Team Boo
Mates of State · 2003
40 min · 12 tracks · indie pop
Bright harmonies intertwine with playful melodies, creating an infectious indie pop soundscape bursting with optimism.
Why this album works
'Team Boo' received critical acclaim for its vibrant energy and inventive arrangements, landing on several year-end lists. The album helped further establish Mates of State as a significant act within the indie pop movement of the early 2000s, influencing a wave of similar artists.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels bright, uplifting listening experiences short, engaging track lengths
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Team Boo' is Mates of State's third studio album, following their breakout success with 'Our Constant Concern' in 2002. At this point, the duo was solidifying their place in the indie pop scene and expanding their sound while maintaining distinct vocal interplay and catchy arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jordana· Sufjan Stevens· Ellie Goulding
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ha Ha Standout 2:59
- 2 Whiner's Bio 2:32
- 3 Fluke 2:48
- 4 Open Book 3:39
- 5 Middle Is Gold Standout 4:24
- 6 The Kissaway 3:39
- 7 Gotta Get a Problem 2:42
- 8 Parachutes (Funeral Song) 3:47
- 9 An Experiment 4:15
- 10 Sound It Off 3:24
- 11 I Got This Feelin' Standout 3:07
- 12 Separate the People 2:54
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