Days
by Real Estate
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Oct 18, 2011
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42
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  1. Ricko
    Sep 27, 2020
    8
    This record takes the styles of 2 of my favourite "jangle pop" bands of the 80's (REM and The Smiths in case you are wondering) and fuses them together using a 2010's powertool. Album number has more vocals and lyrics than their debut and is all the better for it. This album is an overall mood I could get into rather than a set of standout songs I can rave about. That said, there are a fewThis record takes the styles of 2 of my favourite "jangle pop" bands of the 80's (REM and The Smiths in case you are wondering) and fuses them together using a 2010's powertool. Album number has more vocals and lyrics than their debut and is all the better for it. This album is an overall mood I could get into rather than a set of standout songs I can rave about. That said, there are a few highlight, "It's Real" being one and "Green Aisles" is a trip in itself but the whole album is a lesson in sitting back with your substance of choice and leaving the music wash over you. My favourite Real Estate record.… Expand
  2. brycepowell
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    While the adjectives "revolutionary" or "exciting" don't belong in this review, Real Estate's second LP, "Days", captures the feeling of "floating on an inner tube in the sun" just as well as the first. Distorted and layered guitars make for a very comfortable album that grows on you with each listen.
  3. adhamhany
    Mar 15, 2014
    9
    Beautifully peaceful. I really love the music in this album. The guitars sound wonderful. The vocals and lyrics are also great. Nearly every track here is as gorgeous as the one preceding it, with very few exceptions.
  4. JengoMango
    Jan 12, 2012
    9
    Pretty, delicate, melancholic, with the right amount of aching and hope, and beautiful guitars throughout in each song this is an accomplished little album.
  5. afridgetofar
    Jan 5, 2012
    9
    Goes down smooth like a milk shake on the deck one breezy summer day. It can be a bit boring for some, but just sit back and enjoy it for a while. You wont regret it.
  6. 9zep_peppers
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    So glad a found this band. Such good music.
  7. eastside
    Nov 1, 2011
    8
    I had mixed feelings about Real Estate's debut, I thought it was merely alright. So, I had lowered expectations for "Days" and I think that was a blessing because this album has slowly grown on me. I love how the guitars sound on this album. "Out of Tune" is the highlight here, but nearly every song is a winner. The record has a late 80's college rock vibe and reminds me a lot of theI had mixed feelings about Real Estate's debut, I thought it was merely alright. So, I had lowered expectations for "Days" and I think that was a blessing because this album has slowly grown on me. I love how the guitars sound on this album. "Out of Tune" is the highlight here, but nearly every song is a winner. The record has a late 80's college rock vibe and reminds me a lot of the Go-Betweens. Good stuff!… Expand

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Mojo
    Dec 22, 2011
    80
    [An album that] makes you wonder where they will travel next. [Nov 2011, p.101]
  2. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Dec 19, 2011
    80
    A beautifully hazy indie pop record, perfectly suited to hot summer days.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Dec 15, 2011
    80
    If an album's ever demanded the description "plangent" or "mellifluous", it's here. [Dec. 2011 p. 128]
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