Maximo Park - Charity Gig @ the Forum: See post #191

[TheoGB]

Man, this sounds FANTASTIC. :D Love it.

Edit: See Danger Mouse's post below for the video to hear it.

So far as I can tell this is a legit way to hear it: you can only stream and they have a thing in their 'about' section with links to the iTunes store? Apologies if it's against the forum rules.

Anyway, great song. Just use the flash player to preview it.

[DM]

http://www.myspace.com/maximopark

Track is def legit here as well.

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[GregB]

My tickets for the Ritz gig arroved yesterday. Ace.

[Lorne.t]

Unfortunatly the hype machine is against T and C's as it's a site that collects all the mp3's from blogs daily, linking to them where you can download the track.

[DM]

Unfortunatly the hype machine is against T and C's as it's a site that collects all the mp3's from blogs daily, linking to them where you can download the track.

:thumbs:

[Lorne.t]

Remove it from your favourites now!

[TheoGB]

Unfortunatly the hype machine is against T and C's as it's a site that collects all the mp3's from blogs daily, linking to them where you can download the track.

How silly: I assumed they had removed download links. Strange they get away with it. Guess I'll edit the post: people can listen from the video.

[DM]

It's on their myspace site as well if the video's a BW drain. :)

Sounds like 3 or 4 different songs this, I really like it.

[TheoGB]

Remove it from your favourites now!

Well I certainly won't be doing that!

This is now definitely going to be one of my album purchases in April. :thumbs:

[GProject]

Really looking forward to giving the new album a listen. Been listing to 'A Certain Trigger' again recently so this is perfect timing!

[Questor]

Great band, and this sounds ace - really looking forward to the album.
I've been introducing them to everyone I see over here, they seem to eb going down pretty well! :)

[Kirs-tea]

The single is great and I'm Looking forward to the album, lots! Can't wait to hear the tracks live too! :thumbs:

[The Bear]

This single is fan-bloody-tastic. Absolutely awesome.

Can't wait for the album.

[The Bear]

Just seen this on the official site too:

Maximo Park are featured extensively on this week's Culture Show this Saturday (3rd March) at 7.15pm.

The programme will include a fascinating documentary filmed last year during the recording of Our Earthly Pleasures, as well as a studio interview and acoustic performance of Books From Boxes, taken from the forthcoming album.

Definitely not to be missed!

The Culture Show airs at 7.15pm on BBC 2.

Also, an extract from an interview with Drowned In Sound:

DiS: Something that’s really apparent after just a couple of listens to Our Earthly Pleasures is that almost all of the songs could be plucked and used as a single. There’s a real consistency of quality throughout…

Paul: It’s an interesting thing, because it is quite arbitrary: you could pick any of the songs and they all have an element of ‘the new’ to them. I look down the tracks and wonder why certain songs like ‘Our Velocity’ stood out in the first place.

http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/1651168

Looking forward to it even more now, if that's at all possible!

[TheoGB]

Spin have a free download:
http://www.spin.com/mp3/2007/02/070228_maximopark/

It's not as good as Our Velocity but it's pretty good.

[DM]

Cheers Theo

[mrwriter]

Our Velocity keeps on getting better every time you hear it, and considering it sounded class on first listen you have to say it's ******* brilliant :D

[GK]

Brilliant. They wee all over their alleged peers from a great height. I knew this lot would bloom.

[GProject]

Spin have a free download:
http://www.spin.com/mp3/2007/02/070228_maximopark/

It's not as good as Our Velocity but it's pretty good.
Nice one Theo, I'm dying to here the rest of this album!

[NicolaUK]

They played about half the album at the NME show last week, was :thumbs:

[The Bear]

They have a new podcast up on their website which will show interviews and bits of unrecorded music.

The first is Paul Smith talking over the Our Velocity video about the song.

[wozwebs]

Got that Podcast - pretty good.

Anyway, have been listening to the new album today on the iPod, well impressed on first listen. Wasn't a huge fan of the last album although the singles were great. Top stuff this one.

[NicolaUK]

It's fantastic, as expected :thumbs:

[spida1998]

Has the whole album leaked now or something?

[wozwebs]

;)

[The Bear]

Has the whole album leaked now or something?It might have.....:suspect:

[spida1998]

It might have.....:suspect:
:clap:

[LouBarlow]

Interesting - I can hear a lot of The Proclaimers in there.

[GregB]

Any beards though?

[LouBarlow]

1/5 of the band I believe.

kinda like it on first listen - love the way they don't seem to structure their songs conventionally and they don't hang around either.

Bit samey, but not in the bad Bloc Party way - repeated listens will actually reward rather than annoy, in this case.

[GregB]

This might be one of the rare albums I acquire early as I'll be in the US when it comes out so I'd like to have it to listen to on the plane.

