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Atlas

Real Estate · 2014

45 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A sun-soaked blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, evoking nostalgic warmth and subtle melancholy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sun-soaked afternoon relaxation
  • nostalgic warmth and introspection
  • background music for reflection
  • gentle melodies for easy listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Atlas' was released in 2014, Real Estate had solidified their presence in the indie rock scene with two previous albums. This album marked their third studio effort, following 2011's critically acclaimed 'Days', and showcased a more polished production as they explored themes of memory and place in their songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Beach Fossils· Wild Nothing· Tame Impala

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Had to Hear 4:50
  • 2 Past Lives 4:33
  • 3 Talking Backwards 3:07
  • 4 April's Song 3:32
  • 5 The Bend 5:12
  • 6 Crime 3:15
  • 7 Primitive 4:16
  • 8 How Might I Live 2:29
  • 9 Horizon 3:11
  • 10 Navigator 3:33

Disc 2

  • 1 The Chancellor 3:50
  • 2 Recreation 3:44

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