The band, playing on the V Stage, played songs from both their albums to particular date, 2005's 'A Certain Trigger' and 2007's 'Our Earthly Pleasures', addition new material destined for their third base LP.
Frontman Paul Smith, clad in his trademark suit and plug hat hat, quickly made extension to the hot conditions.
"Ooh, hot, sweaty!" he laughed early in the set, before request the push members to make cupped V signs with their hands. "If you learn 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' you'll know you've just made a very rude gesture," he joked, referencing an episode of the Larry David-starring comedy.
The band then played a new strain, 'The Kids Are Sick Again', which Smith confirmed would seem on the band's next album, which he explained they were set to begin work on imminently.
A mid-paced song featuring the song claim repeatedly sung as the chorus, the new vocal showcased a more mellow direction for the band, although it featured their trademark keyboard swirls and harsh drumbeats.
Maximo Park ended their coiffe with 'Apply Some Pressure', after which Smith earnestly thanked the crowd for their enthusiastic response.
Maximo Park played:
'Girls Who Play Guitars'
'Graffiti'
'Our Velocity'
'I Want You To Stay'
'By The Monument'
'The Coast Is Always Changing'
'The Kids Are Sick Again'
'The Unshockable'
'Going Missing'
'Books In Boxes'
'Apply Some Pressure'
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