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Real Life Remastered & Expanded

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Reissue. Digitally remastered and expanded edition. Post-punk band from Manchester; Magazine, with their debut album, considered as one of the postpunk era's major jump-off points. 'Real Life' caries a darkly ice-age atmosphere throughout, with the outstanding keyboard work of Dave Formula and twisted vocals from Howard Devoto. We open with "Definitive Gaze", which is a prelude for the album to lure you straight in to "My Tulpa", a deceptively happy song with a strong punk attitude. And part of this album's quality lies in it's dark baroque sound and "Shot By Both Sides" gives you the perfect example. An album for the brooding, night owls who can't be bothered to make something out of their lives, and yet want a bit of cynicism to get on with their lives.

Language ‏ : ‎ English


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 4.84 x 0.43 inches; 3.25 Ounces


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Caroline World Service


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1716044


Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2022


SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 22, 2007


Label ‏ : ‎ Caroline World Service


Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1


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  • One of the very best albums by...
...one of the very best groups ever!
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023 by Jon the Librarian

  • Excellent!
Excellent!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2023 by MEO

  • Interesting Record
The big influences here which are being combined with punk aggression are early Roxy Music, and Brian Eno. The band's sound frequently emulates Roxy, and the songs themselves show these influences ("Motorcade"/"The Bogus Man", "Great Beautician"/"Back in Judy's Jungle", and you can't tell me that "Burst" and "Parade" don't remind you of Bryan Ferry). So if you ever wondered what Roxy Music would have sounded like had they given Brian Eno a much bigger role in the band rather than kicking him out, and then stayed relevant till the age of punk and managed to incorporate its influence in - well, it would have sounded something like this. Having said that, I don't mean to imply that Howard Devoto is anything other than brilliant and original. He's a great frontman; a great lyricist who constructs original and strong vocal lines. He's what makes this band and this album must-hear. The remastering here is quite great, and John Leckie's rather perfect and glistening production shimmers. The light pours out of this record. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2012 by Scott McFarland

  • A post-punk classic...gets better every time you listen to it
I first heard of Magazine when I heard the cover version of The Light Pours Out Of Me by Ministry, and I completely fell in love with it, so I decided to give this album a try. And what can I say, this was just fabulously put together. It starts off with Definitive Graze, with a catchy electronic keyboard riff that pulls you right in. My Tulpa is also the same, and one of my personal favorites. And of course the one with the most memorable ascending guitar riff on the chorus, Shot By Both Sides. It even contains several classic punk tunes, or high-speed and high-energy progressions, such as Recoil and even the bonus tracks were fantastic, especially My Mind Ain't So Open and Touch And Go. I have to admit that post-punk bands have had so much to offer to the music industry, maintaining their roots in pissed-off and high-energy nail-you-in-the-balls attitude, and at the same time not being confined to the simplicity of classic punk rock. I wish I had started listening to it sooner. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2010 by 70s Punk Fan

  • Classic and remastered
This has always been one of my favorite albums of the early 80s (yes, I know, it came out in 1979). Howard DeVoto's voice, light use of synth, punky but not at the expense of songwriting. I was glad to get this remastered edition. In my opinion, the improved sound is the reason to get it; the bonus tracks are a nice bonus, but not the reason to buy the album. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2011 by Mark Colan

  • Not punk at all
Some reviewers have muddied the waters by mentioning DeVoto's Buzzcocks roots. It seems that all along he wanted to be Bryan Ferry, with a bit of a snear in his voice. The musicians are superb & have a sophistication not generally found in punk. God knows how Magazine put together so many great songs & arrangements in their first two albums, but there was no one else even half way close to them 20 years ago. I just listened to their compilation CD & it could have been made yesterday, it sounds that fresh. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2004 by Patrick Oshea

  • Rhythm and dirge
What a classic album. I like this one better than "Secondhand Daylight" because the first four songs are such grabbers. It's appropriate that people who purchase this also purchase "Marquee Moon" by Television because the vocals are not pop-pure. If Tuxedomoon were still in print, that would be a good combination. Unlike today's canned trash, this music allows you to dance and think at the same time. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2003 by Teresa Heinrich

  • Great remaster! This is like someone cleaning off the ...
Great remaster! This is like someone cleaning off the surface of a painting to reveal a priceless work of art hidden underneath!
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2016 by Doug Cox

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