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- Summary: The London band's second album was produced by Jim Abiss and Brendan Lynch.
- Record Label: V2
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Positive: 5 out of 12
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Mixed: 7 out of 12
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Negative: 0 out of 12
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Their songs are longer and, in a move that is bound to set some fans' teeth on edge, their brash post-punk edge has been smoothed away to a polished pop finish.
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Q MagazineThis new-found worldliness comes in tandem with a noticeable musical maturity. [Apr 2007, p.118]
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While not everything hits the mark... there's enough here at least to draw comparisons with the aforementioned Britpop mainstays and keep them among the forefront of 2007's elite.
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MojoIn a crowded space, The Rakes have a place to call their own. [Apr 2007, p.96]
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With keen observations and piles of swagger tucked away somewhere for the time being, the Rakes could still be the soundtrack to plenty of lives-- or at the very least, daily commutes-- if only they could find the strength to muster a smirk.
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There is an immediacy and zest to the Rakes’ latest effort that is commendable, but it’s not that memorable.
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UncutLargely, this one is a case of nice threads, shame about the songs. [Apr 2007, p.115]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 7
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Mixed: 4 out of 7
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Negative: 0 out of 7
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cruqJun 27, 2007
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JesseT.Apr 5, 2007These guys are so underrated. Do yourself a favor and go out and buy this and their 1st record.
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ChrisS.Jul 3, 2007Every track is memorable in some way, catchy melodies and lyrics make up a far more complete album than their first effort Capture / Release.
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JuliusBMar 30, 2007
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vintageladyMay 2, 2007pretty average, doesn't really match the quality of the first album. No real 'ear-catching' songs
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danaMay 17, 2007poor album, nowhere as good as capture/release, very dissapointed, not one good track on it.
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MarkJ.May 23, 2007Their first album was fresh, raw and very catchy, the second is rock pop at its worst.
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