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Formed: 2004 in London, England
Years Active: 00's
Genre: Rock

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Biography
Proof that one fantastic single is all it takes to make a band's name, the Rakes burst onto the London music scene in 2004 with amp;"22 Grand Job," a pithy punk satire of crappy entry-level office jobs. Various stories swirled about how the band -- which featured vocalist/guitarist Alan Donohoe, guitarist Matthew Swinnerton, bassist Jamie Hornsmith... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2007 Ten New Messages [Bonus Track]
2007 Ten New Messages
2006 Capture/Release [Bonus Track]
2005 Capture/Release
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Group Members: Lasse Petersen Alan Donohoe Jamie Hornsmith Matthew Swinnerton More >> Similar Artists: Art Brut The Libertines Razorlight Franz Ferdinand The Futureheads More >>

Influenced By: Gang of Four The Clash The Wedding Present More >>

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