Real Life is the debut studio album by Joan As Police Woman (Joan Wasser), released by Reveal Records in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2006, and a year later in the United States.

[12] The album has received much critical acclaim, being variously described as "splendidly slinky",[5] "a magical journey",[13] and "a fine showcase".

[8] In her review in The Guardian, Caroline Sullivan described the album as "pensive and gentle; sometimes stately of tempo, sometimes slightly breathless, but always erring on the side of lovely understatement.

"[3] In early 2008, Real Life won in the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards for Best Pop/Rock Album.

[14] It was awarded a silver certification from the Independent Music Companies Association which indicated sales of at least 30,000 copies throughout Europe.