AA…AA…AA…AA 
Blue state? FUNK
Theme: names with double AA’s
Common batteries {and clue to theme}
DOUBLEAS 
Cacophonous, as a crowd AROAR [cacophony is irritating, discordant; a roaring crowd is a blend heard as one]
RATING:
Three grins = Excellent: Loved it; Two grins = Good: Enjoyed it; One grin = Satisfactory: A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Unsatisfying: No fun
