Life Imitating Life is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Augustana, released on April 22, 2014 via Razor & Tie. The album features Sarab Singh on drums, all other instruments were recorded by Dan Layus.[1][2]
| Life Imitating Life | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 22, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | March–September 2013, Rhinebeck, NY and Nashville, TN. | |||
| Genre | Rock, pop rock, indie rock, roots rock | |||
| Length | 43:19 | |||
| Label | Razor & Tie | |||
| Producer | John O’Mahony | |||
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| Singles from Life Imitating Life | ||||
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Track listing
editSongwriting credits adapted from the album’s liner notes and the Songview database;[3][4] production credits adapted from the album’s liner notes and Tidal.[3][5]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ash and Ember" | Daniel Layus, Martin Robert, Kyle Shearer | Layus | 3:56 |
| 2. | "Need a Little Sunshine" | Layus, Curt Schneider | Schneider | 3:47 |
| 3. | "Love in the Air" | Layus | Layus | 4:08 |
| 4. | "Youth is Wasted on the Young" | Layus, Jimmy Messer | Layus | 3:28 |
| 5. | "Say You Want Me" | Layus, Lindsay Rimes | Jon O'Mahony, Layus, Kurt Uenela[a] | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Fit Together" | Layus | Layus | 4:15 |
| 7. | "According to Plan" | Layus | O'Mahony, Layus, Uenela[a] | 3:53 |
| 8. | "I Really Think So" | Layus, Gary Louris | O'Mahony, Layus, Uenela[a] | 3:16 |
| 9. | "Alive" | Layus, Schneider | O'Mahony, Layus, Uenela[a] | 3:36 |
| 10. | "Remember Me" | Layus | O'Mahony, Layus, Uenela[a] | 3:52 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Long Way to Go" | Layus | 3:15 |
| 12. | "American Heartbreak" | Layus | 4:00 |
| Total length: | 45:14 | ||
Notes
editPersonnel
editAll credits are adapted from the album’s liner notes.[3]
Musicians
- Daniel Layus – vocals, instruments (all); production (except 2); mixing (1, 3, 4, 6, 11, 12)
- Sarab Singh – drums
Technical personnel
- John O'Mahony – production, mixing (5, 7–10)
- Kurt Uenala – additional production (5, 7–10)
- Curt Schneider – production, mixing (2)
- Brad Blackwood – mastering
- Pete Giberga – executive production
- Jeremy Cowart – photography
- Joseph McCarthy – packaging layout and design
References
edit- ↑ "Amazon". Amazon. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ↑ "Life Imitating Life by Augustana". iTunes. April 22, 2014. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Life Imitating Life. Razor & Tie. April 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Layus Daniel". ASCAP. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Life Imitating Life". Tidal. Retrieved June 4, 2026.