Trigger (Bonus DVD) [Enhanced] [EP] [Limited Edition] [Import]

Trigger (Bonus DVD) [Enhanced] [EP] [Limited Edition] [Import]

Trigger (Bonus DVD) [Enhanced] [EP] [Limited Edition] [Import]

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Trigger [Edit]
2. Watch Them Feed
3. Land of Confusion
4. Cloud Connected [Club Connected Remix]
5. Moonshield [C64 Karaoke Version]

Disc: 2
1. Trigger [Official Video Clip] [DVD]
2. Cloud Connected [Official Video Clip] [DVD]
3. Only for the Weak [Official Video Clip] [DVD]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Dvd with Two Videos.

Trigger (Bonus DVD),In Flames,Japanese Import,Death Metal/Black Metal,Heavy Metal,Pop,Power Metal,Progressive Metal,Rock,Scandinavian Metal,Thrash
Chrono Trigger
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Chrono Trigger
    Original Soundtrack
    Manufacturer: Ntt Publishing
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00066W4IE
    Release Date: 2005-07-04

    Tracks:

    1. Premonition
    2. Chrono Trigger
    3. Peaceful Days
    4. Guardia's Millennial Fair
    5. Yearnings of the Wind
    6. Secret of the Forest
    7. Frog's Theme
    8. Trial
    9. Lavos's Theme
    10. Johnny of the Robo Gang
    11. Robo's Theme
    12. At the End of Time
    13. Jolly Ol' Spekkio
    14. Showdown With Magus
    15. Corridor of Time
    16. Zeal Palace
    17. Schala's Theme
    18. Ocean Palace
    19. World Revolution
    20. Epilogue- To My Dear Friends
    21. Outskirts of Time
    22. Crono and Marle- A Distant Promise [Arranged]
    23. Ayla's Theme [Arranged]
    24. Ending: Burn! Bobonga! Burn! /Frog's Theme /Ou ... [Arranged]
    25. Chrono Trigger [Arranged][*]

    Album Description

    Japanese pressing. 3 cd set. 64 tracks. Universal. 2004.
    Pull the Trigger
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Pull the Trigger
      Pistol Valve
      Manufacturer: 3d
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000E6G2FM
      Release Date: 2006-03-27

      Tracks:

      1. Pull The Trigger
      2. Best House
      3. Japanese Title

      Album Description

      Japanese pressing features the title track backed with 'The Best House' & 'Macaroni'. On The Deck. 2006.
      A Certain Trigger
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Not bad per se, but nothing innovative in the least.
      • Mindblowingly Amazing
      • Hooked on an underground future classic
      • Pure Gold
      • One brilliant album
      		 A Certain Trigger
      Maxïmo Park
      Manufacturer: Warp Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00094OBX4
      Release Date: 2005-05-31

      Tracks:

      1. Signal And Sign
      2. Apply Some Pressure
      3. Graffiti
      4. Postcard Of A Painting
      5. Going Missing
      6. I Want You To Stay
      7. Limassol
      8. The Coast Is Always Changing
      9. The Night I Lost My Head
      10. Once, A Glimpse
      11. Now I'm All Over The Shop
      12. Acrobat
      13. Kiss You Better

      Tracks:

      1. Signal And Sign
      2. The Coast Is Always Changing
      3. Graffiti
      4. I Want You To Stay
      5. Limassol
      6. Once, A Glimpse
      7. Kiss You Better

      Amazon.com

      London's Warp label is better known as a pioneer of brainy, slightly austere electronica, having released major CDs by acts such as Autechre, Squarepusher, and Boards of Canada. But when it ventures into guitar-based sounds, the label's discoveries are no less impressive--a fact confirmed by the addition of Maxïmo Park to Warp's limited rock roster, which already boasted the splendid Broadcast. Maxïmo Park's music loosely fits alongside that of postpunk contemporaries such as the Futureheads and Bloc Party (unsurprisingly, the three bands have worked with producer Paul Epworth). But the quintet brings a different sensibility to its jagged guitars and snappy suits. First of all, it hails from Newcastle Upon Tyne, in the north of England, and one of the many delights on A Certain Trigger is singer Paul Smith's untamed accent, which adds uncommon warmth to the songs. Second, Maxïmo Park's music has an emotional resonance too often lacking from its peers, who can seem more preoccupied with finding the right tie than the right lyric. Smith's voice pulses with genuine-sounding urgency and passion, while the band bangs away with abandon. It all makes tracks like "Once a Glimpse," with its brusque accelerations, and the heady "Apply Some Pressure" resonate long after they're over. Elisabeth Vincentelli

      Album Description

      Reminiscent of early Roxy Music and Gang of Four, Maximo Park do super-tight, infectious rock songs with mega energy & a killer live show. Follows Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs & Franz as the new hot-shit coming across the Atlantic.

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Not bad per se, but nothing innovative in the least........2007-03-10

      Before you read anymore reviews, you have to know this- this is nothing new for post-punk. And when you don't get something new, for instance how this album totally steals from the fabric that the Fall were notorious for creating, you have to have something different, or more exciting, or else you just go back to the old stuff. And that's what happened with me. It's not really imaginative, the lyrics are okay at worst and okay at best. The singer is also okay, but at least he's better than the Futureheads'. In other words, you might like this album if you haven't been looking into old post-punk, but if you have ever looked into any of the influences this album draws from, then you'll get bored and go listen to something better. Which is what happened to me. Not all the post-punk revival groups are terrible, or like Park mediocre. Other good groups would be Bloc Party, Forward Russia!, and, to an extent, TV on the Radio. So, if you like them, and older outfits such as the Fall, Gang of Four, and Joy Division, and you still like this album, all the power to you. You've got more tolerance than I'll ever have.

