THE RAKES Retreat (2005 UK Moshi Moshi Records 3-track promotional CD-R acetate single issued exclusively to reviewers and radio stations. The influences of Wire Joy Division and The Jam pour out in ‘Retreat’ wherein the clanging instrumentalfits snuggly into Donohue’s compelling narrative; as the cyclical lyrics about life’s mundane routine are delivered with clarity. Custom printed disc plus wraparound black picture inlay) 1. Retreat2. Dark Clouds3. Strasbourg - Live At Rough Trade