[HaloMan]

My initial impression, after two listens, is that it's rather "meh" and forgettable. I liked A Certain Trigger a lot though, and maybe it needs some time to sink in.

[The Bear]

A little underwhelmed on one or two of the tracks which seem slightly formulaic for such a usually unstructured and musically dynamic band.

There are a lot of very good tracks though and I'm sure they'll all grow on me with a few more listens.

[FlangeMonkey]

I'm enjoying this so far - Tracks 3 and 8 are standouts for me - the rest can sometimes sound a little samey - but they're still inventive enough to differentiate themselves from other dull bands of the moment that it's a pretty welcome album...

[Cha]

I haven't heard Our Earthly Pleasures, but going on some of the verdicts I've seen on it, as well as my own verdict of A Certain Trigger, I think Maximo Park are very much a 'singles band' for now. At least as far as I'm concerned. Some great tracks and some right old crud.

[spida1998]

On first listen, new album is good, probably a grower.

And almost certainly going to sound better live. Roll on April!

[LouBarlow]

Well I like it a lot I have to say - not going to set the world alight, but as innovative as these sort of bands get, which is saying a lot.

Still think it sounds like the Proclaimer brothers fronting XTC but that's no bad a thing.

[The Bear]

Really loving 'Your Urge' at the minute. Best one on there apart from the single for me.

[GProject]

I'm really jealous of you all - being stuck on the university network prohibits me from partaking in these new audio offerings prior to release. Will just have to keep listening to Our Velocity and Your Urge for now.

[The Bear]

I'm absolutely loving this album now. Has immense replay and grower capabilities. The songs really benefit from repeated listenings as you become more familiar with them and then before you know it they're in your head and really stick with you.

Originally I thought too many songs didn't sound like Maximo Park but they do imprint their sound in not so obvious ways. Not as raw sounding or immediate as A Certain Trigger but it has it's own unique charm as is usual for this band.

I can easily see 5 or more singles off this too.

Oh and does anyone think 'By The Monument' (especially the verses) sounds like a Morrissey song?!! :nuts:

[NicolaUK]

USA tour pre-sale now on

http://www.maximopark.com/news/index.php?int_news_id=44

I've booked NYC tickets :D

[GregB]

Well I;m not going to be going the Manchester gig now as I'll be seeing Goldblade in Knaresborough instead. Does anyone here want them? I'll stick them on Scarletmist if not.

[vsehijpal]

Well I;m not going to be going the Manchester gig now as I'll be seeing Goldblade in Knaresborough instead. Does anyone here want them? I'll stick them on Scarletmist if not.

Heya GregB, the Manchester gig is that on 26th April (already have tickets but need a spare for a friend). If so I'll take it- face value for them was £15(?)

[GregB]

Heya GregB, the Manchester gig is that on 26th April (already have tickets but need a spare for a friend). If so I'll take it- face value for them was £15(?)

I;ve got two and really want to sell them as a pair. I will sell them at face value + the fees I paid and postage. I haven;t got them here but will double check the exact cost at home later

[vsehijpal]

GregB I'll take the pair, email me to let me know how much you paid (assume it'll be round about the same as I did for the other pair I have).

Cheers
Vin

PS Bank transfer ok?

[carlmcg]

Books from Boxes is as good as anything MP have done so far, tip top!

[GregB]

GregB I'll take the pair, email me to let me know how much you paid (assume it'll be round about the same as I did for the other pair I have).

Cheers
Vin

PS Bank transfer ok?

:thumbs:

YGM

[Nathan-Wind]

Leeds band Wild Beasts are supporting them on the upcoming London dates. Get there early they are amazing.

[DM]

Books From Boxes does something a bit special with the old drum kick when it comes back in. Anyone noticed this, it's stonking on 'phones.

Oh, it sounds like some Marr guitars as well.

[Nathan-Wind]

I got the new album in the post yesterday. Its bloody brilliant, wish i'd taken those tickets off you GregB!

[GregB]

I got the new album in the post yesterday. Its bloody brilliant, wish i'd taken those tickets off you GregB!


Sorry mate but I imagine you wil lbe able to get yourslef into the Leeds Uni gig. If not the manchester ones are only going for about £20ish on ebay so i reckon they'll come down to about face value by the time of the gig

[NicolaUK]

I got the new album in the post yesterday. Its bloody brilliant, wish i'd taken those tickets off you GregB!

Beg, borrow or steal to see them :thumbs:

:suspect: Maybe our taste isn't that different after all :p

[Nathan-Wind]

Haha! I've been a fan of Maximo Park since I saw them support LCD Soundsystem at The Cockpit, I think its the only band we have in common. :thumbs:

[LouBarlow]

I think this is a really solid, solid record.

I have to be in the right mood, but it really does teach a few bands how it should be done.

*cough* Kaisers *cough*

[LouBarlow]

Though I have to say, wtf is it with bands wanting to teach us maths in their songs? Yes I know 5x5=25 FFS!