      5 out of 5 stars Mindblowingly Amazing.......2006-06-17

      Yes, there is a ridiculous number of post-punk bands out there today- The Futureheads, Kaiser Chiefs, etc... and while I love them all, the boys of Maximo Park have proven that they can stand out. The killer riffs and beats are only the beginning- frontman Paul Smith (in addition to proving that combovers can be sexy and making scissor kicks look effortless) writes lyrics full of wit and heartache and sings his heart out with the most conviction I've seen in a lead singer in the past few years. But anyway, to the album...

      "Signal And Sign", the album's opener, is a strong beginning with a really catchy beat that sucks you in, but by the time "Apply Some Pressure" opens, the beat is downright infectious. This song is my personal favorite, not just because it is dangerously catchy- it's got everything from the singer's "fragile desperation" (as Smith put it) to the hope of starting all over again and being in love. Maximo Park have been accused of being pessimistic, but this song shows that there is real hope in the midst of all the desperation.

      "Graffiti", the album's most popular single, is quintessential Maximo Park- the line "I'll do graffiti if you sing to me in French... What are we doing here if romance isn't dead?" is witty, romantic, and powerful.

      "Postcard Of A Painting" is usually overlooked by listeners but it would have been prime single material. The melody bounces along and as Smith cries out "Your eyes are big when they're so close, why can't we say goodbye in public?" the conviction in his voice is amazingly powerful. This definitely has an infectious pop beat that rivals more popular singles like the previous two tracks.

      "Going Missing" is one of the more depressing songs but has a melody that sticks in your head, even five days later, when you find yourself singing "This can't go on, so I should just forget it, forget it, forget it..." While the singer is only imagining his love with someone else ("Mr. Brightside"-esquely), you can feel a foreboding feeling throughout the song.

      "I Want You To Stay" is my next favorite after "Apply Some Pressure". The beat for this song is very rhythmic and yet different from the other songs on the album. The lyrics paint a vivid, romantic portrait that makes you feel the pain of a lost love that the singer refuses to and can't ever forget. It's the most heartfelt, tearjerking song on the whole album, and really shows off Maximo Park's romanticism, poetry, and ability to make dangerously catchy pop songs that can be mainstream and still touch the heart.

      "Limassol" has got a lot of really good keyboard and is quite poppy. It's probably the most pessimistic/angsty but with that angst comes a lot of passion. The line "Saw the lights on in your window, even though they said you'd gone" is a little stalkerish, but pretty good.

      "The Coast Is Always Changing" is very direct ("I am young and I am lost"- a big theme of this album) and bittersweet. It's witty like the rest of the album but has an especially earnest quality. The keyboards are really New-Wavey and the song reminds me of the Smiths a lot.

      "The Night I Lost My Head" is a little bit humorous as it's basically about meeting someone special, but being just a bit too
      inebriated. Just a bit.

      "Once A Glimpse" is ridiculously catchy. You can hear the bass and guitar play off each other perfectly- the whole song is brimming with energy and angst. It's definitely one that makes you want to jump around.

      "Now I'm All Over The Shop" is different in that the singer is in control of the situation, and that dynamic makes it very interesting. Beginning few lines are especially catchy, and the line "I know you'll be fine now that you're not mine!" is one of my favorite lines in the whole album.

      "Acrobat" is definitely different- it's spoken-word, which is often the downfall of many a well-meaning artist (just think Madonna's "American Life" rap)... yet instead of standing out as awkward it stands out as especially poignant. It also slows the album down a bit and gives you a bit of a break from all the crazy dancing you've probably been doing since you started listening... I know it isn't just me... seriously...

      "Kiss You Better" races quickly and is maybe the most optimistic song on the album. Smith exits pleading "You, you're so scared, that you're just gonna let it happen!" and before you know it, it's over. In my personal experience, it ends before you can realize it and leaves you optimistic, despite the final line not exactly being full of sunshine.

      As for flaws- the only flaw I see is that the album ends too soon! Maximo Park have definitely set the bar high for other bands and for themselves, but if their sophomore effort turns out half as good as "A Certain Trigger" it'll be a knockout (in a good way). Many accuse Maximo Park of being no different from other post-punk bands, even though every second of A Certain Trigger says otherwise. Many artists make catchy pop songs, others make romantic and lyrical songs, but Maximo Park is one of the few bands out there who can combine all these factors so well. Paul Smith, Lukas Wooller (keyboards), Duncan Lloyd (guitar), Archis Tiku (bass) and Tom English (drums) come together to that killer formula that makes Maximo Park soar above the rest. Long live post-punk...

      5 out of 5 stars Hooked on an underground future classic.......2006-05-09

      The best praise I can give this album is that it has been in my car's cd player for over a month straight, and it has never grown old. These five guys just know how to write good old fashion catchy songs that will stick in your head days.
      For those of you who like to categorize your music, good luck with this one. They mix mod danceability and beats with Cure style pop riffs and throw in some post punk bar chords to boot, stealing pretty much just the best parts of all of the above. The only thing that I think might throw some people is the singers voice. It is a bit quirky in its sound, and his accent is unabashed. I find both just make the album more endearing with each listen, but am not sure everyone would agree.

