Released: May 2nd 2005
Delightfully catchy, danceable and even strangely contradictory in its aplomb, ‘Graffiti’ unfortunately lacks something to make it even more so. It is not easy, admittedly, to follow up the pure jerky pop that was ‘Apply Some Pressure’.
When compared to the sonic muddle that was the demo, it sounds much clearer and relentless in battering out the stop/start, irregular percussion. The words are not as carefree as the music (“What are we doing here if romance isn’t dead?”). Moreover, it comes backed with some early studio material which showcases the raw beginnings of Maximo Park‘s pervasive sound, a good gauge of the way they have developed, and the way they will continue on.
Even if it’s not the pinnacle of genius, it’s every inch Maximo Park, and that’s what counts.
Previously published on This Is Fake DIY.
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