Re-Arrange Us
Mates of State
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Get Better | Mates of State | 3:27 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Now | Mates of State | 2:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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My Only Offer | Mates of State | 2:58 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Re-Arranger | Mates of State | 4:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Jigsaw | Mates of State | 3:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blue and Gold Print | Mates of State | 4:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Help Help | Mates of State | 3:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You Are Free | Mates of State | 3:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Great Dane | Mates of State | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Lullaby Haze | Mates of State | 4:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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iTunes Review
The fifth album from husband-wife duo Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel may well be a reflection on how life rearranges itself when certain events occur — they now have two small children— or it may be a statement on artistic evolution. Longtime fans may miss the edgier, more experimental side of the duo, which gives way here to a more polished, radio friendly Mates of State. But patience and a closer listen reveals Re-Arrange Us to be full of quirks (ok, subtle quirks) and ripe, full-bodied music that rewards the listener. Like fellow indie duo Fiery Furnaces, M.O.S. are capable of truly intelligent songwriting and poetic lyrics, while offering up hooks that carry unique twists. Yes, there’s no good reason radio shouldn’t jump on “My Only Offer” with Gardner’s lilting, looped piano bits (her organ infatuation seems to have morphed into piano affection), or even the loping and broody “You Are Free.” Hammel’s drums pull you in on “Now,” and Gardner’s insistent chorus, repeating the word, keeps you riveted, right through the multi-tracked, Abba-esque refrain at the end. Being radio-friendly is nothing to be ashamed of. Nice work, Mates.
Customer Reviews
yay more mates!!!!!
Man i am so happy i got this album!! I have been a fan of mates of state since teamboo and was not sure if Re arrange Us would live up to those standards..... I am glad to say it might even be better. I do believe i heard some guitar on this album which caught me off guard for second but adds a new unfamilar sound to this wonderful album and great band. Favorite tracks are "Get Better" "Jigsaw" and " You are Free". ROCK ON MATES OF STATE!!!
Tired of singing (...not)
Phenomenal. Better than I expected. I was a little nervous that they would get away from the keys & drums of classic Mates of State, but I pleasantly surprised as they maintained the intrigue of their unique style, with a few added elements. Buy it. It will make your work day go faster.
Forget all your politics for a while
AMAZING ALBUM! Check out tracks "Get Better" and "The Re-Arranger." Those are definitely my favs.
Biography
Formed: 1997 in Lawrence, KS
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Mates of State
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Get Better | Re-Arrange Us | 3:27 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Goods | All Day | 4:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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My Only Offer | Re-Arrange Us | 2:58 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Re-Arranger | Re-Arrange Us | 4:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Now | Re-Arrange Us | 2:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You Are Free | Re-Arrange Us | 3:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Jigsaw | Re-Arrange Us | 3:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blue and Gold Print | Re-Arrange Us | 4:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Help Help | Re-Arrange Us | 3:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Lullaby Haze | Re-Arrange Us | 4:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Pop, Pop/Rock, Indie Rock
- Released: May 20, 2008
- ℗ 2008 Barsuk Records under exclusive license from Mates of State
