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Team Boo
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Metascore
70

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the third album from the husband-wife duo of Kori Gardner (keyboards) and Jason Hammel (drums). Spoon's Jim Eno produced, along with John Croslin.

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Ha Ha
I can't tell what kind of life I've led today All that's known is what's debatable again Oh, I can't see where you are Where is the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Splendid
    90
    Team Boo is Mates of State's best album to date.
  2. AllMusic
    90
    It could be the most innocent, charming and believable record of 2003.
  3. Delusions of Adequacy
    80
    It's often a bit silly, always fun, and surprisingly inspired.
  4. Magnet
    70
    The previously skimpy instrumental backing has been beefed up at times with synthetic horn parts: a good idea. [#61, p.102]
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  5. Stylus Magazine
    69
    Seeing as this is only their third album, they can still get away with redundancy as long as it’s head-bobbing, genial and oh-so-cute. And it is.
  6. Dusted Magazine
    60
    When they're on, Mates of State recall the better moments of fellow smilers Quasi or The Anniversary, and the rest of the time their friendly pop buzz is more harmless than irritating.
  7. PopMatters
    30
    Hooks so catchy, voices so belty, organ so loud and . . . organy -- the whole experience overwhelmed my ears and hurt my brain. Listen at your own risk.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. MatB
    Jul 26, 2004
    10
    One of the few CDs I have heard that is consistently fantastic start to finish. Team Boo rarely loses it's frantic, edgy energy, so fans One of the few CDs I have heard that is consistently fantastic start to finish. Team Boo rarely loses it's frantic, edgy energy, so fans of the vanilla will want to stay away. Fans of innovative, well-thought-out dance pop won't be able to take it out of their CD player.… Expand
  2. AlexA
    Oct 28, 2003
    9
    few musicians today use their voices as brilliantly as this pair. they have such a wonderful ability to craft compact yet booty shaking indie few musicians today use their voices as brilliantly as this pair. they have such a wonderful ability to craft compact yet booty shaking indie rock. furthermore, they make you feel as though it is all right to smile and be happy amidst all messiness. a must listen!… Expand
  4. JayD
    Apr 24, 2006
    8
    Yah, give Alex A the popmatter job that should come after that 3 out of 10 review.
  5. Cables
    Apr 18, 2006
    7
    Wait. Am i reading that review from popmatters correctly? Does that even make sense? Wait... They don't do much that does make sense.