See the Bloc Party debut for more attempts at pumping mathematics at us via song :|

[Mr Majestik]

At least they got it right.

Radiohead claim to be brainy but the think 2+2 = 5.

There not going to save the world with maths like that.

[LouBarlow]

I blame Thom's wonky eye

[GK]

I think this is a really solid, solid record.

I have to be in the right mood, but it really does teach a few bands how it should be done.

*cough* Kaisers *cough*

You found the words i was searcing for. Full of drama and smart musicality. I've played it in the car all week and can't put it down. It's like a brother to The Long Blondes album. (Really love the way the riff/band locks in about 2 minutes into 'Your Urge.)

Great album - an unexpected delight and surprise.

[LouBarlow]

I was listening to it today and thinking to myself 'hmmmm the first 3 tracks are just great' but then I looked down a bit later and thought, 'damn I am on the last track here, and there is not a duffer to be heard'.

Very impressive - hope it sells a ton as it deserves to.

[NicolaUK]

My 'Our Velocity' singles have just shipped :D

[Nathan-Wind]

I've listened to the album a bunch and it still holds up. Its much better than the new Kaisers album. This should really push them up the ladder. I'm hoping they play Lollapalooza as I miss them in a small venue in Chicago by a few days.

[GregB]

I really think I need to get hold of this early so I can stick it on my iriver for my holiday. Am seriously thinking of trying to get Leeds uni tickets now

[LouBarlow]

Nobody told me Art Brut were supporting on the upcoming tour :cry:

Tickets all gone?

[DM]

On each venue? Drat, would have made a major effort for tickets!

[Steve Parkinson]

Nobody told me Art Brut were supporting on the upcoming tour :cry:

Tickets all gone?
I know. That made me pretty sad.

"I think about the three of us. I wonder how we tessellate." Nice work lads :lol:

[LouBarlow]

Going for stupid money on Ebay too - one pair at like £78 or something I noticed...

[Johnny Vodka]

I must be missing something because I had a promo of the new album and, after giving it a few chances, off-loaded it onto another CD Times reviewer. :thinking:

[LouBarlow]

Yes you are missing something.

[Johnny Vodka]

Cheers. ;)

[DM]

I must be missing something because I had a promo of the new album and, after giving it a few chances, off-loaded it onto another CD Times reviewer. :thinking:

Did you review it?

[LouBarlow]

It is obvious that you don't like guitar-bands JV, so why you feel the need to enter each thread discussing said bands, and say you don't like guitar bands is beyond me :nuts:

Electronica has it's place, but there is as much ***** in that genre too.

[GregB]

Going for stupid money on Ebay too - one pair at like £78 or something I noticed...


When i sold my tickets to the Manchester show on this thread a pair for the same show could be had on Ebay on ebay for around £45. I'd just keep an eye on Scarlet Mist and the forums on their own site.

[GregB]

If anyone has a promo they don't want then I'd be happy to take it off your hands :)

[Johnny Vodka]

Did you review it?

Nope. Someone else will.

[Johnny Vodka]

It is obvious that you don't like guitar-bands JV, so why you feel the need to enter each thread discussing said bands, and say you don't like guitar bands is beyond me :nuts:


My fave two albums right now are the new Arcade Fire and "Folk Off", a compilation of new folk music. ;)

I just couldn't hear anything in the MP album that was particularly exciting or different.

[LouBarlow]

Arcade Fire are not a guitar band....and.....I didn't like it :D

Good beard-work though.

I'm not pretending that MP are anything innovative (me hankering after a ticket was as much to do with Art Brut as anything) but it's a great record for 2 reasons:

1) Songs with more hooks than a New Order lookalike convention
2) A singer who sings in a regional dialect - that is always a winner.

In fairness we all have different tastes, and I often find myself thinking 'what the ****?' after checking out records you like, but I tend to keep quiet about it - synthesisers don't give me a hard-on just for being there...well maybe when I was 13 :D

[Johnny Vodka]

Arcade Fire are not a guitar band....and.....I didn't like it :D

Good beard-work though.

I'm not pretending that MP are anything innovative (me hankering after a ticket was as much to do with Art Brut as anything) but it's a great record for 2 reasons:

1) Songs with more hooks than a New Order lookalike convention
2) A singer who sings in a regional dialect - that is always a winner.

In fairness we all have different tastes, and I often find myself thinking 'what the ****?' after checking out records you like, but I tend to keep quiet about it - synthesisers don't give me a hard-on just for being there...well maybe when I was 13 :D

Synthesisers obviously give MP a hard on then because they have one all over the new single. :thinking: ;)

What kind of band are Arcade Fire, if not a guitar one? Okay, they employ more than 'just' guitars, but they're still pretty much a guitar band. (And the record has loads of hooks too.)

