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  • Summary: The second full-length release for the Brooklyn, New York-based indie rock band was recorded with Kevin McMahon.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. The A.V. Club
    Oct 18, 2011
    100
    Real Estate set itself up to falter by comparison, but Days pulls off the impressive feat of earning that company [of Beach Boys' Today, the Byrds' Notorious Byrd Brothers, and The Shins' Oh, Inverted World].
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 15, 2011
    83
    Drifting along on surf-garage guitars and lazy daydream harmonies. [28 Oct 2011, p.73]
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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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  4. Filter
    Oct 18, 2011
    78
    In just two very natural albums, the dudes from Ridgewood, New Jersey, have managed to ensconce the indie ethos better than anyone has in quite a while, and the time of their season is right now.
  5. PopMatters
    Oct 18, 2011
    70
    The sound might be crisper, but ultimately on Days, the song remains the same.
  6. NOW Magazine
    Nov 29, 2011
    60
    Days is a step in the right direction, but we're hoping they can challenge themselves to do something greater on album three.
  7. Dusted Magazine
    Oct 17, 2011
    40
    It is unremarkable to the point of being enraging.

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
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  1. 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 ofWhile 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.… Expand
  2. 9zep_peppers
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    So glad a found this band. Such good music.
  4. 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 aGoes 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.… Expand
  5. 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 accomplishedPretty, delicate, melancholic, with the right amount of aching and hope, and beautiful guitars throughout in each song this is an accomplished little album.… Expand
  6. 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 everyBeautifully 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.… Expand
  7. 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 themThis 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
  8. 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 thatI 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!… Collapse

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