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Rake It In: The Greatestest Hits
Punk · 2017

Rake It In: The Greatestest Hits

April 7, 2017 · Fat Wreck Chords

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Imagine a tiki bar where the drinks are neon-colored and the house band consists of members from the biggest punk bands of the 90s. That is the essence of Rake It In. This isn't just a collection of songs; it's a masterclass in how to strip a melody to its bones and rebuild it with three chords and a cloud of dust.

The album moves at a breakneck pace, never letting the listener settle into the comfort of the familiar for too long before the next snare hit arrives. It is the sound of pure, unadulterated fun, where the irony of the cover song format is secondary to the sheer technical proficiency of the performance.

Moments Worth Listening For
The seamless transition into the double-time drum beat on City of New Orleans that transforms a folk classic into a mosh pit anthem.
The soaring, harmonized whoa-ohs that punctuate the chorus of I Believe I Can Fly, stripping the song of its original schmaltz.
The moment the distorted power chords kick in on Jolene, turning Dolly Parton's desperation into a high-octane punk gallop.
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