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 t... more »racks including 'Girls Who Play Guitars', 'Books From Boxes' and the first single 'Our Velocity'.. Warp. 2007« less
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
"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."
If you like the Who, the Jam ...
D. Define | 06/15/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"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."
British indie pop brilliance
Brent Blevins | Nashville,Tn | 07/05/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"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."
Jaded and over fifty!
Karen Lavigne | Trinidad, CO | 01/29/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Maximo Park is the most entertaining group I have heard and seen in many years. Having worn out Who records as a teen ager and grown up with the Jam, Clash, Replacements, Roxy Music, now It takes a lot for me to even care what people say in these reviews. I bought Jimi Hendrix records as they came out for gods sake! I enjoy many of the UKs' new entries Bloc Party, Rakes, Kaiser Chiefs,Franz, Hard-Fi, this record will hold your attention long after you have retired the others to the been there done that pile.
These guys are original and may require more than a cursory listen but as with all music, If you like it first time around it will probably be gathering dust in a forgotten pile soon. These songs grow on you and become part of your musical personality.The first 8 songs are the strongest lineup I have seen on any record.Our Velocity,Russian Literature,The Monument....Absolutely my Idea of what Rock is all about. Buy it Now! YOU CAN NOT GO WRONG! thanks Maximo Park!"