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Maximo Park: 20 Years On, Still Getting Started
17 Jan
Summary
- Maximo Park celebrates 20th anniversary of debut album A Certain Trigger.
- Frontman Paul Smith believes the band is 'just getting started'.
- The band is embarking on an anniversary tour and reissuing the record.

Last year, Maximo Park marked the 20th anniversary of their debut album, A Certain Trigger. Released in 2005 to critical acclaim and a Mercury Prize nomination, the album's enduring appeal is evident as the band prepares for an anniversary tour and record reissue.
Frontman Paul Smith expressed that the band feels they are "just getting started," a testament to their sustained creativity. He believes the songs from A Certain Trigger still resonate deeply, even after two decades, making the decision to revisit them an easy one.
This reflective period allows the band to look back while looking forward. Smith finds excitement in performing tracks not played in years, highlighting the lasting power of their music and the band's ongoing artistic drive.