      5 out of 5 stars Pure Gold.......2006-04-15

      This album first came to my notice in October 2005,when it had in fact been released earlier in May. I had seen Maximo Park on Jools Holland's "Later" and enjoyed their performance. They seemed to stand alone amongst other pop rock/art rock bands. I thought I would like to purchase their debut CD "A Certain Trigger" and I finally did so in the early autumn, not knowing what to expect. I was unsure whether I would even like the tracks.
      How wrong was I?? From the moment the CD hit my player I was instantly hooked by the opening drum and guitar bars of the first track "Signal and Sign."
      This anthem to changing life direction and getting motivated awoke my interest and lit the blue touchpaper for the rest of the album. Definite and direct,it sets the tone for the other twelve songs on the album.
      From then on I never looked back. There isn't a dull,dud or depressing track on this album. It speeds along with the urgency of a train heading to its destination. It has a message for everyone.
      Frontman Paul Smith has a distinctive rock voice. It is one that HAS to be listened to. At times it can just border on the light operatic,and there is plenty of melody there. Emotion runs high throughout his vocal delivery and as for his Geordie accent,it adds masses of charm and at times lends a dangerous edge to the words and music.
      The second track "Apply Some Pressure",urges the listener to rethink,if things in life go wrong. Good advice indeed. The keyboards chorus is a very catchy one,with jangly piano chords,backup organ and a driving guitar and drum rhythm. This track was released for a second time as a single in the autumn of 2005,I feel it should have got higher than No.17 in the Top 40, but it didn't happen.
      "Graffiti" is rather more obscure. There's a political slogan in there somewhere,but the gist of the song could be over most folks' heads. However,Paul's voice is as listenable as ever,returning to the recurring theme of provincial boredom and personal daring.Intriguing stuff.
      The fourth track "Postcard Of A Painting",is quite a moving one.The singer is lamenting the loss of a love. Sheer exasperation at the one-sidedness of the relationship comes over and the hopelessness of the situation is evident.
      I felt much sympathy for the loser in love in this song.
      The next track "Going Missing" is wonderful. Ringing guitarwork accompanies the chorus and again we feel the sadness and loss exeperienced by the singer. Will he get another chance? It's looking very unlikely.
      One to bring tears to the eyes,but the upside is that the chorus is immensely singable.
      "I Want You To Stay". This is my joint favourite with "Once,A Glimpse". THIS ONE STRIKES A CHORD. It's bittersweet,angushed and sad. But there's not a jot of depression in this track. In fact the lines of the song send shivers down the spine. The writer of these lyrics cannot forget THIS love. She lingers on in his memory......can he let her go?

      The remaining seven songs on this album are all unique,particularly "Acrobat" with its dramatic spoken word section by Paul "The sky is often used as a metaphor....."
      and is theatrical and compelling. It came as a big surprise the first time I heard it,in fact,and is very moving. The listener finds himself entrapped in emotion in this song,which eventually fades. It is theatrical and compelling.

      The last track on the album "Kiss You Better",jumps out off the player with a lighter pace. Quite a jolly final cut-don't get me wrong-not that the previous songs are in any way miserable.
      They're far too intelligent for that.
      The song ends abruptly,on a strangely satisfactory note.

      Well there it is. I can't add more. If you haven't already bought "A Certain Trigger" in 2005,make sure you at least give it a listen and a chance. Its songs will steal their way into your heart and leave your ears wanting to hear more from this remarkably talented band.

      I recently learnt that sales of this album had gone past Silver in 2005.

      In my opinion,they should have been pure gold.
      Submitted by Juliet R

      5 out of 5 stars One brilliant album.......2006-02-17

      One of the best albums of the past few year. Maximo Park is an eceptional band. Songs such as "Apply Some Pressure", "Graffiti", "Limassol" and "Going Missing" are fantastic. Buy this album!
      A Certain Trigger
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Not bad per se, but nothing innovative in the least.
      • Mindblowingly Amazing
      • Hooked on an underground future classic
      • Pure Gold
      • One brilliant album
      		 A Certain Trigger
      Maxïmo Park
      Manufacturer: Warp Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0007VXZJK
      Release Date: 2005-05-31

      Tracks:

      1. Signal And Sign
      2. Apply Some Pressure
      3. Graffiti
      4. Postcard Of A Painting
      5. Going Missing
      6. I Want You To Stay
      7. Limassol
      8. The Coast Is Always Changing
      9. The Night I Lost My Head
      10. Once, A Glimpse
      11. Now I'm All Over The Shop
      12. Acrobat
      13. Kiss You Better

      Amazon.com

      London's Warp label is better known as a pioneer of brainy, slightly austere electronica, having released major CDs by acts such as Autechre, Squarepusher, and Boards of Canada. But when it ventures into guitar-based sounds, the label's discoveries are no less impressive--a fact confirmed by the addition of Maxïmo Park to Warp's limited rock roster, which already boasted the splendid Broadcast. Maxïmo Park's music loosely fits alongside that of postpunk contemporaries such as the Futureheads and Bloc Party (unsurprisingly, the three bands have worked with producer Paul Epworth). But the quintet brings a different sensibility to its jagged guitars and snappy suits. First of all, it hails from Newcastle Upon Tyne, in the north of England, and one of the many delights on A Certain Trigger is singer Paul Smith's untamed accent, which adds uncommon warmth to the songs. Second, Maxïmo Park's music has an emotional resonance too often lacking from its peers, who can seem more preoccupied with finding the right tie than the right lyric. Smith's voice pulses with genuine-sounding urgency and passion, while the band bangs away with abandon. It all makes tracks like "Once a Glimpse," with its brusque accelerations, and the heady "Apply Some Pressure" resonate long after they're over. Elisabeth Vincentelli

      Album Description

      Reminiscent of early Roxy Music and Gang of Four, Maximo Park do super-tight, infectious rock songs with mega energy & a killer live show. Follows Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs & Franz as the new hot-shit coming across the Atlantic.

