Maxïmo drop the Devo for "Russian Literature," instead mixing some acoustic piano into a three-minute burst that flips from calculated, post-punk segues into a straight-rock hook. This tune also has the line that gives the UK best-selling record its name: "Our earthly pleasure distract us against our will / Are you hopeful or just gullible?" Too deep a question for a Friday afternoon, so just download and enjoy.
Maxïmo Park - "Russian Literature" (MP3)
Our faves remain "Our Velocity" and "Apply Some Pressure," both of which are streaming at MySpace.
Our Earthly Pleasures is out 5/8 on Warp.
