Realistic

Realistic's James Towning has worked as an electronic noise-maker since the 1980's, fusing electronic and sampled sounds with spoken word and his own sense of humor. Previously releasing electro-pop under the name Fact TwentyTwo, Towning later explored more abstract instrumental territory with 1998's self-released "Maidenhead" album under the name Realistic. "Maidenhead" was later re-released on Negativland's Seeland label. in 2000 Illegal Art released a 12" record of remixes of the track "Smells Like Teen Disco" from "Maidenhead". In 2001 Illegal Art released "Private Moments", the follow-up album to "Maidenhead." A CD of remixes called "Toiletparts" was self-released as a companion to "Private Moments".