The fifth full-length studio album from the rootsy California rockers led by singer/songwriter
Dan Layus, Life Imitating Life arrives three years after Augustana's well-received eponymous fourth outing. Produced by John O’ Mahoney (
Metric,
Sara Bareilles), the ten-track collection offers up another evocative blend of soulful heartland rock and open road,
Sam's Town-era
Killers-esque alt pop, with highlights arriving via catchy and compelling singles like "Say You Want Me," "Youth Is Wasted on the Young," "Need a Little Sunshine," and "Remember Me." ~ James Christopher Monger