22 Grand Job

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"22 Grand Job"
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Single by the Rakes
from the album Capture/Release
Released3 May 2004 / 31 October 2005
Genre Alternative rock
Length1:53
Label V2 Records
Songwriter(s) Alan Donohoe, Jamie Hornsmith, Lasse Petersen and Matthew Swinnerton.
The Rakes singles chronology
"22 Grand Job"
(2004)
"Strasbourg"
(2004)

"22 Grand Job" is the debut single by English indie rock band the Rakes, from their debut album, Capture/Release . The song did not chart upon its initial release in 2004, but a re-release the following year proved moderately successful, charting in the UK top 40 at number 39. [1] When headlining Brixton Academy in 2007, the Rakes claimed it was their best song to date.[ citation needed ]

Track listings

CD 1 (B000BCHJWY)
  1. "22 Grand Job" (1:53)
  2. "iProblem" (3:39)
CD 2 (B000BCHJWE)
  1. "22 Grand Job" (1:53)
  2. "Pass the Metro" (2:39)
  3. "22 Grand Job (Filthy Dukes Society Mix)" (4:25)

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References

  1. "22 grand job | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts .