I’ve been a quiet fan of Mates of State since my days at university. Anecdotally speaking I discovered their music around the same time I started listening to Yo La Tengo, not that it matters. Anyway, for the past few years Mates of State have been sitting quietly off center on my radar screen. I’ve listened to each of their albums a couple of times through, I’ve been pleased with their sound, but nothing really grabbed my heart and mind until now. Their latest disc, Re-Arrange Us (amazon) (itunes), is phenomenal from open to close. Each track is beautifully crafted and I love how this duo has taken the time to let each song linger on for just the right amount of time.
mp3 : Mates of State - My Only Offer
mp3 : Mates of State - You Are Free
It’s rare these days to find an entire album which you love from start to finish. So many talented bands create three to five standout tracks and then muck up the rest of the album seeking simply to fill out the rest of the disc. Not so with this release from Mates of State. Re-Arrange Us is a solid album and deserves a listen from anyone still reading this blog.
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