A Certain Trigger

Rock · 2005 · 15 tracks

A Certain Trigger

High-velocity indie rock defined by sharp, angular guitars and Paul Smith's hyper-literate, breathless baritone. A nervous, romantic energy that feels like a city at night.

It's like a collection of short stories set to the most energetic, angular guitars you've ever heard.

A restless, high-strung energy balanced by moments of profound, literate yearning.

A Certain Trigger · vs · Maxïmo Park

Urgent+1.3σ

Urgent saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks

01

Signal and Sign

2:26

02

Apply Some Pressure

3:20

03

Graffiti

3:05

04

Postcard of a Painting

2:15

05

Going Missing

3:42

06

I Want You to Stay

3:47

07

Limassol

3:44

08

The Coast Is Always Changing

3:19

09

The Night I Lost My Head

1:52

10

Once, a Glimpse

3:05

11

Now I’m All Over the Shop

2:24

12

Acrobat

4:43

13

Kiss You Better

2:07

14

A Year of Doubt

2:01

15

I Want You to Leave

2:17

Moments Worth Waiting For

The explosive drum fill and jagged guitar entry that launches Apply Some Pressure into its frantic chorus.

The sudden shift to a more spacious, melodic atmosphere during the bridge of The Coast Is Always Changing.

Paul Smith's desperate, repeated delivery of 'lies lies lies' in the opening track Signal and Sign.

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