Mates of State Cover Album

There seems to be a trend of cover/tribute albums this year.  The latest that has come to my attention is the new covers project by Mates of State called Crushes.  The record was released last week and includes the duo’s unique take on many different artists, such as Belle & Sebastian, Fleetwood Mac, & Death Cab For Cutie.

The Connecticut based duo have apparently been “talking about doing a covers record for a long time.”  I am personally glad that all the talking paid off and that this album has finally come to fruition.  The few tracks that I have heard so far are very different from the original, but they stay within Mates of State’s unique indie-pop style.  I am very excited to hear the rest of the record.