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Not bad per se, but nothing innovative in the least........2007-03-10

      Before you read anymore reviews, you have to know this- this is nothing new for post-punk. And when you don't get something new, for instance how this album totally steals from the fabric that the Fall were notorious for creating, you have to have something different, or more exciting, or else you just go back to the old stuff. And that's what happened with me. It's not really imaginative, the lyrics are okay at worst and okay at best. The singer is also okay, but at least he's better than the Futureheads'. In other words, you might like this album if you haven't been looking into old post-punk, but if you have ever looked into any of the influences this album draws from, then you'll get bored and go listen to something better. Which is what happened to me. Not all the post-punk revival groups are terrible, or like Park mediocre. Other good groups would be Bloc Party, Forward Russia!, and, to an extent, TV on the Radio. So, if you like them, and older outfits such as the Fall, Gang of Four, and Joy Division, and you still like this album, all the power to you. You've got more tolerance than I'll ever have.

      5 out of 5 stars Mindblowingly Amazing.......2006-06-17

      Yes, there is a ridiculous number of post-punk bands out there today- The Futureheads, Kaiser Chiefs, etc... and while I love them all, the boys of Maximo Park have proven that they can stand out. The killer riffs and beats are only the beginning- frontman Paul Smith (in addition to proving that combovers can be sexy and making scissor kicks look effortless) writes lyrics full of wit and heartache and sings his heart out with the most conviction I've seen in a lead singer in the past few years. But anyway, to the album...

      "Signal And Sign", the album's opener, is a strong beginning with a really catchy beat that sucks you in, but by the time "Apply Some Pressure" opens, the beat is downright infectious. This song is my personal favorite, not just because it is dangerously catchy- it's got everything from the singer's "fragile desperation" (as Smith put it) to the hope of starting all over again and being in love. Maximo Park have been accused of being pessimistic, but this song shows that there is real hope in the midst of all the desperation.

      "Graffiti", the album's most popular single, is quintessential Maximo Park- the line "I'll do graffiti if you sing to me in French... What are we doing here if romance isn't dead?" is witty, romantic, and powerful.

      "Postcard Of A Painting" is usually overlooked by listeners but it would have been prime single material. The melody bounces along and as Smith cries out "Your eyes are big when they're so close, why can't we say goodbye in public?" the conviction in his voice is amazingly powerful. This definitely has an infectious pop beat that rivals more popular singles like the previous two tracks.

      "Going Missing" is one of the more depressing songs but has a melody that sticks in your head, even five days later, when you find yourself singing "This can't go on, so I should just forget it, forget it, forget it..." While the singer is only imagining his love with someone else ("Mr. Brightside"-esquely), you can feel a foreboding feeling throughout the song.

      "I Want You To Stay" is my next favorite after "Apply Some Pressure". The beat for this song is very rhythmic and yet different from the other songs on the album. The lyrics paint a vivid, romantic portrait that makes you feel the pain of a lost love that the singer refuses to and can't ever forget. It's the most heartfelt, tearjerking song on the whole album, and really shows off Maximo Park's romanticism, poetry, and ability to make dangerously catchy pop songs that can be mainstream and still touch the heart.

      "Limassol" has got a lot of really good keyboard and is quite poppy. It's probably the most pessimistic/angsty but with that angst comes a lot of passion. The line "Saw the lights on in your window, even though they said you'd gone" is a little stalkerish, but pretty good.

      "The Coast Is Always Changing" is very direct ("I am young and I am lost"- a big theme of this album) and bittersweet. It's witty like the rest of the album but has an especially earnest quality. The keyboards are really New-Wavey and the song reminds me of the Smiths a lot.

      "The Night I Lost My Head" is a little bit humorous as it's basically about meeting someone special, but being just a bit too
      inebriated. Just a bit.

      "Once A Glimpse" is ridiculously catchy. You can hear the bass and guitar play off each other perfectly- the whole song is brimming with energy and angst. It's definitely one that makes you want to jump around.

      "Now I'm All Over The Shop" is different in that the singer is in control of the situation, and that dynamic makes it very interesting. Beginning few lines are especially catchy, and the line "I know you'll be fine now that you're not mine!" is one of my favorite lines in the whole album.

      "Acrobat" is definitely different- it's spoken-word, which is often the downfall of many a well-meaning artist (just think Madonna's "American Life" rap)... yet instead of standing out as awkward it stands out as especially poignant. It also slows the album down a bit and gives you a bit of a break from all the crazy dancing you've probably been doing since you started listening... I know it isn't just me... seriously...

