Name: Our Constant Concern by Mates Of State
Brand: Mates of State
SKU: 644110004666
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

Mates of State's Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel opted to give up their day jobs in their native Lawrence, KS, for the rock & roll hills of California in order to make music their life. What an ambitious move. While spending most of 2001 on the road with the Anniversary and Beulah, the duo crafted what would become some of their most delightful pop songs. A stunning follow-up to 2000's My Solo Project, Our Constant Concern includes Mates of State's sugary pop hooks inside whimsical synth loops for ten indie love songs that breathe a life of their own. Bright-eyed Gardner isn't shameful of being in love. Neither is her musical mate and real-life companion, Hammel, and both frolic with deep lyrical conversations. Their harmonies are young but charming. Gardner's songs, like "Halves and Have-nots" and "Girls Singing," twinkle organ tones. "Quit Doin' It" stomps around with a sassy manner and indie rock stylings showcase what a perfect fit Mates of State really are. Their relationship is their musical storybook and Our Constant Concern playfully suggests that love can really be beautiful. ~ MacKenzie Wilson

1. Hoarding It For Home

by Mates Of State

Primary Artist: Mates Of State; Main Performer
Drums: Jason Hammel; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jason Hammel
Kori Gardner; Performer
Composer: Jason Edward Hammel
Kori Gardner Hammel; Composer
All Keyboards: Kori Gardner; Other

2. 10 Years Later

by Mates Of State

Primary Artist: Mates Of State; Main Performer
Drums: Jason Hammel; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jason Hammel
Kori Gardner; Performer
Composer: Jason Edward Hammel
Kori Gardner Hammel; Composer
All Keyboards: Kori Gardner; Other

3. Uber Legitimate

by Mates Of State

Primary Artist: Mates Of State; Main Performer
Drums: Jason Hammel; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jason Hammel
Kori Gardner; Performer
Composer: Jason Edward Hammel
Kori Gardner Hammel; Composer
All Keyboards: Kori Gardner; Other

4. Girls Singing

by Mates Of State

Primary Artist: Mates Of State; Main Performer
Drums: Jason Hammel; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jason Hammel
Kori Gardner; Performer
Composer: Jason Edward Hammel
Kori Gardner Hammel; Composer
All Keyboards: Kori Gardner; Other

5. I Know, And I Said Forget It

by Mates Of State

Primary Artist: Mates Of State; Main Performer
Drums: Jason Hammel; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jason Hammel
Kori Gardner; Performer
Composer: Jason Edward Hammel
Kori Gardner Hammel; Composer
All Keyboards: Kori Gardner; Other

6. Quit Doin' It

by Mates Of State

Primary Artist: Mates Of State; Main Performer
Drums: Jason Hammel; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jason Hammel
Kori Gardner; Performer
Composer: Jason Edward Hammel
Kori Gardner Hammel; Composer
All Keyboards: Kori Gardner; Other

7. A Duel Will Settle This

by Mates Of State

Primary Artist: Mates Of State; Main Performer
Drums: Jason Hammel; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jason Hammel
Kori Gardner; Performer
Composer: Jason Edward Hammel
Kori Gardner Hammel; Composer
All Keyboards: Kori Gardner; Other

8. Clean Out

by Mates Of State

Primary Artist: Mates Of State; Main Performer
Drums: Jason Hammel; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jason Hammel
Kori Gardner; Performer
Composer: Jason Edward Hammel
Kori Gardner Hammel; Composer
All Keyboards: Kori Gardner; Other

9. Halves And Have-Nots

by Mates Of State

Primary Artist: Mates Of State; Main Performer
Drums: Jason Hammel; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jason Hammel
Kori Gardner; Performer
Composer: Jason Edward Hammel
Kori Gardner Hammel; Composer
All Keyboards: Kori Gardner; Other

10. As Night As Now

by Mates Of State

Primary Artist: Mates Of State; Main Performer
Drums: Jason Hammel; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jason Hammel
Kori Gardner; Performer
Composer: Jason Edward Hammel
Kori Gardner Hammel; Composer
All Keyboards: Kori Gardner; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

32 minutes and 3 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Indie Rock, Indie

Label

Polyvinyl Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 21, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

644110004666

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Our Constant Concern