22 Grand Job is the sonic equivalent of a double espresso consumed in a grey office cubicle.
It captures the frantic, nervous energy of the mid-2000s UK indie scene, specifically the slice that looked toward Wire and Gang of Four for inspiration rather than Oasis.
The title track is a masterclass in economy, using a jagged, repetitive guitar line to mirror the monotony of a low-level city career while the rhythm section provides a propulsive, danceable heartbeat that feels like a panic attack you can move to.
How does 22 Grand Job sound next to the rest of The Rakes's catalogue?
This album stays in step with the catalogue across the board — no axis departs enough to be worth its own note. Hover the dots to see where each one sits.
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