Real Estate cover

Real Estate

Real Estate · 2009

10 tracks · indie rock

A sun-drenched blend of jangly guitars and breezy melodies evoking the essence of laid-back suburban life.

Why this album works

The album received critical acclaim, with notable praise from publications like Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, helping establish Real Estate as significant players in the indie rock scene. Its warm sound and relatable themes resonated with listeners and contributed to the lo-fi aesthetic that became popular in the late 2000s.
Best for
laid-back summer vibes nostalgic suburban reflections easygoing afternoon soundtracks
Context
Released in January 2009, 'Real Estate' marked Real Estate's debut album, introducing their unique take on indie rock. At this point, the band was still relatively unknown, having formed just a year prior in 2008, and this album laid the groundwork for their subsequent rise within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· Jordana· The Kooks

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Beach Comber Standout
  • 2 Pool Swimmers Standout
  • 3 Suburban Dogs
  • 4 Black Lake
  • 5 Atlantic City Standout
  • 6 Fake Blues
  • 7 Green River
  • 8 Suburban Beverage
  • 9 Let's Rock the Beach
  • 10 Snow Days

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