Album title: In Mind
Artist: Real Estate
Genre: Indie Rock/Jangle Pop/Dream Pop/Psych Rock
Nationality: American
Release date: March 17
Position in Discography: Fourth
Fear Factor: Moderate
Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No
Average RYM Score: 3.18
Jangle Pop indeed: I like the long guitar intro to the opener, and it's very pleasant as a song. That could be the problem though: it's all very pleasant but nothing really stands out, at least not to me. It's quite low-key and friendly, soft and mellow, but almost fading into the background. Okay, well “Two Arrows” does manage to come out of the general wallpaper sound and impresses me with the guitar work. Another good track is “Diamond Eyes”, and I like the buildup to “Saturday”. It's also a decent song. But overall the whole album is a little tepid and faceless for me, if enjoyable on one level.
Check out more from this artist? I might
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes
Expectation Index: 4