Atlas
by Real Estate
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Mar 4, 2014
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 68
  3. Negative: 5 out of 68
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  1. Custom_Concerns
    Mar 5, 2014
    6
    Atlas SOUNDS nice, but the production and style overshadow simple, uninteresting songs that are too understated, too apathetic to catch and hold my attention. Fans of the genre will undoubtedly find something here - and that is not a bad thing. Real Estate remains at least competent in putting together a worthwhile listen. For me, however, the instrumentals blend together too often, theAtlas SOUNDS nice, but the production and style overshadow simple, uninteresting songs that are too understated, too apathetic to catch and hold my attention. Fans of the genre will undoubtedly find something here - and that is not a bad thing. Real Estate remains at least competent in putting together a worthwhile listen. For me, however, the instrumentals blend together too often, the songs don't differentiate themselves from one another, and the album takes too few risks, dulling the overall atmosphere. Album flow does not always have to be a direct result of similar songwriting and production; it is possible to switch styles and vary dynamic diversity and still have a cohesive effort. Real Estate, in my opinion, has fallen short in that aspect.… Expand
  2. Scooter4849
    Apr 23, 2014
    4
    Not really getting the all the moderate love this thing is receiving. By far their worst record, even if their previous two haven't been all that standout either. The only really solid track here is April's Song. Breezy and forgettable, a very jangle pop affair that isn't very deep.

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 30, 2014
    89
    Real Estate already evaded the sophomore slump on 2011's impressive Days, now Atlas furthers the catalog.
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  2. Blurt Magazine
    Oct 28, 2014
    60
    If anything, Atlas sounds like a fully formed album from another era, complete with woozy harmonies, an assured shimmer and a constant jangle.
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  3. cokemachineglow
    May 7, 2014
    80
    The music Real Estate make is so melodic and plentiful that it could capture any feeling it wanted to--Atlas just transposes their sound into the evening.
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