Remixes (2007)

By the time of 2007's five-track Remixes album, it was still unclear if the Rakes would be able to follow through with the success of their earliest singles and their well-received debut Capture/Release. Still, this EP did provide something for fans to sink their teeth into while waiting for their sophomore release. With its sophisticated, new wave-influenced electronica treatments, Remixes also adds an intriguing dimension to the band's '80s-flavored post-punk sound. The results make the Rakes sound even more like Combat ... Read More

By the time of 2007's five-track Remixes album, it was still unclear if the Rakes would be able to follow through with the success of their earliest singles and their well-received debut Capture/Release. Still, this EP did provide something for fans to sink their teeth into while waiting for their sophomore release. With its sophisticated, new wave-influenced electronica treatments, Remixes also adds an intriguing dimension to the band's '80s-flavored post-punk sound. The results make the Rakes sound even more like Combat Rock-era Clash, but that's not a bad thing; rather, it adds a bit more bounce and dance to their guitar-driven ethos. ~ Anthony Tognazzini, Rovi Read Less