Released 16 May 2005 Length 39:33 A Certain Trigger
(2005) Missing Songs
(2006) Release date 16 May 2005 | Recorded August–September 2004 Producer Paul Epworth Artist Maxïmo Park Label Warp | |
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Genres Indie rock, Alternative rock, Post-punk revival, Power pop Similar Maxïmo Park albums, Indie rock albums | ||
Max mo park signal and sign
A Certain Trigger is the first album by the Newcastle-based independent alternative rock band Maxïmo Park. It was released on 16 May 2005, on Warp Records. It was critically acclaimed and nominated for the 2005 Mercury Prize in August of that year.
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Album information
The title for the album comes from the song "Once, a Glimpse".
The songs "The Coast Is Always Changing", "Apply Some Pressure", "Graffiti", "Going Missing" and "I Want You to Stay" were released as singles.
The censored version of "Apply Some Pressure" was used on the soundtracks of the video games Burnout Revenge and SSX on Tour. An instrumental version of "Going Missing" was used during the end credits of the movie Stranger than Fiction.
The album has received Platinum status in the UK. When it was originally released, a limited edition version was available with a bonus CD containing a live performance in Japan. A Certain Trigger sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.
In 2009, the Warp20 (Recreated) compilation included a cover version of the song "Acrobat" by Seefeel.
Reception
Track listing
All tracks written by Duncan Lloyd and Paul Smith, except where noted.
Songs
Signal and Sign2:26
Apply Some Pressure3:19
Graffiti3:05