There is something so chill, so 'perfect day ever' about this album that you would have to be a goddamned robot not to fall in love with its charm. It is no wonder that this album has broken into a ton of year end lists seemingly without even trying. Following in the vein of Pavement at their most lackadaisical, Real Estate makes perfect lazy day music to be enjoyed alone or with friends, at home or on the lake, in the dead of winter or in the full blaze of summer. Basically this is the ideal soundtrack for anytime life is about living and nothing more, with what may or may not be a stoned smile on your face. While Real Estate draws from the well of a lot of mid-80s college bands like R.E.M. and the Feelies, these guys are a hell of a lot more fun. Even when lead singer Martin Courtney is pushing toward subversion on songs like "Suburban Dogs," there is always a buzzed bliss that defines this whole affair. Regardless of the late release date, this album quickly became the go to album of the year when life became too much about everything but living.
"Suburban Beverages"
"Black Lake" live
"Snow Days"
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