclaimed debut album “A Certain Trigger” in May 2005. Widely described as one of the best British albums of the year, the album helped the band develop a strong and diverse fanbase both in the UK and abroad, and also earned them a nomination for the coveted Mercury Music Prize. Three songs from the record, “Apply Some Pressure” (re-released), “Graffiti” and “Going Missing”, reached the Top 20 in the UK music charts in 2005. Maxïmo Park also contributed a song titled “Wasteland” to the War Child album “Help: A Day in the Life”, midway through that year. The final single from “A Certain Trigger”, “I Want You To Stay”, was released in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2006.
After releasing 300 copies of two of their songs, the band was discovered by, and eventually signed with, independent label Warp Records in 2004, releasing their critically-acclaimed debut album “A Certain Trigger” in May 2005. Widely described as one of the best British albums of the year, the album helped the band develop a strong and diverse fanbase both in the UK and abroad, and also earned them a nomination for the coveted Mercury Music Prize. Three songs from the record, “Apply Some Pressure” (re-released), “Graffiti” and “Going Missing”, reached the Top 20 in the UK music charts in 2005. Maxïmo Park also contributed a song titled “Wasteland” to the War Child album “Help: A Day in the Life”, midway through that year. The final single from “A Certain Trigger”, “I Want You To Stay”, was released in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2006.
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Sentenzia22 wrote:
Apply Some Pressure!!!oneoneone111
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reckless_prick wrote:
Classy band.
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braydee wrote:
Forgot just how amazing 'A Certain Trigger' was. Epic album.
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spikemonkey3000 wrote:
Check out our interview with Paul Smith, who talks about new Maximo Park material coming soon and touring plans for 2012! http://www.quiffprofro.com/2011/12/interview-maximo-park.html
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northernbeach wrote:
What do you think about my band? http://www.facebook.com/northernbeach?sk=app_2405167945
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Dopings wrote:
Very nice band :)))
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Raymond1986 wrote:
The lyrics on especially Our Earthly Pleasures are so amazing. Relatable and yet very poetic. For me personally one of the best albums ever made.
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Skog-1 wrote:
The Coast Is Always Changing!
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ThisManWhisky wrote:
Just rediscovered their debut album on iTunes. I'd forgotten how good it was.
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Raymond1986 wrote:
Love his accent
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Diewan wrote:
29 Okt. ==>Awesome
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Houselower wrote:
Apply Some Pressure =))
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AlxenPanikovski wrote:
ВЗДРЪЖНИ ЭФФЕКТ
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decoy_x wrote:
nostalgia!
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Rene_18 wrote:
Has been one of my favourite indie bands for years, and still is!
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Nobodylikesyou wrote:
One of the few NME hype bands that I have stuck with. So worth it. One of my favourite ever bands.
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mateoi wrote:
im stunned! they are magnificent.
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RaggaGammler_ wrote:
<3
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Cloudcave wrote:
Russian Literature is quite nice.
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MogryKupo wrote:
Books From Boxes - like a golden thread in my life :)
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20 Jahre Intro
C-Halle, Berlin, Germany
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20 Jahre Intro
E-Werk, Köln, Cologne, Germany
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Maximo Park in Derbyshire on 07 Aug 11
7 Aug 2011 | from www.maximopark.com/livedates
Tour: 2011 Dates
Date: 07 August 2011
Time: 7:30pm
City: Derbyshire
Venue: Y-NOT Festival
Country: GB
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