[LouBarlow]

I don't mean to offend you JV, but you always strike me as the sort who has a preference for the 'fashion' of music, which is fair enough.

It is ok to like popular music if you like it - don't let your preconceptions talk you out of it ;)

[DM]

Why didn't you review it, because you didn't like it?

[Johnny Vodka]

Thou Shalt not stop liking a band just because they become popular. ;)

I always thought MP were actually quite fashionable? :thinking:

[jaminb]

I heard this a few days ago, and also don't quite get the fuss about them. Admittedly I hate the libertines and their spin offs, kaiser chiefs and razorlight, find bloc party/the rakes and the fratellis pretty average, so perhaps it's not really my genre. It's just standard listenable indie rock, which has to be done so well now to make it interesting and I just don't think they pull it off. Unlike IMO the guillemots, raconteurs, the strokes who are all bands in that genre I like

[Johnny Vodka]

Why didn't you review it, because you didn't like it?

If I get something in I'm not that fussed about, I'll usually see if anyone else fancies doing it. Gives the record a chance of a good review & it means I save time. Pretty standard practice, I think. Anyway, as I said in my first post in this thread, it could be I just miss the point of Maximo Park...

[LouBarlow]

I heard this a few days ago, and also don't quite get the fuss about them. Admittedly I hate the libertines and their spin offs, kaiser chiefs and razorlight, find bloc party/the rakes and the fratellis pretty average, so perhaps it's not really my genre. It's just standard listenable indie rock, which has to be done so well now to make it interesting and I just don't think they pull it off. Unlike IMO the guillemots, raconteurs, the strokes who are all bands in that genre I like

They fall into exactly that genre you mention, but this record is how to do it properly rather than the dull antics of the other acts you discussed.

It's also worth noting that it takes a good few listens to appreciate.

[jaminb]

maybe I'll try it again, it's certainly not as bad IMO as those first groups I mentioned, but still in with the rakes/fratellis for me rather than the latter decent bands

[Kirs-tea]

I think what stands out is that Maximo Park are a brilliant live band :notworthy and once you've seen them live their music sounds even better on record :)

[NicolaUK]

I think what stands out is that Maximo Park are a brilliant live band :notworthy

And so very humble :D

[Mr Majestik]

still in with the rakes/fratellis for me rather than the latter decent bands

God there a million times better than that lot.

For me i like them because they sound old skool indie (pre Libertintines when some British bands were good.) and they can knock out some cracking tunes.

[Kirs-tea]

For me i like them because they sound old skool indie (pre Libertintines when some British bands were good.) and they can knock out some cracking tunes.

:thumbs: I'd agree with that!

[Johnny Vodka]

What old skool indie do they sound like then?

Menswear? ;)

[DM]

Inspirals and Pulp. Menswear aren't old school. :wave:

[NicolaUK]

God there a million times better than that lot.

I wasn't going to give him the luxury of a response on that :D

What old skool indie do they sound like then?

Menswear? ;)

That'll be the new Kaiser's album.

[Fever Dawg]

Inspirals


Without Clint Boon

[DM]

Without Clint Boon

Without keyboards? ;)

[NicolaUK]

I'd quite happily stick them in with Pulp and The Smiths if we were talking about indie credibility stakes :thumbs:

Wouldn't say they sound like anyone else.

[DM]

I'd quite happily stick them in with Pulp and The Smiths if we were talking about indie credibility stakes :thumbs:

Wouldn't say they sound like anyone else.

:thumbs: Smiths, of course!

[Johnny Vodka]

Inspirals and Pulp. Menswear aren't old school. :wave:

You think so? I actually like the Inspirals and Pulp. The Inspirals had a defining sound with the keyboards, Pulp (at the best part of their career: His 'n' Hers for me) had that cheap sound, a sleazy feel and Jarvis' vocals... Maximo Park don't seem to have anything like that.

[DM]

Even now the likes of Maximo Park and the Kaiser Chiefs have cited us as being influences on their career, which I have to say fills me with pride.

Straight from Tom Hingley

http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/895684

[LouBarlow]

I've told you who they sound like - XTC fronted by the Proclaimers - you know

It is still a record I have to be in the right mood for, for some reason - not sure what that mood is, which doesn't help...but I'm listening now and it's not touching me as much for some reason.

[Johnny Vodka]

Straight from Tom Hingley

http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/895684

Yeah, but I'm sure Busted probably cited Nirvana as an influence. ;) Doesn't mean they come near the quality.

[Johnny Vodka]

I've told you who they sound like - XTC fronted by the Proclaimers - you know


If they sounded like The Proclaimers they'd be good... :suspect:

[jaminb]

I'm really gonna have to persist with it then, with the smiths and pulp being in my top ten of all time.

Still not getting it though...

[DM]

Yeah, but I'm sure Busted probably cited Nirvana as an influence. ;) Doesn't mean they come near the quality.

