Quicken the Heart
Maxïmo Park · 2009
39 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-punk revival
A punchy blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyrics wrapped in vibrant melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- punchy energy for afternoon drives
- introspective lyrics with vibrant melodies
- brief tracks for quick listens
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Quicken the Heart' was released in 2009, Maxïmo Park was solidifying their status as a leading act in the indie rock scene, following their acclaimed second album 'Our Earthly Pleasures'. This third studio album came after a brief hiatus and showcased the band’s evolution towards more experimental sounds while maintaining their signature lyrical wit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Interpol· Franz Ferdinand· The Futureheads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wraithlike 2:30
- 2 The Penultimate Clinch 2:37
- 3 The Kids Are Sick Again 3:00
- 4 A Cloud of Mystery 3:01
- 5 Calm 3:08
- 6 In Another World (You Would’ve Found Yourself by Now) 2:59
- 7 Let’s Get Clinical 3:53
- 8 Roller Disco Dreams 3:27
- 9 Tanned 3:34
- 10 Questing, Not Coasting 3:42
- 11 Overland, West of Suez 2:47
- 12 I Haven’t Seen Her in Ages 3:01
- 13 Tales of the Semi-Detached 1:56
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