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
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 22, 2014 (2014-04-22)
RecordedMarch–September 2013, Rhinebeck, NY and Nashville, TN.
GenreRock, pop rock, indie rock, roots rock
Length43:19
LabelRazor & Tie
ProducerJohn O’Mahony
Augustana chronology
Augustana
(2011)
Life Imitating Life
(2014)
Everyday an Eternity: Solo Piano Works
(2022)
Singles from Life Imitating Life
  1. "Ash and Ember"
    Released: March 4, 2014

Track listing

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Songwriting 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.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Ash and Ember"Daniel Layus, Martin Robert, Kyle ShearerLayus3:56
2."Need a Little Sunshine"Layus, Curt SchneiderSchneider3:47
3."Love in the Air"LayusLayus4:08
4."Youth is Wasted on the Young"Layus, Jimmy MesserLayus3:28
5."Say You Want Me"Layus, Lindsay RimesJon O'Mahony, Layus, Kurt Uenela[a]3:53
6."Fit Together"LayusLayus4:15
7."According to Plan"LayusO'Mahony, Layus, Uenela[a]3:53
8."I Really Think So"Layus, Gary LourisO'Mahony, Layus, Uenela[a]3:16
9."Alive"Layus, SchneiderO'Mahony, Layus, Uenela[a]3:36
10."Remember Me"LayusO'Mahony, Layus, Uenela[a]3:52
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
11."Long Way to Go"Layus3:15
12."American Heartbreak"Layus4:00
Total length:45:14

Notes

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Personnel

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All 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

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  1. "Amazon". Amazon. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  2. "Life Imitating Life by Augustana". iTunes. April 22, 2014. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 Life Imitating Life. Razor & Tie. April 22, 2014.
  4. "Layus Daniel". ASCAP. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  5. "Life Imitating Life". Tidal. Retrieved June 4, 2026.