Anyone here like the Real Estate? If you’re not familiar they’re New Jersey combo and to my ears sound like a mix of Teenage Fanclub, The Byrds/CSN, Television, Aztec Camera, High Llamas, early Prefab Sprout and Felt. They frequently cite The Feelies as an influence – who I’ve never heard and perhaps I should (anyone care to advise?) Anyway the new one from them ‘In Mind’ is excellent, in spite of being their first without Matt Mondanile (who is a mighty fine artist in his own right and is now focusing on his solo project Ducktails). Been listening via ‘streaming’ and It sounds like a keeper to me so I feel compelled to go and purchase it from my local Indie shop tomorrow on an expensive piece of plastic – we’re due a long, hot summer – this will be on heavy rotation regardless.
