Real Estate – In Mind

Real Estate – In Mind

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In lesser hands, the band’s tranquil manifesto would fall into motionless, “sounds pretty good” territory creating vague background music that doesn’t leave anyone with any kind of impression. But Real Estate’s gentle touch embraces their soothing orchestration like a parent holds their newborn. The group rarely write hard angles into their songs. Their lyricism leans on expressive language and mild surrealism. It’s been eight years since Real Estate’s debut self-titled album, a record in which you could practically hear the Jersey shoreline washing away in the background of their suitably chilled out indie-rock. The two albums since, 2011’s Days and 2014’s Atlas saw the band retain their initial sound, but utilize the bigger production values now afforded to them and saw their songs subtly grow in maturity. On, In Mind, Real Estate’s fourth album, to their credit have remained a consistent. No easy feat given their recent history. During a short break, late 2015/early 2016, numerous members took some time off to become parents, relocate, and explore their own side projects. Founding member, Matt Mondanile, used this opportunity to permanently depart from the group and pursue his other band Ducktails. Drafting in replacement lead guitarist, solo artist and long-time friend of the band Julian Lynch, the band has continued in the fashion that they left off. Real Estate are consistent to both themselves and their fans.

3.5 of 5 stars

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