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Mates of State

Best of 2008: Top 10 Albums from Pete Greenberg of Chop Suey

The top 10 albums "that made my head spin (in a good way)" from Chop Suey booker Pete Greenberg.

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Latest comment by: Alex: "Great list. I should have seen Frightened Rabbit last time they came through town"

Mates of State at the Paradise

at Paradise

Although fatigued, Mates really gave it all they had left. And being on the road for so long, I appreciated that.

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Barsuk Records 2008 vinyl releases

Plan your budget accordingly.

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Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "@Dylan -- I KNOW RIGHT?!?!? I'm glad I'm not the only one giddy about this..."

Mates of State — Bring It Back

Gone is most of the excessive cuteness that bogged down their early work, and instead they blossom with a sonic maturity that is much more satisfying.

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Mates of State, Viva Voce, and Smoosh

Photos: Brian Teutsch.

at Neumo's

What was once precociousness is now undeniable prowess; if we don't have Asy and Chloe action figures before those two get their drivers licenses, I for one will be disappointed.

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Mates of State: a sonnet

at Graceland

"What if desire is truth?"

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Don't Need a Reason

Frank Black. Photo found online.

Frank Black

Don't get me wrong. I still look forward to Frank Black coming back and I am still going to go in there with the giddy excitement. But, next time I'll be better hydrated.

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