      "Kiss You Better" races quickly and is maybe the most optimistic song on the album. Smith exits pleading "You, you're so scared, that you're just gonna let it happen!" and before you know it, it's over. In my personal experience, it ends before you can realize it and leaves you optimistic, despite the final line not exactly being full of sunshine.

      As for flaws- the only flaw I see is that the album ends too soon! Maximo Park have definitely set the bar high for other bands and for themselves, but if their sophomore effort turns out half as good as "A Certain Trigger" it'll be a knockout (in a good way). Many accuse Maximo Park of being no different from other post-punk bands, even though every second of A Certain Trigger says otherwise. Many artists make catchy pop songs, others make romantic and lyrical songs, but Maximo Park is one of the few bands out there who can combine all these factors so well. Paul Smith, Lukas Wooller (keyboards), Duncan Lloyd (guitar), Archis Tiku (bass) and Tom English (drums) come together to that killer formula that makes Maximo Park soar above the rest. Long live post-punk...

      5 out of 5 stars Hooked on an underground future classic.......2006-05-09

      The best praise I can give this album is that it has been in my car's cd player for over a month straight, and it has never grown old. These five guys just know how to write good old fashion catchy songs that will stick in your head days.
      For those of you who like to categorize your music, good luck with this one. They mix mod danceability and beats with Cure style pop riffs and throw in some post punk bar chords to boot, stealing pretty much just the best parts of all of the above. The only thing that I think might throw some people is the singers voice. It is a bit quirky in its sound, and his accent is unabashed. I find both just make the album more endearing with each listen, but am not sure everyone would agree.

      5 out of 5 stars Pure Gold.......2006-04-15

      This album first came to my notice in October 2005,when it had in fact been released earlier in May. I had seen Maximo Park on Jools Holland's "Later" and enjoyed their performance. They seemed to stand alone amongst other pop rock/art rock bands. I thought I would like to purchase their debut CD "A Certain Trigger" and I finally did so in the early autumn, not knowing what to expect. I was unsure whether I would even like the tracks.
      How wrong was I?? From the moment the CD hit my player I was instantly hooked by the opening drum and guitar bars of the first track "Signal and Sign."
      This anthem to changing life direction and getting motivated awoke my interest and lit the blue touchpaper for the rest of the album. Definite and direct,it sets the tone for the other twelve songs on the album.
      From then on I never looked back. There isn't a dull,dud or depressing track on this album. It speeds along with the urgency of a train heading to its destination. It has a message for everyone.
      Frontman Paul Smith has a distinctive rock voice. It is one that HAS to be listened to. At times it can just border on the light operatic,and there is plenty of melody there. Emotion runs high throughout his vocal delivery and as for his Geordie accent,it adds masses of charm and at times lends a dangerous edge to the words and music.
      The second track "Apply Some Pressure",urges the listener to rethink,if things in life go wrong. Good advice indeed. The keyboards chorus is a very catchy one,with jangly piano chords,backup organ and a driving guitar and drum rhythm. This track was released for a second time as a single in the autumn of 2005,I feel it should have got higher than No.17 in the Top 40, but it didn't happen.
      "Graffiti" is rather more obscure. There's a political slogan in there somewhere,but the gist of the song could be over most folks' heads. However,Paul's voice is as listenable as ever,returning to the recurring theme of provincial boredom and personal daring.Intriguing stuff.
      The fourth track "Postcard Of A Painting",is quite a moving one.The singer is lamenting the loss of a love. Sheer exasperation at the one-sidedness of the relationship comes over and the hopelessness of the situation is evident.
      I felt much sympathy for the loser in love in this song.
      The next track "Going Missing" is wonderful. Ringing guitarwork accompanies the chorus and again we feel the sadness and loss exeperienced by the singer. Will he get another chance? It's looking very unlikely.
      One to bring tears to the eyes,but the upside is that the chorus is immensely singable.
      "I Want You To Stay". This is my joint favourite with "Once,A Glimpse". THIS ONE STRIKES A CHORD. It's bittersweet,angushed and sad. But there's not a jot of depression in this track. In fact the lines of the song send shivers down the spine. The writer of these lyrics cannot forget THIS love. She lingers on in his memory......can he let her go?

      The remaining seven songs on this album are all unique,particularly "Acrobat" with its dramatic spoken word section by Paul "The sky is often used as a metaphor....."
      and is theatrical and compelling. It came as a big surprise the first time I heard it,in fact,and is very moving. The listener finds himself entrapped in emotion in this song,which eventually fades. It is theatrical and compelling.

      The last track on the album "Kiss You Better",jumps out off the player with a lighter pace. Quite a jolly final cut-don't get me wrong-not that the previous songs are in any way miserable.
      They're far too intelligent for that.
      The song ends abruptly,on a strangely satisfactory note.

      Well there it is. I can't add more. If you haven't already bought "A Certain Trigger" in 2005,make sure you at least give it a listen and a chance. Its songs will steal their way into your heart and leave your ears wanting to hear more from this remarkably talented band.

      I recently learnt that sales of this album had gone past Silver in 2005.

