Team Boo, by Mates of State

Team Boo

by Mates of State

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quasiotter i found the video for 'gotta get a problem' and fell in love with it. a few years later, i ripped this from the copy at my local library and listened to it way too much. perfect combination of energy, math-y structures, and catchiness. i even love the two slow songs. glad to finally listen to a copy that i legally own lol Favorite track: Ha Ha.

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1.	Ha Ha 02:59	buy track
2.	Whiner's Bio 02:32	buy track
3.	Fluke 02:48	buy track
4.	Open Book 03:39	buy track
5.	Middle Is Gold 04:24	buy track
6.	The Kissaway 03:39	buy track
7.	Gotta Get A Problem 02:42	buy track
8.	Parachutes (Funeral Song) 03:47	buy track
9.	An Experiment 04:15	buy track
10.	Sound It Off 03:24	buy track
11.	I Got This Feelin' 03:07	buy track
12.	Separate The People 02:54	buy track

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On their third album Mates of State discovered the perfect studio environment to capture their unique blend of vintage Yamaha organ, drums, off-kilter harmonies, and the unique dynamism that holds it all together.

Team Boo was recorded and mixed over three weeks at both Willie Nelson's Pedernales and Jim Eno's The Garage studios. Behind the knobs were Jim Eno (of Spoon) and John Croslin (who recorded Mates' My Solo Project and has worked with Spoon, Beulah, Guided By Voices, Waylon Jennings and countless others).

Craig Montoro (of Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!) even managed to drop by to add some trumpet parts.

All told, Jim and John managed to chronicle one of Mates of State's most infectious and versatile albums. And for anyone who's wondering if Willie dropped by for a spell -- he did.

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released September 16, 2003

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Mates of State are an American indie pop duo, active since 1997. The group consists of the husband-and-wife team of Kori Gardner (vocals, organ, synthesizer, piano, electric piano, and occasional guitar) and Jason Hammel (vocals, drums, percussion, and occasional synthesizer).

As of 2020, the duo has released four EPs and seven full-length, studio albums ... more

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