Ten New Messages is the second album from London-based indie rock band The Rakes.

The second single is "The World Was a Mess But His Hair Was Perfect," and was released on 16 July 2007.

Speaking about the album, lead singer Alan Donohoe said, "The album was inspired by a combination of choral music, the television show 24, Bond theme tunes, World War I poets and the Sugababes".

[1] The Rakes also went on their biggest ever UK tour, playing 11 gigs over 13 days in March 2007.

[2] On 16 January 2007 the track listing for the album was confirmed on the band's official website.