Capture / Release
by The Rakes
  • Record Label: V2
  • Release Date: Apr 25, 2006
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20

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  1. ChadB
    Jun 9, 2006
    10
    Incredible! The singles, Strasburg, Retreat, Work Work Work, are all brilliant. Binary Love is possibly the best album track not released as a single all year. Witty and Intelligent lyrics, check. Catchy guitar, check. Attitude to conquer the world, check. Some critics have complained that the subject matter is to myopic in that it is aimed at London young professionals. Well, I'll Incredible! The singles, Strasburg, Retreat, Work Work Work, are all brilliant. Binary Love is possibly the best album track not released as a single all year. Witty and Intelligent lyrics, check. Catchy guitar, check. Attitude to conquer the world, check. Some critics have complained that the subject matter is to myopic in that it is aimed at London young professionals. Well, I'll tell you, this album transends to young pros everywhere, especially the drinking bits. Can't wait for the next album!… Expand
  2. GaboS
    May 24, 2006
    10
    These guys are so catchy! There's not 1 song I hate, one of the better albums coming out this year! All their songs are short and straight to the point. Best I've heard since The Rapture's "echoes" came out. If you like Bloc Party, The Futureheads, Art Brut, or Franz Ferdinand, check these guys out!!
  3. jesset
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Reggie is an idiot and pitchfork can't possibly be serious when they rate The Rakes lower than crap like Clap your hands... This CD is very very good. Imagine Art Brut and Bloc Party with a little extra attitude mixed in. Or just try it cuz it's pretty much the best I've heard in a while.
  4. olio
    May 28, 2006
    10
    Simply brilliant....so much fun
  5. JohnW
    Jun 20, 2006
    9
    A truly great album. I find myself tempted to say that it is better than BP's Silent Alarm. With a little improvent in percussion this album would have been a 10.
  6. TomL
    Sep 2, 2005
    9
    Very Good Album. "22 grand job" and "Strasbourg" are particularly good. Recommended :)
  7. tommoc
    Apr 21, 2006
    9
    buy it...as good as Bloc Party's 'Silent Alarm' (if not better) while managing to create a sound of their own. Leans a bit more toward punk than BP..
  8. SimmonS
    Sep 21, 2005
    9
    waht the fuck, this shit is damn hot boy
  9. Jahar
    Jun 29, 2006
    9
    I wasn't too sure about these guys after listening to their ablum for the first time. I knew "22 grand job" was great, but it took me a few listens before the tracks began to really grow on me. Now I love 'em.
  10. treyk
    Oct 22, 2005
    8
    A great band. The bands earlier releases of their singles are better. They changed some of their singles on their new cd. Personally a good cd. But the singles much much better.
  11. JerryL
    Aug 25, 2005
    8
    Very strong debut with a some excellent standout tracks. Yes, there are a lot of bands doing the stripped down, Gang of Four style guitar rock these days, but The Rakes vary up the delivery a bit, taking a darker path than the likes of the Futureheads, Maximo Park or the Kaiser Cheifs and it works well for them. Part Jam, part Gang of Four, and part Wire, but it doesn't come across Very strong debut with a some excellent standout tracks. Yes, there are a lot of bands doing the stripped down, Gang of Four style guitar rock these days, but The Rakes vary up the delivery a bit, taking a darker path than the likes of the Futureheads, Maximo Park or the Kaiser Cheifs and it works well for them. Part Jam, part Gang of Four, and part Wire, but it doesn't come across as contrived. I can't wait for the US release of this record, but until then, you can stream all the tracks from the band's website.… Expand
  12. DannyB
    Apr 21, 2006
    8
    Love the fact that all but one of the songs has the kind of chorus that you makes the song worth listening to multiple times, even if the lyrics and subjects of the songs seem to drag and come across as painfully un-profound. Has the kind of energy and invention that'll win a place in any record collection.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Dot Music
    70
    The Rakes' debut is by turns profoundly unsettling and savagely funny as each song is propelled by a seething sense of purpose.
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    90
    'Capture/Release' may not be the jolliest record in the world, but perversely, it’s damn good fun and a heck of a lot more.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    90
    Not since The Strokes exploded into our consciousness in 2001 with Is This It has a band delivered such a sharp and concise debut.
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