Maximo do not = Busted

Inspirals do not even get to sniff nirvana's skid marks. If anything I prefer the output from the Geordies.

[Johnny Vodka]

I'd probably prefer to listen to the Inspirals now over Nirvana, but that's probably beside the point.

[Mr Majestik]

Never liked the Inspirals. But Clint Boon's a damn nice fella the few times i've met him.

Anyway after that namedrop...


I've got to agree that musicaly Maximo park arn't exactly breaking new ground but they do have that 'x' factor that raises them from the pack.

[gravesend46]

Admittedly I hate the libertines and their spin offs, kaiser chiefs and razorlight, find bloc party/the rakes and the fratellis pretty average, so perhaps it's not really my genre.


I'm kinda split down the middle here. Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight, Fratellis... dull as ditchwater.

Bloc Party, Rakes, Maximo Park... do what they do well.

[The Bear]

I quite like the Rakes new album, and all those bands have their own merits and bad points.

I can honestly say that Maximo Park are my favourite band since the Smiths. I like every single song that they've done, even the 'Missing Songs' b-sides and this album doesn't disappoint in that regard either. Every song's a winner.

[Herbal]

Anyone listen to 500 miles on Radio1 today, thought it was very good and nothing like the original.

[The Bear]

I heard about it but not checked it out yet.

[GProject]

Okay, so I've finally heard this album all the way through for the first time today and I've got to say that I'm loving it. I mean, I was hoping it would be good after I heard My Velocity, but it's managed to live up to my expectations of the band after A Certain Trigger (an album which I still regularly listen to).

I've been through the album three times now and there's not a bit of it I think is significantly weaker than the rest - in terms of replay value, that's a really good thing.

[NicolaUK]

They certainly didn't suffer from difficult 2nd album syndrome.

[Questor]

I'm REALLY REALLY liking this - as has been said earlier, there's not really a poor track on the album, and the whole thing sounds more rounded than "A Certain Trigger", and that was a great album!

Think my favourite is "Books From Boxes", but it was a close thing

[DM]

The last 35 seconds for some reason i'm really liking, is that Paul's vocals?. I thought Books From Boxes was my favourite, now it's

1- Our Velocity
2- Parisian Skies
3- Books From Boxes

[NicolaUK]

Has to be Unshockable for me :thumbs:

Looks like we'll get a Missing Songs V2 for Christmas :thumbs:

[ohood]

Listening through this for the first time right now. Definitely no signs of a dip in quality from their first album. 'Our Velocity' is just fantastic (my fave track at the moment.) Can't wait to see them live next month. :)

[The Bear]

Looks like we'll get a Missing Songs V2 for Christmas :thumbs:
Where have you heard this??

If true, get in there!! :clap:

[NicolaUK]

I've read between the lines on the latest email

There may be a big winter gift coming your way...


Seems plausible :)

[HaloMan]

They certainly didn't suffer from difficult 2nd album syndrome.
I disagree. It's okay, but it really does sound like a "difficult 2nd album" where they're not sure what to do and some up with a dozen quite similar sounding songs as they've ran out of ideas.

It's not a bad album, but it's not up to the standard of their debut. Doesn't stop Our Velocity from being a great song though...

[The Bear]

I too thought they were very similar songs at first, but this really is a record that rewards you on repeat listens. Even Paul Smith said they tried to make a record that got better with more listens - and they succeeded.

Stuff like Parisian Skies, Fortnight's Time and Nosebleed were instantly forgettable when I first listened to it but they are firm favourites of mine now.

[NicolaUK]

but it really does sound like a "difficult 2nd album" where they're not sure what to do and some up with a dozen quite similar sounding songs as they've ran out of ideas.

I don't think there's anything samey about MP, we're going to have to agree to disagree :D

I think they're quite possibly the best current British indie offering when you consider the full package, great on record, fantastic live and incredibly humble with it :thumbs:

[GProject]

If there's one song I can't get out of my head at the moment it's 'By The Monument' which is currently my favourite of the tracks I hadn't heard before listening to the album as a whole.

[carlmcg]

I've read between the lines on the latest email



Seems plausible :)

In context, this was relating to people being unable to get tickets to ticket for upcoming gigs:

Before that, we are off on a European jaunt that encompasses a number of countries. Its great that all the shows sold out so quickly, but we're aware that loads of people couldn't get tickets so we will be putting on more shows towards the end of the year. We still have a few tricks up our collective sleeve, including festival appearances and our wily management team will work with Warp to find ways of offering free tickets.
There may be a big winter gift coming your way...
We'll keep you posted.

[DM]

If anyone missed it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYF8jZRjqls

Books From Boxes acoustic

[GProject]

I did miss it - so thank you.

[Kirs-tea]

Loving this album! I don't know why it's had such negative reviews!!!!

[johnson293]

I've just got the Album (Earthly Pleasures) after getting hooked on 'Our Velocity' since hearing it radio/tv.

