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Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings
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Positive: 35 out of 37
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Mixed: 2 out of 37
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Negative: 0 out of 37
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GabrielPJul 30, 2005
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AnnieJul 19, 2005I absolutely LOVED this album, stumbled upon them by accident and fell in love completely. This is defo my album of 2005 and im so glad i found it-listen and make up your own minds but as a hot young(22) woman in a crappy town i feel they soaked up everything that relates to me so so so so well :-) 10 out of 10, they make it their own :-) Well Done lads cant wait for a tour xx
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JOSESJun 1, 2005Great album,great band !
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AnthonyRJun 2, 2005A fine Britpop record which fits snugly between Bloc Party and the Futureheads.
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soltOct 7, 2006great album, nice original rocky sound, great live performance saw them last night at brixton wow.
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DavidTOct 2, 2005Never gets dull, always surprises and is just a brilliant album.
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BenSJun 9, 2005Damn near perfect.
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JerryLJul 8, 2005Not quite as relentless as the Futureheads debut, but a fine album nonetheless. My only gripe is with the production, which could be a bit more polished - the frayed edges and clipped vocals help propel the majority of tracks here, but detract from others. Still, a great debut album which shows great promise of what lies ahead.
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captainwhats-his-nameAug 2, 2005Excellent album, can be forgiven for moody tripe in its gorgeous guitars, Farfisa and wit. Fantastic debut.
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rossgAug 26, 2005A raw performance worthy of dancing like a rock star on any occasion
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mattjAug 25, 2006some very high highs combined with bits that dont quite come off, full of charm and energy.
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DuncanBDec 8, 2005fantastic album (apart from acrobat) and one of the best I've heard this year
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MarkBJul 15, 2005Great band, they throw out classic tunes and its all wrapped up nicely!
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[Anonymous]Jul 26, 2005A great album, all of the songs are catchy. Definitely one of my favorite albums of the year.
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HeyhoeJul 31, 2005Great Album, I especially like Once a glimpse and Limmassol.
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MehulSSep 2, 2006The tunes keep coming, compassion and energy in equal measure.
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thommykDec 13, 2005wow !
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ShawnGJul 11, 2005
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GazcomsatJul 26, 2005
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Feb 26, 2011Great lyrics, great rhythm and great spirit. A Certain Trigger is one of those energetic albums you listen to and just gets amazed. And just like GabrielP said there below... there's certainly Pulp and Smiths in it.
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Sep 28, 2015
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Sep 1, 2013I just don't agree with the reviews of some publications, this album is fun, witty and energetic. The whole aesthetic is spot on and the tone is perfect. Maximo keep up the pace and intrigue throughout.
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Sep 14, 2022Maximo Park's "A Certain Trigger" is definitely one of the best indie rock albums of the 2000s.
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Most of A Certain Trigger's album tracks sound like singles waiting to be discovered.
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A magnificent album where every verse fills you with excitement for the next chorus, where wide-scoping fields of sound work in unison to stage the perfect pop-rock riot and where every meticulously crafted melody comes back to haunt you when you least expect it.
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A Certain Trigger is a strong release from its opener on, though it has noticeable shifts in momentum, with a second, rousing tour de force in its closing tracks.