Released 48 years ago this June
Real Life
Magazine · 1978
41 min · 9 tracks · new wave · punk
A vibrant blend of punk energy and avant-garde pop experimentation, bursting with sharp wit and melodic hooks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 1, 1978, 'Real Life' was Magazine's debut album, emerging from the UK punk scene as they sought to redefine the genre with art rock influences. This album came shortly after frontman Howard Devoto's departure from Buzzcocks, marking a significant shift in his artistic direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Roxy Music· A Flock of Seagulls
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Definitive Gaze 4:28
- 2 My Tulpa 4:51
- 3 Shot by Both Sides 4:04
- 4 Recoil 2:52
- 5 Burst 5:01
- 6 Motorcade 5:44
- 7 The Great Beautician in the Sky 5:00
- 8 The Light Pours Out of Me 4:36
- 9 Parade 5:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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