Real Life

Marie Wilson

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 22, 1999)
• Original Release Date: June 22, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B00000JC6L
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #249,119 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, January 28, 2000

By	Ralph Quirino (Keswick, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I took a chance on Marie Wilson's REAL LIFE after reading an Internet review of the Australian version of the album. I wasn't disappointed. The songs on the album are rich, strong, rocking. They burn brightly, passionately, convincingly. They bring to mind other "tough"-minded femme-rockers like Beth Hart (another excellent disc, too!), Trish Murphy, Amy Rigby and Mary Lou Lord. There's no boo-hoo-hoo, heart-on-sleeve pathos at work here: just sure-minded songs that GO somewhere and DO something. Absolutely one of the best discs I've heard, EVER!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A talented young Australian who deserves every success!, November 17, 1999

By A Customer

I was excited to hear the US version of Real Life and I wasn't disappointed by the new addition "Free" which is also on the soundtrack for the new Susan Sarandon and Natalie Porter movie, "Anywhere But Here". The other new addition to the CD is the song, "Even When I'm Sleeping" which was originally released by Sydney based group 'Leonardo's Bride'. Although the original was great, Marie also does the song justice. I was disappointed that the song "Impossible" was left off the US version as it is one of my favourite songs on the albumn and I wonder why it didn't make this CD?

Overall, Marie shines in her debut CD release as a signed artist. I hope she makes it back to the US in the near future. I am originally from Melbourne and I have missed hearing her perform.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars World Class Material - World Class Star, October 25, 1999

By A Customer

When I reviewed "Next Time" earlier this year I also mentioned "Real Life", the album. Now I have heard both the Aussie version and the US version, including the two new songs "Free" and "Even When I'm Sleeping". I can now confirm this young lady's status as a world class star. There is not one note out of place and the emotive lyrics crave your indulgence time and time again. On this album every track is a hit and if you haven't bought it yet, do yourself a big favour, rush out and get a copy. If you are into Sarah McClachlan, Melissa Etheridge, Indigo Girls, you will really dig this powerful Australian performer. While you are at it, try and catch one of her live performances in the "Hard Rock Cafe Tour" with Beth Hart, right across America till November 19, you'll be glad you did.