      In my opinion,they should have been pure gold.
      Submitted by Juliet R

      5 out of 5 stars One brilliant album.......2006-02-17

      One of the best albums of the past few year. Maximo Park is an eceptional band. Songs such as "Apply Some Pressure", "Graffiti", "Limassol" and "Going Missing" are fantastic. Buy this album!
      Extinction in Stereo
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        		Extinction in Stereo
        No Trigger
        Manufacturer: New School Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000O3C592
        Release Date: 2007-05-01

        Tracks:

        1. What We Became
        2. North American
        3. Earthtones
        4. Map And Compass
        5. Domesticated
        6. On Fire
        7. Call It A Day

        Album Description

        "No Trigger is one of the bands to watch out for in 2006." -- ALTERNATIVE PRESS

        "No Trigger is a balls-to-the-wall fusion of punk, melody, and hardcore. No Trigger possesses the unique gift of creating instantly memorable songs without sacrificing a bit of artistic integrity, energy, or uniqueness." -- AbsolutePunk.net

        In 2000, three guys from Massachusetts formed an aggressive punk band called No Trigger. The team quickly put together enough songs to play a full live set, took their first tour from Boston to Chicago, and recorded their first demo CD. Since then, No Trigger has put out two independent releases, gone on multiple tours, and amassed a great deal of experience. The band signed a deal with Nitro Records and released their debut full-length in March 2006. Nowadays, No Trigger continues to aggressively push on and has absolutely no plans to stop doing what they love.

        Extinction in Stereo is a combination of the two demos No Trigger independently released before they signed with Nitro Records in late 2005. In late 2004, the admired Japanese punk label BigMouth JPN initially released the EP exclusively in Japan after having the songs digitally re-mastered. With the success of the EP in Japan and the band's swiftly growing national fan base, a growing demand for this EP has sprouted in the US. Because of this, No Trigger has teamed up with New School Records to bring it to the US, repackaged and ready for retail. The seven songs found on Extinction in Stereo are a mix of aggressive yet melodic punk highlighted by socially relevant lyrics. This is a definite must for any current fan of the band, or for fans of aggressive punk in the vein of Rise Against, Good Riddance, or Strike Anywhere.
        Trigger
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • A short snack well worth
        • In Flames is great
        • Not bad, but....
        • As good as "Soundtrack"
        • A treat for die hard fans.
        		 Trigger
        In Flames
        Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00009AHNR
        Release Date: 2003-06-17

        Tracks:

        1. Trigger (Single Edit)
        2. Watch Them Feed
        3. Land Of Confusion
        4. Cloud Connected (Club Connected Remix)
        5. Moonshield (C64 Karaoke Version)

        Album Description

        Seven track EP features a newly recorded cover of the Genesis classic 'Land Of Confusion', two enhanced videos ('Trigger' & 'Cloud Connected'), & more. Nuclear Blast. 2003.

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars A short snack well worth.......2007-01-31

        Its not a bad purchase if your a strong fan of In Flames. You will be pleased with the cloud connected remix, and moonshield we all know is a great tune!

        5 out of 5 stars In Flames is great.......2006-11-05

        To educate PhattMatt58, the song that In Flames covers on this album is indeed "Land of Confusion" by Genesis, it is not just another song with the same name, had you actually listened to both songs you would know this.

        Otherwise, The progression of In Flames is a journey in of itself. Those who don't like a band after they change or evolve really need to pay more attention to the music and not like it for just the way it sounds like so many others do. People grow up the same way bands do. Some age better than others. And I say In Flames is aging very well.

        3 out of 5 stars Not bad, but...........2006-07-02

        I like Trigger and Cloud Connected, and I think they're some of the catchier metal songs In Flames have done. I don't know what everyone is talking about them sucking since this album, because I think it's pretty damn killer. Not bad for an EP, but you'd be better off just getting the Reroute to Remain album. BTW, Land of Confusion IS NOT a cover of the Genesis song. I thought that also at first, but there are NO lyrical connections whatsoever. Don't believe me, then look it up. It's just a song with the same name.

        5 out of 5 stars As good as "Soundtrack".......2005-08-26

        In flames was really at the top of their game right here. I know most die hard fans think that Clayman was the last of great In Flames, but I'm of the camp that the Reroute to Remain era was just as great. This really is a must have for anyone who's stayed with In Flames as they've progressed.

        The Land of Confusion cover proves that the depeche mode "Everything Counts" cover was just the beginning of what could be an entire disc of incredible covers.

        "Watch them Feed" is the 'standard' In Flames newbie. Its very strong and worthy of being on any of their albums. The fact that there are 3 songs unique to this disc makes it hard to pass on.

        You'll also dig the remix of Cloud Connected if you like any techno/electronica. This disc is really evidence that In Flames is much more than a cookie cutter metal band. Something their versatile fans have recognized all along. If you love Reroute to Remain and Whoracle (2 discs which I group together despite the 2 albums in between), you'll love this.

        4 out of 5 stars A treat for die hard fans........2005-01-17

        Though it may not be an essential buy, this EP was a real treat for die hard fans. The EP begins with the single edit of Trigger. Its shortened a tad from the album version. Track 2 is where it gets good with Watch Them Feed, which is a rip roaring hard track. The real gem is track 3 which is a cover of Genesis's Land of Confusion. I was curious how the cover would sound and to my surprise it was really good. Some fans will no doubt hate it but I dug it. After that we get some really pointless remixes of Cloud Connected and Moonshield. Basically your gonna buy this EP for two tracks, Watch them Feed and Land of Connfusion. For fans like me, its worth every penny.
        Canyoneer
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Outstanding release
        • I cant freakin believe it.
        		 Canyoneer
        No Trigger
        Manufacturer: Nitro Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000ENUL6G
        Release Date: 2006-03-21

        Tracks:

        1. The (Not So) Noble Purveyors Of The Third Or Fourth Coming
        2. Neon National Park
        3. My Woods
        4. Fish Eye Lens
        5. Owner Operator
        6. The Honshu Underground
        7. Bust Tropical
        8. You Said It
        9. Hail Mary Seskey
        10. Attack Of Orion And The Deft Arm Sunburn
        11. More To Offer
        12. Tundra Kids

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Outstanding release.......2006-11-05

        Extremly catchy, yet too aggressive for mainstream acceptance, this is one of the best punk albums I've purchased this year. Memorable choruses, vocals that occasionally scream but are still discernable, and great guitar licks- this sounds like a veteran outfit.


