Real Life (Real Lies album)

Real Life is the debut album by British band Real Lies, released on 16 October 2015 through independent label Marathon Artists.

Real Life
Studio album by
Released16 October 2015
GenreSynthpop, alternative dance
Length43:44
LabelMarathon Artists
ProducerReal Lies
Real Lies chronology
Real Life
(2015)
Lad Ash
(2022)
Singles from Real Life
  1. "World Peace / Deeper"
    Released: 11 November 2013
  2. "North Circular / Dab Housing"
    Released: 21 August 2014
  3. "Seven Sisters"
    Released: 6 May 2015

Composition and production edit

The band developed the tracks on the album while living in Manor House, north London.

Reception edit

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic67[6]
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash          [1]
The Guardian     [2]
NME     [3]
musicOMH     [4]
DIY     [5]

The album has received favourable reviews from publications including the Guardian and NME.

Track listing edit

All tracks are written by Kev Kharas, Pat King and Tom Watson

No.TitleLength
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

  1. ^ Radcliffe, Maya Rose (2015-10-13). "Real Lies - Real Life". Clash. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  2. ^ MacInnes, Paul (2015-10-15). "Real Lies: Real Life review – lovelorn electropoppers repackage the 90s". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  3. ^ Cooper, Leonie (2015-10-12). "Real Lies - 'Real Life'". NME. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  4. ^ Raymond, Max (2015-10-23). "Real Lies - Real Life | Album Reviews". musicOMH. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  5. ^ Connick, Tom (2015-10-16). "Real Lies - Real Life". DIY. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  6. ^ "Real Life by Real Lies". Metacritic.