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A thoroughly enjoyable album

Wonder Turtle | new jersey, USA | 11/23/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I had this in college and lost it (along with all my other cassettes) somewhere along life's journey.



now I am trying to reclaim some of those lost tapes via CD )which I am sure I will shortly have to replace with another technology). I re-bought all the Happy Mondays, a Stone Roses CD (the wrong one- dammit), and a number of other CDs. Then I remembered that obscure group I liked (they were rather obscure in my circles even back then). What was the name? oh yeah, Real People, or is it THE Real People?



anyway, I just got it a couple of days ago and havent stopped listening to it. not a single weak track in the entire track record. hard to pick best ones, maybe: Window Pane, Everday is the Same, OPen up Your Mind, She.



Very Good Brit Rock/Pop. Very Beatle-esque!! in a good way. "Oasis-lite" is probably a good description, but then again they preceded Oasis.... Ever hear of Cosmic Rough Riders? they sound like them too (Real People was first too). slightly psychedelic Brit rock/pop. a better more "poppy" Church.



One of those groups that you cant believe wasnt bigger. good stuff.



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Fun Stuff

Paul Kendall | Los Angeles | 12/31/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Pity the also rans that vanished under the heavyweights like Oasis, The Charlatans and Happy Mondays.



The Real People made a tasty concoction of Liverpudlian power pop full of chiming guitars and catchy choruses. There are vast number of great songs on this CD: "Window Pane", "Truth", "Everyday is the Same", "Open up Your Mind". My favorite track is "I Can't Wait", really has a terrific chorus. "Words" is definitely a great variation on the requisite slower track. "Another Day" is a perfect finisher.



There is so much great early 90s Britmusic out there. Plunk down the 99 cents CDs like this and others are commanding and explore. You won't be disappointed."

A must have

Scott Waldon | benicia, ca United States | 08/24/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For lovers of early 90's pop/rock; this disc should be in your collection. Great songs that stick in your head long after you hear them. There are easy 5-6 great singles on this album, and the album as a whole has nary a weak link. Best tracks; Window Pane, The Truth, For You, In Your Hands, She, and Words. If this is available at a discount price (used); gobble it up."