        Side note: I found them by accident... someone had did a little wikipedia magic and submitted their name. That helped get at least one album sale ;)

        5 out of 5 stars I cant freakin believe it........2006-03-24

        Three years ago these guys slept on my floor in my trailer in oklahoma because they were paying for their own tour and look at them now. If you like older thrice or hardcore with melody. These guys have fought hard to get where they wanted to be and they are great guys. Straight Edge good guys. Support them because they deserve. The songs are punchy, catchy, melodic and actually have meaning in the lyrics. If you can get a hold of their Ep the world is not a stage than do so.
        Oh, The Stories We Hold
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • At last! A natural singer!
        • Impressive country/rock band from the Windy City
        • What sophomore jinx?
        • Chicago fan
        • The next Nora Jones?....No..Anna stands on her own!
        		 Oh, The Stories We Hold
        Anna Fermin's Trigger Gospel
        Manufacturer: Undertow Music
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0000TB09G
        Release Date: 2003-11-18

        Tracks:

        1. Are You Gonna Miss Me Too
        2. My Town
        3. Baby Wont You Please Come Home
        4. White Birch
        5. Glory
        6. Is That All
        7. How Do You Judge Me
        8. Chance I Cant Afford Not To Take
        9. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
        10. Dragging On
        11. Down The Road

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars At last! A natural singer!.......2005-12-15


        Anna's voice is a pure delight. The tone and timber are exquisite. But it's her effortlessness that captures the listener. When I listen to her voice, I don't hear someone "singing" as much as I hear an honest voice expressing itself. Anna outsings most of the female 'vocalists' on the market today without ever OVERsinging. In a word, she's tasteful.

        All this is enhanced by that fact that she's a wonderful spirit. I highly recommend that you attend a show and take the time to meet her. I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had to sing with her and the time we've spent together. I can never hear her voice or think of a visit with her that I don't smile.

        There's an old saying, "People may not remember what you did or what you said but they'll always remember how you made them feel." Anna and her music make me feel wonderful.

        5 out of 5 stars Impressive country/rock band from the Windy City.......2005-07-02

        I confess I bought this CD out of curiosity: a country band coming from the Windy City and fronted by a Philippine-born female singer! To make things more exotic, I also found out after reading the booklet that the album was mixed and mastered in Oslo, Norway. But apart from these trifles, Trigger Gospel has the chops to deliver plain country/rock/pop numbers in the finest form.

        The album opens with "Are You Gonna Miss Me Too", a slow song with a gentle acoustic guitar accompaniment and a nice yodel in the refrain. The second track is an energetic country/rock tribute to Fermin's hometown ("In my town I do what I please"), one of the album's highlights. To avoid sameness, the CD alternates between slow and uptempo songs; in the former category there are the languid "Chance I Can't Afford Not To Take", the imploring "Baby Want You Please Come Home", the piano-based "Dragging On" and "How Do You Judge Me", whose relaxed sound verges on bossa nova rhythms.

        Among the uptempo songs, apart from "My Town", are tracks 6 , 9 and 11. "Is That All" is another brisk country/rock number, addressed this time to a disappointing lover. "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps" is a pop song from the 60s, brought to fame by Doris Day. Anna Fermin makes the song her own and a mandolin solo gives a touch of country, too.

        "Down The Road" is a Steve Earle cover from the album "Guitar Town" (1986). Earle's a cappella opening was almost embarrassing (he doesn't have the right voice for that), while Fermin's powerful and gorgeous voice is perfectly up to the task. Also, the inclusion of the fiddle and a more vigorous rendition by the whole band give this song new life.

        The only drawback is the experimental "White Birch". The song isn't bad, but Fermin's voice sounds metallic, artificial. I'd prefer listening to the original, unmixed voice. In all, though, the album is very good, a little gem of 37 minutes, which deserves to be known far beyond Chicago city limits.

        4 out of 5 stars What sophomore jinx?.......2004-03-25

        Things to Come, Fermin's debut CD, was well played, extremely energetic, somewhat overproduced and suffered from a lack of focus. This CD is a lot better. Fermin still covers a lot of styles, but makes them all her own.

        There is a little of that noir-ish, reverb-drenched thing going on that made Neko Case's Blacklisted so popular but the songs never get bogged down in it. (Although IMO Fermin's voice and songwriting skills far eclipse Neko's.)

        I applaud Fermin for not being afraid to show a feminine vulnerability, especially on the lovely Baby Wont You Please Come Home, although I doubt the song lyrics will garner her an invitation to tour with Lilith Fair. Dragging On, My Town, Down The Road and Are You Gonna Miss Me To are highlights, but there isn't really a throw-away track on the entire CD.

