Mates of State are made of the sweetest couple in the world, Kori Gardner on the organ and Jason Hammel on drums. They even have a little baby who goes with them on the road. But just because they a nice couple with child, it doesnt mean they cant rock the fuck out. Their latest album is Bring it Back.
i once read an interview with frank black (well, black francis back then, i think), where he said he felt like he a little "beatles melody machine" in his head, which was why he could crank out a bazillion ridiciulously, brainwormily catchy tunes.
mos are like that... when you hear their songs you go, "fuck, i know i've heard this somewhere..." but it's not that they're copping, they just have that pop sensibility that can't be faked.
Monica said:
mates of state is one of my top 3 favorite live. i've seen them twice. and i've been listening to bring it back ohhh about 10 times a day.
i really love mos ♥
I totally agree with this statement, I've only seen them once, and I was blown away, I think it was my top show, right next to The Shins.
courtneyriot
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Los Angeles, CA
MAR 29, 2006 06:00 AM