My Solo Project

Mates of State | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 15, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polyvinyl Records
• ASIN: B00008J2P6
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,677 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, May 28, 2002

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F. H. Payne (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Solo Project (Audio CD)

This album from a nobody band from Lawrence, Kansas, has found its way deeply into my heart and into my top 5 of all time list. Their crazy organ riffs and incredibly energetic vocals make you music-happy like you haven't been since you rocked out to Don't Your Forget About Me in your bedroom in the 80's. Never has minimalism sounded so good. While musically they don't necessarily sound alike, Neutral Milk Hotel is one of the only bands I can think of that come close to capturing this kind of emotion with what seems like so little effort. And like NMH, this is one of those CD's that makes me feel okay about never upgrading the...stereo in my car; I blast this until it distorts and then turn it up a little louder. On stage, Jason and Kori are like two Hello Kitty characters gleaming at each other while they sing their lungs out and pound away at their respective instruments and is something that should not be missed. Though it's hard for me to imagine now, the only song that I really liked when I first heard it was A Control Group which remains an unparalleled work of genius.

If you're new and wondering which of their CD's to buy, *definitely* get this one first. I'm certainly a fan of their latest but I don't think they'll ever touch this one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, June 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: My Solo Project (Audio CD)

My husband brought this album home one day, and on the first listen, I really didn't like it. I found it annoying, in fact. But then, they opened up for Cinerama, and my mind was completely changed! They were supercharged! Magnetic, engrossing, charming, refreshing...that sort of thing. It was an odd moment...having my opinion swayed so drastically by a live performance.

So, of course, I listened to the album again, and now it's one of my favorites. Can't wait for the new one! Give this band a chance....they may grow on you...or knock you over the head, like they did me. :) If you have a chance, see them live. They're touring with the Minders, this summer, I believe.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This is a lot fun, January 17, 2005

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Louise "beatlejuice" (Marquette, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Solo Project (Audio CD)

There is no other band that I know of that get's down like these guys to while banging out on the 'ol organ. Although to many the vocals may seem annoying at first, after hearing the second track on the cd I'm sure you'll learn to love it. This cd is a ton of fun to listen and dance to. If I'm ever in a bad mood this is the first cd that I put in. Try it out!