        There are a lot of 'alt.whatever' female vocalists on the market right now. Anna Fermin is one of the best I've heard. Effortlessly enjoyable. Now if she would just tour the West Coast.....

        5 out of 5 stars Chicago fan.......2003-11-23

        Trigger Gospel sounds like the Pretenders meet Joni Mitchell - it's all great! Anna Fermin is cuter, more talented version of Christie Hynde! Great tunes!

        5 out of 5 stars The next Nora Jones?....No..Anna stands on her own!.......2003-11-22

        From the time Anna Fermin starts singing on track one (are you going to miss me too)until her haunting begining vocals of the Steve Earl cover (down the road)....you are captured by her voice and her delivery of these songs. This is the album I have been searching for...an album that gives me what I want...strong ballads and toe-tapping tracks...this lady and her band give the listener everything that the Nora Jones album lacked. The mood of this album reflects heart-ache and searching for that special love...I have found my special love...and that is Anna Fermin.
        Re*Live: Sampled: Looped & Trigger Happy on Tour
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          		Re*Live: Sampled: Looped & Trigger Happy on Tour
          Midge Ure
          Manufacturer: Hypertension
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0007QCGEK
          Release Date: 2005-05-16

          Tracks:

          1. Astradyne
          2. If I Was
          3. Passing Strangers
          4. (You) Move Me
          5. Edo
          6. Reap The Wild Wind
          7. Lament
          8. Vienna
          9. Beneath A Spielberg Sky
          10. Sleepwalk
          11. White China
          12. New Europeans
          13. All Stood Still
          14. Monster
          15. Fade To Grey
          16. Voice
          17. Tomorrow

          Album Description

          Recorded during a 35 show tour in Fedruary/March 2003, this CD is released in conjunction with a DVD that was filmed on the same tour. Although the majority of the song titles are common to both formats, this CD features different performances to the DVD. There are also two songs here that are not on the DVD, 'New Europeans' and 'Tomorrow'. Proper. 2005.

          Album Details

          Recorded During a 35 Show Tour in February/March 2003, this CD is Released in Conjunction with a Dvd that was Filmed on the Same Tour. But Although the Majority of Song Titles Are Common to Both Formats this CD features Different Performances to the Dvd. There Are also Two Songs Here that Are Not on the Dvd, "New Europeans" (Which was Dropped from the Set Before Filming Began) and "Tomorrow" (A Bonus Studio Instrumental). Midge Ure (Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Programming) was Accompanied on the Tour by Jerry Rosier (Guitars, Keyboards, Programming, Backing Vocals) and Ad Chivers (Keyboards, Electronic Drums, Programming, Backing Vocals).
          Chrono Trigger Original Soundtrack
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Soundtrack to the PS game
          		 Chrono Trigger Original Soundtrack
          Yasunori Mitsuda
          Manufacturer: Square Soft
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000793EKM
          Release Date: 2005-03-07

          Tracks:

          1. Premonition
          2. Chrono Trigger
          3. Peaceful Days
          4. Guardia's Millennial Fair
          5. Yearnings of the Wind
          6. Secret of the Forest
          7. Frog's Theme
          8. Trial
          9. Lavos's Theme
          10. Johnny of the Robo Gang
          11. Robo's Theme
          12. At the End of Time
          13. Jolly Ol' Spekkio
          14. Showdown With Magus
          15. Corridor of Time
          16. Zeal Palace
          17. Schala's Theme
          18. Ocean Palace
          19. World Revolution
          20. Epilogue- To My Dear Friends
          21. Outskirts of Time
          22. Crono and Marle- A Distant Promise [Arranged]
          23. Ayla's Theme [Arranged]
          24. Ending: Burn! Bobonga! Burn! /Frog's Theme /Ou ... [Arranged]
          25. Chrono Trigger [Arranged][*]

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Soundtrack to the PS game.......2005-12-29

          Disc One (74:12)
          1) A Premonition 0:36
          2) Chrono Trigger 2:33
          3) Peaceful Days 2:45
          4) Guardia Millenial Fair 3:18
          5) Wind Scene 3:21
          6) Mystery of the Forest 4:47
          7) Frog's Theme 1:17
          8) The Kingdom Trial 3:45
          9) Lavos' Theme 5:10
          10) Reckless Robo Gang Johnny 1:43
          11) Robo's Theme 1:31
          12) The Brink of Time 2:32
          13) Delightful Spekkio 2:47
          14) Decisive Battle with Magus 2:44
          15) Corridors of Time 3:02
          16) Zeal Palace 3:58
          17) Sara's Theme 2:44
          18) Undersea Palace 3:20
          19) World Revolution 3:52
          20) Epilogue ~To Good Friends~ 2:26
          21) To Far Away Times 4:15
          Bonus Tracks
          22) Chrono and Marle (Arrange Version 1) 0:38
          23) Chrono Trigger (Arrange Version 1) 2:03
          24) Ayla's Theme (Arrange Version) 1:31
          25) Frog's Theme (Arrange Version) 2:00
          26) Chrono Trigger (Arrange Version 2) 0:35
          27) Chrono Trigger (Arrange Version 3) 0:27
          28) Sara's Theme (Arrange Version) 1:40
          29) Ending ~ Burn! Bobonga! ~ Frog's Theme ~ To Far Away Times (Arrange Version) 1:04
          30) Chrono and Marle (Arrange Version 2) 0:39

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