Real People Discography of CDs

Real People music CDs Track Listing of songs: Love; If I'm A Fool; Go Away; Don't Look Now; Easy; Ashamed; Who Are You-; Don't Lead Me On; Breathe; Sun Shines Down; S.O.S; Moonman; Lonezone; Come On; Begin; See Through You; Everything Must Change;

Real People discography Track Listing of songs: Every Vision Of You; I Don't Mind; Life Is A Bore; Lost In Space;

Real People songs The Real People were Brit-pop before the genre had a name. Of course there was nothing new about Brit-pop -- it was merely a rehash of British Invasion sounds from the '60s, albeit a fun one. And that aptly describes the Real People's eponymous 1991 debut album. Some of it is reminiscent of Oasis, especially the big guitars and the soaring harmonies. Since this full-length predates Oasis, it becomes obvious what other English group besides the Beatles they pilfered from. Then again, the Real People aren't completely original themselves: the Stone Roses' influential brew of psychedelic rock, '70s funk, and late-'80s dance music appears now and then, most notably on the catchy "Window Pane" and "Open up Your Mind." "Window Pane" tried to woo modern rock radio listeners in the early '90s, but even its hypnotic riffs couldn't sway them from the sonic sludge of Nirvana. The album is a fine antidote to Seattle angst; the band seems like they're having a good time. However, it's a tad faceless; there's nothing much to distinguish the Real People from their peers. Stephen Street produced "Window Pane," "The Truth," and "Another Day," and the guitars are as crisp as Johnny Marr's on the Smiths' records that Street worked on. The Real People try really hard to make their songs hummable and memorable, but their songwriting hasn't caught up with their top-flight musicianship yet. ~ Michael Sutton Photographer: Youri Lenquette. Personnel: Chris Griffiths (vocals, guitar); Tony Griffiths (vocals); Sean Simpson (guitar); Tony Elson (drums). Audio Remixer: Paul Gomersall.

Real People CD discography Includes 1 bonus track. Additional Tracks

Real People albums Track Listing of songs: Too Much Too Young; Seen The Light; I Don't Belong; My Own Dream; Someone; Feel The Pain; Run And Hide; Somethings Must Change; Remember The Time; Dream On; What You Want; Sooner Or Later; Somehow Fly; Car Outside; Believer;

Real People CD discography The blame (if such it be) for making genre-bending the order of the day in the late '90s can probably be laid at Beck's door. Look at Cornershop, OMC, Forest For The Trees, etc. By about 1997, it got to be that an artist couldn't simply be good at one thing, they had to formulate a hodepodge of styles that incorporated the whole of pop music's last thirty years in one postmodern package. Such is the case with Jimmy Ray. Ten or even five years earlier, his matinee idol looks and bouncy, upbeat tunes would have made for a nice, safe pop-rock smash. As it is, Ray ends up assimilating hip-hop beats, techno production moves, rockabilly guitar licks, pop choruses and even the occasional reggae rhythm on his debut album. To his credit, he doesn't take himself too seriously, and the ...