Mates of State: Re-arrange Us
Mates of State is releasing Re-arrange Us on May 20. This album is their fifth full-length since debuting in with a 7″ single in 1999. A vinyl LP with a digital download will be released on June 17.
Re-arrange Us is distinct from their previous albums, due to the added musicians they brought into the studio. Selective about this expansion, the duo added guitar, cello, trumpet, and backing vocals throughout the ten tracks.
Sitting well with Mates of State’s re-arranging, Kori Gardner left her signature organ sound, now playing piano and various synth sounds. No worries, Jason Hammel is still backing Kori with vocals behind his Gretsch Round Badge drum set.
Ben Gibbard and Chris Walla, joins them in Jigsaw, one of the three tracks Walla produced. Other additions include Peter Katis, producer of six tracks, and Jim Eno (Spoon) on percussion, a track he produced.
Other changes are coming to their live shows. The married couple normally perform by themselves, but Barsuk Records has announced they will be “expanding to a multiple member touring outfit for their upcoming shows during the remainder of 2008.” We can assume that their two children will continue to accompany them on the road.
Mates of State – Re-arrange Us:
1. Get Better
2. Now
3. My Only Offer
4. The Re-arranger
5. Jigsaw
6. Blue and Gold Print
7 Help Help
8. You Are Free
9. Great Dane
10. Lullaby Haze
05/16 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
05/22 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
05/24 – Bend, OR – Les Schwab Amphitheater
05/25 – Sasquatch Festival, Washington – Gorge Amphitheater
05/28 – Los Angeles, CA – Henry Fonda Theater
06/06 – Lawrence, KS – Wakarusa Music Festival
06/07 – Omaha, NE – The Slowdown
06/08 – St. Louis, MO – The Bluebird
06/10 – Oklahoma City, OK – Bricktown Ballroom
06/11 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theatre
06/12 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
06/13 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Alternative Lounge
06/14 – Little Rock, AR – Rev Room
06/15 – Memphis, TN – Hi-Tone
06/17 – Newport, KY – Southgate House