The band released their eighth studio album, Stream of Life , in September of 2024. Four singles were released in the lead-up: “Favourite Songs”, “Your Own Worst Enemy”, “The End Can Be As Good As The Start” and “Quiz Show Clue”.
In September 2020, the band shared a new single, “Child of the Flatlands.” A month later, the band released “Baby, Sleep” and announced their seventh album, Nature Always Wins . On 27 November 2020 the band released the album’s third single, “I Don’t Know What I’m Doing.” The album was…
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In November 2018, keyboardist Lukas Wooller announced his imminent departure from the band in order to emigrate to Australia and start a family there. His final show took place on 10 January 2019 at Leeds Beckett University . He was replaced by touring keyboardist Jemma Freese, converting the official line-up…
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On 20 January 2017, Maxïmo Park announced their sixth album Risk to Exist via their website, following the debut of the title track and first single the night before on BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq Show. The band confirmed via Twitter that bassist Archis Tiku, who had not performed with…
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On 15 November 2013, Maxïmo Park announced the forthcoming release of their fifth album. Titled Too Much Information , the album was released on 3 February 2014. Of the album, Smith said, “Our lyrics and our music will never be too-cool-for-school – we are an emotional band even if it…
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In September 2012, it was announced that the bass guitarist Archis Tiku would be taking time away from touring, to be covered by Paul Rafferty of Hot Club de Paris .
On 28 March 2012, Maxïmo Park announced the fourth album title as The National Health . Smith said, “We’re in a global recession and everyone is being bombarded with bouncy, happy music. The nation is out of control and the record is about taking back control, and being a force…
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In October 2008, the band announced that they had started recording their third album in Los Angeles with the producer Nick Launay , known for his recent work with Nick Cave and Grinderman . The full track list of the album was announced on 11 March 2009. Quicken the Heart…
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In August 2006, the band announced that they had started work on their next album, which was produced by Gil Norton and recorded at Rak Studios in St John’s Wood in London. On 22 January 2007, the band announced that their second album, Our Earthly Pleasures , would be released…
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In 2005, Maxïmo Park released their debut album, A Certain Trigger , which sold over 300,000 copies and was nominated for the Mercury Prize in July 2005. In July, Maxïmo Park had the honour of being the first band to play the Ibiza Rocks festival on its opening event. In…
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