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SickOfStars
05/25/08, 12:30 PM
I'm not too knowledgeable on this band, but I have enjoyed 'Team Boo' for some time, and am intrigued by the new album.

Discuss this band. now. go.
IWasaCamera
05/25/08, 12:33 PM
Ah, the male/female vocal dynamic. Can't say I'm a huge fan though.
SickOfStars
05/25/08, 12:36 PM
Too fun and goofy in a cutsie-indie way for me to pass up :-)

I'm working on getting a hold of the new album, which is supposedly a lot more "domesticated" (according to the ALMIGHTY PITCHFORK)... which I'm guessing means boring...
CatDiesel
05/25/08, 12:45 PM
I like the new album a lot
IWasaCamera
05/25/08, 12:51 PM
"Domesticated" really isn't the most flattering adjective to describe an album. Didn't Pitchfork slam the new album though?
CatDiesel
05/25/08, 12:55 PM
They gave it like a 5.2
IWasaCamera
05/25/08, 12:57 PM
That's not as bad as I thought.

Bob, I'm assuming you're already familiar with Page France but in the slim chance that you're not, give Hello, Dear Wind a spin. Can see you enjoying it.
SickOfStars
05/25/08, 01:11 PM
"Domesticated" really isn't the most flattering adjective to describe an album. Didn't Pitchfork slam the new album though?

That's what I mean. They gave it a 5.2 and slapped that tag on it. Their main complaint is that Kori plays piano instead of keyboard a lot. I could see that changing their sound, but the song for streaming on their myspace is really good.

and I've given Page France a passing listen, perhaps I shall re-take them up.
IWasaCamera
05/25/08, 01:24 PM
Piano actually sounds more appealing to me than keyboard. I'll look into the latest album.

edit: myspace song didn't do much for me haha
Bob Payne
05/25/08, 02:44 PM
I like the new album a lot

ditto.
allhourcymbals
05/25/08, 04:04 PM
I've had Team Boo for quite a while but never looked into getting anything else. Anyone got an idea where to go next?
ThemChains
05/25/08, 04:16 PM
I have enjoyed the new album. In a, sugary sweet, make me giddy, sort of way.
SickOfStars
05/25/08, 07:20 PM
I just looked at AP's front page (for the first time in pretty much forever,) and saw that Mates of State are the featured artist.


...I hate my life...
IWasaCamera
05/25/08, 07:23 PM
haha I thought that was why you made the thread.
imahoodlum
05/25/08, 07:36 PM
i haven't gotten around to picking up the new album.
i need to though.

i am considering seeing them when they come to dallas soon.
anyone seen them live? any good?
SickOfStars
05/25/08, 11:06 PM
haha I thought that was why you made the thread.

no, if I saw that, I just may have not made this thread at all.

all I'm going to hear is "NEW ALBUM SEEMS KINDA COOL HERD SUMTHIN ON INTRNT RADEO NOT AS GUD AS BRND NU!!!"
jkaminallen
05/26/08, 07:17 AM
The new album is super accessible, but i love it anyway. MoS never make bad music, its fact.
Can't wait to see em at Lolla.
CatDiesel
05/26/08, 08:33 AM
The new album is super accessible, but i love it anyway. MoS never make bad music, its fact.
Can't wait to see em at Lolla.

fuck i wanna go to lollapalooza so bad
I'll be seeing them at All Points West at least
IWasaCamera
05/26/08, 12:34 PM
It's not like Mates Of State were this remarkably inaccessible band beforehand.
hollycroftpop
05/26/08, 12:47 PM
I've seen Mates of State twice. It was exactly what you'd expect it to be. A really happy, colorful dance party. One of the more fun shows I've seen. If I remember correctly they played La'Hov both times, and that's my favorite song, so I was pumped.
SickOfStars
05/26/08, 03:07 PM
It's not like Mates Of State were this remarkably inaccessible band beforehand.

there's only so inaccessible two hot married people singing sugar-coated drum'n'keys pop can be.
IWasaCamera
05/26/08, 03:09 PM
tru dat
SickOfStars
05/27/08, 01:45 PM
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