The Realistics - Real People Are Overrated
Review by Jelena Ostrovska
Real People Are Overrated is the latest album from Realistics, a band known for their unique blend of indie rock and post-punk. The album consists of ten tracks that explore themes of love, loss, and the struggles of modern life.
From the opening track "All the Things You Said" to the final song "End of the Line," Realistics showcase their musical versatility and songwriting skills. The album is filled with catchy hooks, driving rhythms, and emotive lyrics that will resonate with listeners.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "No One Knows," a melancholic ballad that showcases the band's softer side. Another highlight is "Broken Dreams," a fast-paced track that features a catchy guitar riff and a memorable chorus.
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Download
Filename: the-realistics-real-people-are-overrated.zip- MP3 size: 86 mb
- FLAC size: 710 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment Two | ||
| Monotony | ||
| Comedy Of Error | ||
| New Direction Dive | ||
| X Effect | ||
| Turning Around | ||
| Quickie Gone B.B. | ||
| Comedy of Error | ||
| All Along the Highway | ||
| Should've Known | ||
| New Direction Drive | ||
| Four Letter Word For | ||
| Prettiest Idiot | ||
| Starvation Days | ||
| Four-Letter Word For | ||
| Starvation Days | ||
| Apartment 2 | ||
| Digital Brigade | ||
| All Along The Highway | ||
| Should've Known |
Images
Catalog Numbers
TWR512Labels
Tiswas RecordsListen online
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Stereo
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Mike Dos Santos |
| Vocals | Mike Dos Santos |
| Drums | Dave Patrikios |
| Guitar | Dennis Cahlo |
| Keys & Oscillators | William Schalda Jr. |
Notes
First official release by NYC Power Pop, Garage Synth weirdos. Released on Tiswas Records. This is a collection of material penned by the band around 1999.Barcodes
Barcode: 0630800512About The Realistics
The Realistics were an American indie pop, garage rock, punk-wave band from New York City. Formed in 1998, split up at the close of 2003. They were one of a handful of home-bred acts that kick started the first wave of the NYC indie rock renaissance of the aughts.
Name Vars
- The Realistics
Members
- Dave Patrikios
- Mike Dos Santos
- William Schalda Jr.
- Dennis Cahlo
Summary by Jelena Ostrovska
Comments
2023-04-12
The Realistics are the great lost band of the NYC rock renaissance that spawned mainstays like The Strokes, YYYs and Interpol. It's unfortunate that so little of their fire was documented in recorded form. Real People showcases some earlier efforts dating back to '98/'99. Songs like Four Letter Word For, Digital Brigade and Comedy of Error are epic little Indie Pop nuggets packed with elastic, melodic driven bass lines, colorful keyboards, vocal harmonies and smart arrangements. Perhaps no track hits this nail on the head better than Apartment Two with it's notable MBV/Colin Newman-esque verses. Rockers like Monotony and Turning Around give the Attractions a run for their money while the soulful Should've Known surprises with a commanding vocal performance that manages to marry both Prince and Beck. Fans of Elvis Costello's early output, The Jam, dB's, Blondie, Supergrass, Soft Boys and XTC should find something here.