Its a cracking album, and one of the few I can listen to right through without skipping tracks.

Good to see fellow Geordies knocking out some decent tunes! :notworthy

MJ :thumbs:

[ed_mcl]

Except none of them are actually Geordies.

[Kirs-tea]

Except none of them are actually Geordies.

I'm sure they are :thinking: .... Well Paul Smith certainly is

[Johnny Vodka]

Good to see fellow Geordies knocking out some decent tunes! :notworthy:

Yeah, enough about Gazza and his "Fog on the Tyne", though..

[ed_mcl]

I'm sure they are :thinking: .... Well Paul Smith certainly is

A Geordie from Billingham; that's a first. :D

[johnson293]

Alright, 'honourary Geordies' then - the 'band' is from Newcastle. :razz:

MJ :p

[The Bear]

I shall be trying to get some tickets off eBay for next Wednesday at Nottingham Rock City.

Can't wait - hopefully!

[GProject]

I don't know why it's had such negative reviews!!!!
Has it? I've actually read nothing about it in terms of reviews, but I'd be interested as to what people don't like about this album.

[AndrewP]

Alright, 'honourary Geordies' then - the 'band' is from Newcastle. :razz:

MJ :p

Strange accent they sing in though.

[DM]

Most people who aren't from the NE would class the lead singer as having a geordie accent. Next you'll be telling us the Futureheads aren't Mackems. ;)

[ed_mcl]

Most people who aren't from the NE would class the lead singer as having a geordie accent. Next you'll be telling us the Futureheads aren't Mackems. ;)

Maybe, but those that are from the NE can probably tell the difference.

[DM]

Maybe, but those that are from the NE can probably tell the difference.

Yep, that was my point. ;)

[ed_mcl]

Yep, that was my point. ;);) ;) ;)

[The Bear]

Well I saw these Wed night at Nottingham and they were fantastic! So full of energy, so tight, and the crowd were well up for it - At the end of Apply Some Pressure the applause lasted a full minute and a half ending in chants of 'Maximo, Maximo' before Paul Smith had to cut in!! Superb.

Art Brut were decent. Not really into them, but the lead singer is quite an amusing fella, even if he did take to stage in his socks with a big spud in them!!

[The Bear]

Has anyone heard the Maximo Park song called 'Wasteland'?

It's on the 2005 Help! A Day In The Life charity album and I heard it for the first time yesterday. Blinding song! Really upbeat and sounds like it should be on one of the albums. It's my new favourite song at the minute.

[Kirs-tea]

Has anyone heard the Maximo Park song called 'Wasteland'?

It's on the 2005 Help! A Day In The Life charity album and I heard it for the first time yesterday. Blinding song! Really upbeat and sounds like it should be on one of the albums. It's my new favourite song at the minute.

Yep, I've got that album. It's probably the best track on it :thumbs:

[RPG]

Just got back from seeing them at Liverpool Uni, Great gig ruined by the idiots who go and see them...

Just can't be arsed with gig going now, its turned into a freeforall in the last year or so.

But, did meet Alex Turner from the Arctics in the bar and had a chat with him and Eddy Argos.

[The Bear]

In the latset newsletter, Lukas (keyboard player) gave Nottingham a mention!

Thank you for everyone who has jumped, screamed and waved along with our music this week. And although we try not to show favouritism Nottingham Rock City will have to go down as one of the most passionate crowds we've ever played for.

[carlmcg]

Just got back from seeing them at Liverpool Uni, Great gig ruined by the idiots who go and see them...

Just can't be arsed with gig going now, its turned into a freeforall in the last year or so.

But, did meet Alex Turner from the Arctics in the bar and had a chat with him and Eddy Argos.

Are you REALLY SURE? Arctic Monkeys are in the US at the mo :brickwall

[DM]

Are you REALLY SURE? Arctic Monkeys are in the US at the mo :brickwall


:notworthy Busted.

[LouBarlow]

Busted :|
McFly :notworthy

[Lorne.t]

Arctic Monkeys played Coachella last night.
Didn't realise Concorde was still around!!

[Johnny Vodka]

Arctic Monkeys don't exactly look distinctive, do they? Could have been any old chav... ;) :p

[RPG]

He was proclaiming to be Alex anyway, and creaming free beer out the barstaff from it! :p He did look awfully like him, and even had a squeaky Sheffield accent. Oh-hum!

Tell tha sumat for nowt, there'll be a lot of Myspace photos lots of lasses and a now unknown bloke claiming to be AT :lol:

[DM]

Eddy Argos was drawn in as well or was he a fake also.

[RPG]

No, he was real thing... as far as I could tell.. :lol:

[DM]

Cool, Direct hit is great, a musical leap! ;)

[carlmcg]

Top of the Pops!

