In Mind
by Real Estate
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Mar 17, 2017
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. DIY Magazine
    Mar 17, 2017
    60
    In Mind is classic laid-back Real Estate, and while there is comfort in the familiar, at times it can feel a little lax.
  2. Q Magazine
    Mar 14, 2017
    60
    Their near-ambient sound abides. [May 2017, p.111]
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Mar 17, 2017
    50
    Pleasant sonic wallpaper that unfortunately doesn’t leave much of a lasting impression.
  5. Exclaim
    Mar 16, 2017
    50
    The first record without co-founder and lead guitarist Matt Mondanile, who left last year to focus on his Ducktails project, it finds the band struggling to find their footing in his absence.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 3 out of 34
  1. RupaAajShanibar
    Mar 18, 2017
    1
    The production on this album is terrible. Hate the drum sound. I like the guitars but still this record lacks emotion as a whole. Doesn't evenThe production on this album is terrible. Hate the drum sound. I like the guitars but still this record lacks emotion as a whole. Doesn't even come close to there previous work. Really disappointing. Also I saw them live in Knoxville and walked out. Such a boring live show.… Full Review »
  2. AnthonyMiller
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Underappreciated album. Standout album and a great follow up to Atlas. Though it doesn't have what made Atlas so special it makes up for itUnderappreciated album. Standout album and a great follow up to Atlas. Though it doesn't have what made Atlas so special it makes up for it with it's great production.… Full Review »
  3. molecular
    Apr 5, 2017
    8
    Am I nuts or do the guitars sound particularly good on this album? Maybe losing Matt Mondanile wasn't such a bad thing. Terrific songs andAm I nuts or do the guitars sound particularly good on this album? Maybe losing Matt Mondanile wasn't such a bad thing. Terrific songs and good production.… Full Review »
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