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- Date Released: January 1, 2000
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Style: Indie Rock
- Label: Polyvinyl Record Co
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Bursting with euphoric energy, My Solo Project is a tremendous debut full-length from San Francisco's Mates of State. With organ, drums, and belted-out boy-girl harmonies, the Mates of State crank out a giant, joyous pop sound that needs no overdubbing or ornamentation to convey its exuberance. The keys-fronted lineup begs comparison to bands like Ben Folds Five and Quasi, but the Mates of State have built a freshness all their own, rejuvenating indie pop with unbelievable vigor. Vocalist/organist Kori Gardner has a honey-sweet voice that shifts easily from languorous to explosive within single songs, deftly intertwining with drummer/vocalist Jason Hammel's punctuated yell-singing. The band's bouncy live sound excels on songs "La'hov" and "Everyone Needs an Editor," while songs like "Nice Things That Look Good" and "Ride Again" prove a solid ability to slow down and noodle. The momentum of My Solo Project is further sustained by the varied tempos and rhythms -- just a little loose around the edges -- that build from one to the next in a way that rigid rock beats so often miss. The simple, repetitive lyrics take on a poetic, jazzy quality, as one singer maintains the chorus line while the other solos with words -- reminiscent of fellow West Coast indie rock duo the Halo Benders. With this all-round impressive debut of passionate, accessible pop/rock, the Mates of State breath fresh excitement into the indie scene in a big way.
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| 01. |  |
Names |
0:51 |
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| 02. | |
Proofs |
2:18 |
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| 03. | |
What I Could Stand For |
3:22 |
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| 04. | |
La'hov |
3:46 |
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| 05. | |
Nice Things That Look Good |
4:27 |
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| 06. | |
Control Group |
3:00 |
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| 07. | |
Throw Down |
2:31 |
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| 08. | |
I Have Space |
2:26 |
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| 09. | |
Everyone Needs an Editor |
2:54 |
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| 10. | |
Tan/Black |
3:57 |
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| 11. | |
Ride Again |
3:40 |
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| 12. |
More in Me |
0:39 |
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12 Total Tracks, 33:51 Total Length
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Credits
- John Croslin - Engineer // Jason Smith - Photography // Mates of State - Main Performer // Mates of State - Design // Mates of State - Layout Design // Jason Hammel - Design // Jason Hammel - Layout Design // Kori Gardner - Design // Kori Gardner - Layout Design // Matthew Davis - Design // Matthew Davis - Layout Design
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