Real Estate is an American indie rock band from Ridgewood, New Jersey, formed in 2009, led by singer-songwriter Martin Courtney. Known for jangle-pop melodies and mellow, melodic arrangements.

Albums reviewed on DeBaser include Days (2011), Atlas (2014) and In Mind (2017). Matt Mondanile left the band prior to In Mind; Julian Lynch contributed on In Mind. In Mind was released on Domino.

DeBaser reviews consistently note Real Estate's signature jangle-pop sound and melodic calm. Albums like Days, Atlas and In Mind are praised for pleasant melodies but critiqued for homogeneity. The departure of Matt Mondanile before In Mind is highlighted. Recommended for listeners who prefer mellow, spring-like indie pop.

For:Fans of jangle-pop and mellow indie rock; listeners who like Mac DeMarco or The War On Drugs.

 The metaphor of the good player and the superstar.

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 A formally impeccable album, with all the elements in their place, that stands on its legs, but fails to leap and take flight.

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 So take off the wigs, these young men have quite a few grievances to soothe; an album to be savored from top to bottom.

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