[Stevie G]

If anyone is interested, I've got a spare ticket for Maximo Park for tomorrow night at Astoria (Thursday). One of my mates has dropped out so we're trying to shift it before had to save standing outside. I just want £19 for it - basically face value plus booking fees. My mate has put it on Gumtree but I thought I'd mention it on here in case anyone wants it.

You'll have to let me know as soon as possible, and you'll have to meet me outside at around 6.45.

Sorry if I wasn't supposed to mention this on here, but I'm not trying to make money, just cover the cost of the ticket! Cheers!

Edit: S'ok, found someone on Gumtree ;)

[Kirs-tea]

Can't wait to see them at the Kentish Town Forum this Saturday!!!! :) :clap:

[NicolaUK]

Can't wait to see them at the Kentish Town Forum this Saturday!!!! :) :clap:

I had to cancel my tickets for Saturday, had forgotten I wouldn't be in the country :lol:

Have to wait till July to see them in New York now :(

[DM]

That sounds awful for you :(

[NicolaUK]

That sounds awful for you :(

I know where I'd rather be on Saturday!

[Nathan-Wind]

I'm going on Saturday too! I'd have bought you a drink Nicola. Everyone should get there early the supports are brilliant Long Blondes and the reason i'm going Leeds' Wild Beasts they are amazing. Their manager has invited me along to review it.

[Stevie G]

Just seen them at Astoria, but they were on reet early! 8.45! We didn't get in til 8.55 and they were already on! Excellent tho! Had a few beers before we fought our way to mosh central, and ended up sweating like a rusty fairy one in a sauna! Had to buy a T shirt to stop scary girlies off! |Ace gig! And finished early enouvh to get some more beers in at a local, and a chicken keebeb after the train home! :) Glad I haven't got work, Tamara!

[DM]

I know where I'd rather be on Saturday!
I meant NY! ;)

[NicolaUK]

I meant NY! ;)

It's certainly my most expensive gig ever!

[Monkey3000]

saw them in astoria last night as well, brilliant gig. when is the astoria getting knocked down, as i think it may well fall down before then.

[ohood]

Brilliant gig last night. The roof nearly came off when they played 'Apply Some Pressure' and 'Our Velocity.' I don't know where they get their energy from... :)

The Long Blondes were OK and Wild Beasts were interesting too.

Got a 'Ignorance Isn't Bliss' tee, lovely. :)

[carlmcg]

Has anyone bought any Maximo Y-fronts?

PS Books from Boxes is the next single.

[ohood]

Has anyone bought any Maximo Y-fronts?

PS Books from Boxes is the next single.
No, but I think my OH almost did for me... that or the train ticket wallet thing.

'Books...' is certainly the next single. Great choice too. :)

[Nathan-Wind]

Last night was AWESOME just plain brilliant. Went out with the bands after and drove back with Wild Beasts today. I'm exhausted.:)

[GProject]

PS Books from Boxes is the next single.
Cool, good choice. I hope 'By The Monument' is on its way.

[Kirs-tea]

Kentish Town Forum, Saturday night - Absolutely brilliant!:notworthy I was upstairs and the floor was literally shaking!!!!:D

'Apply Some Pressure' , 'Going Missing' and 'Our Velocity' definite highlights for me!!!:thumbs:

[stillill]

Was at the Forum too. Just, what? Don't understand it at all. They're very professional and all, but it was like watching a DVD of a live gig. Absolutely no edgieness, how come kids are buying this?

[Nathan-Wind]

I don't get that at all, they were my least favourite band on the bill but I think they are very exciting to watch live.

[ohood]

Absolutely no edgieness, how come kids are buying this?
Which band are you referring to?
and...
Exactly how edgy are a band supposed to be on stage?

- Maximo Park were excellent and exhausting as usual.
- The Long Blondes were trying a bit too hard but OK.
- Wild Beasts did well for what seemed to be amongst their first 'big gigs'.

[Nathan-Wind]

- Maximo Park were excellent and exhausting as usual.


Completely agree.


- The Long Blondes were trying a bit too hard but OK.


You think? I thought they were great and can’t see how that comment is valid for anyone but Kate (singer) and she is always like that.


- Wild Beasts did well for what seemed to be amongst their first 'big gigs'.

Haha good spot, it was their biggest gig so far but they have been asked to support Maximo again and the Kaiser Chiefs have requested their addition to the Wireless festival bill.

[ohood]

You think? I thought they were great and can’t see how that comment is valid for anyone but Kate (singer) and she is always like that...I guess I need to listen to their album a bit more, I've got it but I've hardly played it. It makes a big difference if you know the songs. :)
... Haha good spot, it was their biggest gig so far but they have been asked to support Maximo again and the Kaiser Chiefs have requested their addition to the Wireless festival bill.
Good for them. :)

[Kirs-tea]

They're very professional and all, but it was like watching a DVD of a live gig.

