Mates of State

Team Boo is filled with gloriously minimalist pop music with the barest of drums pitted against the constant whirr of keyboards. Overriding all of this are the vocals of Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel, who let out the biggest, most joyous choruses and harmonies. Huge hooks and some very good vibrations emanate.

After touring in support of their sophomore gem, Our Constant Concern, Mates of State's
Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel left their lovely San Francisco residence for Gardner's
home state of Connecticut. There, the indie-pop duo resumed writing and recording with
engineer John Croslin (Crooked Jades, Beulah) and Spoon drummer Jim Eno for the band's
third album, Team Boo. The dozen-track set is sharp, shiny pop rock and unlike... More >