Real Life is the debut album by British band Real Lies, released on 16 October 2015 through independent label Marathon Artists.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 16 October 2015 | |||
| Genre | Synthpop, alternative dance | |||
| Length | 43:44 | |||
| Label | Marathon Artists | |||
| Producer | Real Lies | |||
| Real Lies chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Real Life | ||||
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Composition and production
editThe band developed the tracks on the album while living in Manor House, north London.[1]
Reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 67[7] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Clash |   [2] |
| The Guardian |   [3] |
| NME | [4] |
| musicOMH |  [5] |
| DIY | [6] |
The album has received favourable reviews from publications including the Guardian and NME.
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Kev Kharas, Pat King and Tom Watson
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Blackmarket Blues" | 4:37 |
| 2. | "Dab Housing" | 4:14 |
| 3. | "World Peace" | 4:01 |
| 4. | "Deeper" | 4:13 |
| 5. | "One Club Town" | 3:39 |
| 6. | "North Circular" | 5:13 |
| 7. | "Lovers' Lane" | 3:12 |
| 8. | "Seven Sisters" | 3:07 |
| 9. | "Naked Ambition" | 3:03 |
| 10. | "Gospel" | 3:34 |
| 11. | "Sidetripping" | 4:44 |
References
edit- ^ Doran, John (29 October 2015). "Natural Habitat: Real Lies Interviewed". The Quietus. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Radcliffe, Maya Rose (2015-10-13). "Real Lies - Real Life". Clash. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ MacInnes, Paul (2015-10-15). "Real Lies: Real Life review – lovelorn electropoppers repackage the 90s". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ Cooper, Leonie (2015-10-12). "Real Lies - 'Real Life'". NME. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ Raymond, Max (2015-10-23). "Real Lies - Real Life | Album Reviews". musicOMH. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ Connick, Tom (2015-10-16). "Real Lies - Real Life". DIY. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "Real Life by Real Lies". Metacritic.