Toronto – Finally..the Rakes has decided to come to Toronto. I have been a fan of this 4 piece band since I heard their first single Strasbourg. It always seemed like they got lost in the mix with all the other UK “the” bands at the time (The Cribs, The Kooks, The Ordinary Boys, etc) but I have always really liked this band, they have strong lyrics and their songs are catchy. Their debut album had some classic songs that are still on my ipod today – “Work Work Work (Pub Club Sleep)”, “22 Grand Job” and “Terror”.
Here is a video from their second album Ten New Messages, with what could be one of the best song titles ever – “The world was a mess but his hair was perfect”
Anyways, they are probably touring in support of their 3rd LP – Klang. Here are some dates (i’m sure there will be more)
Nov 3, Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City
Nov 6, Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis
Nov 7, Subterranean, Chicago
Nov 9, Mod Club Toronto
