Released 19 March 2007 Ten New Messages
(2007) Klang
(2009) Release date 19 March 2007 Producers Jim Abbiss, Brendan Lynch | Length 39:03 Artist The Rakes Label PIAS Cooperative | |
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Recorded Mayfair Studios, London
The Chapel Studios, London
West Point Studios, London
Autumn 2006 Genres Post-punk revival, Dance-punk Similar Post-punk revival albums, Other albums | ||
Ten New Messages is the second album from London-based indie rock band The Rakes. The album was released on 19 March 2007 and reached number 38. The first single from the album—"We Danced Together"—was released on 12 March 2007, reaching number 38 on the British singles chart. The second single is "The World Was a Mess But His Hair Was Perfect," and was released on 16 July 2007.
Contents
- The world was a mess but his hair was perfect the rakes
- Track listing
- Japanese bonus tracks
- Songs
- References
Speaking about the album, lead singer Alan Donohoe said, "The album was inspired by a combination of choral music, the television show 24, Bond theme tunes, World War I poets and the Sugababes".
The Rakes also went on their biggest ever UK tour, playing 11 gigs over 13 days in March 2007.
The world was a mess but his hair was perfect the rakes
Track listing
On 16 January 2007 the track listing for the album was confirmed on the band's official website. It is as follows:
- "The World Was a Mess But His Hair Was Perfect" - 5:02
- "Little Superstitions" - 3:51
- "We Danced Together" - 3:53
- "Trouble" - 3:16
- "Suspicious Eyes" - 3:48
- "On a Mission" - 3:06
- "Down with Moonlight" - 3:56
- "When Tom Cruise Cries" - 4:48
- "Time to Stop Talking" - 3:38
- "Leave the City and Come Home" - 3:45
Japanese bonus tracks
11. "Cold" 12. "Dangerous" 13. "We Danced Together" (SebastiAn Remix)Songs
1The World Was a Mess But His Hair Was Perfect5:02
2Little Superstitions3:52
3We Danced Together3:53