- A1: Getting Better
- A2: Magic Streets
- A3: Where Have You Been Tonight?
- A4: Going For Gold
- A5: On Standby
- A6: Out By My Side
- B1: Lies
- B2: This Day Was Ours
- B3: Ladyman
- B4: Falling From The Sky
- B5: Bully Boy
- B6: Parallel Lines
Recorded in London during 1995–1996 and produced by Chris Sheldon, the album marked a significant step forward for the York-based group following their 1994 debut Change Giver. Written by band members Rick Witter, Paul Banks, Tom Gladwin and Alan Leach, the record captures the energetic guitar-driven sound that helped define the Britpop era.
A Maximum High reached number 8 on the UK Albums Chart and produced five UK Top 40 singles: "Where Have You Been Tonight?", "Getting Better", "Going for Gold", "On Standby" and "Bully Boy". Among these, "Going for Gold" became the band's biggest hit, peaking at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
