Klang - The Rakes
  • Band Name: The Rakes
  • Record Label: V2
  • Release Date: Mar 23, 2009
User Score
7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8

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  1. chrisl
    Apr 2, 2009
    9
    Full of energy, like the first record, and catchy melodies like on the second one - great.
  2. mikeg
    Apr 1, 2009
    3
    I don't know what the hell happened. The first two albums were catchy and full of energy, this album is horrible.
  3. tomc
    Apr 17, 2009
    8
    Much better than their last album. Lean, mean, and very tuneful (after a couple listens).
  4. KieranK.
    May 26, 2009
    9
    I hated it at first, absolutely hated it. but a few more listens and now i can't stop playing it! so clever, fun and catchy.

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Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Dot Music
    60
    It would be unfair to dismiss the record completely, however, as there are definite highlights.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    50
    It's all surface no feeling.
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  3. The Guardian
    80
    The surprise is how good those tunes are, from urgent opener 'You're in It' to the terrific, breakneck 'That's the Reason.'
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