:oh-hum: :cuckoo:

[The Bear]

I wish they had the Long Blondes on when I saw them at Nottingham. Nothing against Art Brut but they didn't really enhance the evening for me.

[stillill]

Just, there wasn't any surprises. They do what they say on the tin. If that's enough for people, then great. Didn't feel like an event. Just saying.

Feel free to add another smiley or something, beats typing.

[spida1998]

Just, there wasn't any surprises. They do what they say on the tin. If that's enough for people, then great. Didn't feel like an event. Just saying.

Feel free to add another smiley or something, beats typing.

I can kind of understand the no surprises thing - the setlist is pretty familiar now, perhaps they could mix it up with a couple of covers or something? That was my only negative comment after the Manchester gig, which I otherwise really enjoyed.

[The Bear]

I think they could mix it up with some B-Sides off Missing Songs, but then again they've just released a new album and that's what they are touring to promote. They included plenty from the first album as well, and I went away a happy bunny.

[johnson293]

Hoping that I might get to see Maximo Park live soon.

They are playing part of the Orange Evolution (http://www.evolutionfestival.co.uk/) Music festival at Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside on Bank Holiday Monday.

[NicolaUK]

I see they've been added to the support for The Police at Twickenham :D

[spida1998]

Another UK tour announced, some bigger venues on this one, especially the Newcastle Arena show at the end.

OCTOBER
2 Glasgow Barrowlands
3 Dundee Caird Hall
5 Doncaster Dome
6 Manchester Apollo
7 Cambridge Corn Exchange
8 Portsmouth Guildhall
10 Wolverhampton Civic Hall
11 London Brixton Academy
12 London Brixton Academy

DECEMBER
15 Newcastle Metro Radio Arena

http://www.clickmusic.com/articles/4427.html

[GregB]

Pre-sale will be on Thursday. I'll post the links nearer the time. Sadly it's with Seetickets so I'll be waiting for the general sale as Ticketmaster always have the best seats for Manchester Apollo.

[GregB]

Here is the pre-sale link as promised

http://www.seetickets.com/gat/event.asp?showname=maximo%20park&e|promoter=372&resultsperpage=20&filler1=gigsandtours&filler2=

[goonerforever]

Thanks mate. Got 4 standing for the Thursday Brixton gig :D

Be the third time I'd have seen them this year. First at the Astoria which was amazing. Then I'll be seeing them at Leeds festival as well :clap:

[GregB]

I just got my tickets for the Manchester so. Row BB in the circle. Ace

[AndrewP]

Another UK tour announced, some bigger venues on this one, especially the Newcastle Arena show at the end.



http://www.clickmusic.com/articles/4427.html

Newcastle Arena!!! No way will they sell that out!

[NicolaUK]

They were excellent as always last night, we were a bit dubious about it as US gigs can be a bit meh but the crowd loved them, esp as they didn't have their own kit (was in Connecticut - I guess they flew BA ;) )

[Vicster]

Just in case anyone here is interested and doesn't know - they've announced another date at Brixton on the 13th of October. People on the mailing list have been sent a pre-sale link (set number of pre-sale tickets allocated), go on general sale tomorrow. £20.

[spida1998]

They're opening a new club in Brighton in September too, according to a flyer I saw whilst wandering around the city yesterday.

[NicolaUK]

They're opening a new club in Brighton in September too, according to a flyer I saw whilst wandering around the city yesterday.

They are indeed, it's first come first served on the door, I might try and get down there :)

Got tickets for Friday and Saturday at Brixton and hope to also see them support The Police at Twickers :D

[NicolaUK]

Charity gig at the Forum announced (http://www.seetickets.com/gatpresale/price.asp?code=307316&filler1=gigsandtours&filler2=FANBASE) :)

[TheoGB]

Um, expensive if you include the after show.

[NicolaUK]

Um, it's a school night - I have no desire for after show shenanigans.

[goonerforever]

Does anyone think that the entire downstairs is now sold out? Or did they just have a specific allocation for their fan club members? Otherwise I think I might just have to go for an upstairs ticket now...

[NicolaUK]

General sale is tomorrow :)

[TheoGB]

Clashes with Tapes 'n Tapes in any case, I just realised.

[goonerforever]

Well that was painless :D

Tickets on sale now from here if anyone is interested (only maximum of 2 though)

http://www.seetickets.com/gat/price.asp?code=307316&userid=**0014ED6B-7981-46D1-8D0E-72AA868BCA07**&filler1=gigsandtours&filler2=maximopark

[NicolaUK]

Pre-sale on for May tour :)

http://www.seetickets.com/gat/event.asp?n%7Cshowname=coming&showname=maximo+park&e%7Cpromoter=372&orderby=date&filler1=gigsandtours&filler2=maximopark

[spida1998]

Ooh, thanks - got tickets for Liverpool

[Bish]

Probably best to start a nice new thread rather than one that's nearly 2 years old.