In 2009, Brooklyn-based band Real Estate stirred up a great deal of attention with their debut self-titled album. Earlier this week the band dropped their follow up, Days, which has so far been well-received (and nabbed the coveted, career-boosting Best New Music distinction from Pitchfork). Check out the standout single “It’s Real” to get a taste of the record.
The good folks at Artist Mixtapes asked Real Estate’s bassist Alex Bleeker to make an eight-song playlist. Alex obliged, and put together a great mix that includes Neil Young, Pavement, and 1980′s pop duo The Alessi Brothers (they’re twins!).
Below is the tracklist, but head to ArtistMixtapes.com to stream the mix, and read a complete song-by-song description.
Songs Alex Bleeker (of Real Estate) has been listening to lately
1. Neil Young – Lookin’ For a Love
2. Alessi Brothers – Seabird
3. Pink Floyd – Green is the Colour
4. Pavement – Shoot the Singer (One Sick Verse)
5. Prefab Sprout – When Love Breaks Down
Songs Alex Bleeker (of Real Estate) can’t live without
6. The Feelies – Only Life
7. Little Wings – Faith Children
8. The Beach Boys – Don’t Worry Baby
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