Real Life (Real Lies album)
| Real Life | ||||
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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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Real Life is the debut album by British band Real Lies, released on 16 October 2015 through independent label Marathon Artists.
Composition and production
The band developed the tracks on the album while living in Manor House, north London.[1]
Reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| 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
All 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
- ^ 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.