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HMS Friendship

by Stanmore

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On their second single HMS Friendship, Stanmore extend a helping hand to long lost companions and loved ones separated by the tyranny of distance. There is a nostalgia at play here, with the subject matter and sound alike. The crunchy riff driven guitars evoke the more upbeat efforts of Guided By Voices and the Lemonheads, but the interplay in the vocal harmonies brings a lightness that is becoming one of Stanmore’s signature qualities.

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HMS FRIENDSHIP

7 cards
1 cake
Different title
Same day
Best wishes from far away
A friendly voice makes my day

Don’t need presents
Don’t want praise
Got all I need in one place
Friends are like lifeboats on stormy days
Always to the rescue
Come what may

Let me know you’re safe and sound
Dark clouds are looming
I need to know you’re homeward bound
When the rain is pouring
Let me know you’re safe and sound
Keep your feet upon the ground
I need to know you’re homeward bound
This is friendship calling

Kind words
Good deeds
A room with a zoom is all I need
Always together when far apart
Doesn’t really matter so much has passed

Let me know you’re safe and sound
Dark clouds are looming
I need to know you’re homeward bound
When the rain is pouring
Let me know you’re safe and sound
Keep your feet upon the ground
I need to know you’re homeward bound
This is friendship calling

Don’t overthink
What you said
Don’t analyse
What you read
Keep your faith in good friends
They’ll stick with you till the end
They’ll be with you at the end


Let me know you’re safe and sound
Dark clouds are looming
I need to know you’re homeward bound
When the rain is pouring
Let me know you’re safe and sound
Keep your feet upon the ground
I need to know you’re homeward bound
This is friendship calling

This is friendship calling
This is friendship calling
This is friendship calling
This is friendship calling

credits

released January 26, 2024
Written and performed by STANMORE

Vocals and guitar - Matt Cooper
Vocals and synth - Lainey Hartley
Bass guitar - Tim Turner
Drums - David Vale

Recorded, mixed and mastered at Southsea Sound, UK.

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Stanmore England, UK

Formed in 2023, Stanmore is an indie pop rock band from the south coast of the UK. Known for writing ‘insanely catchy songs’ influenced by friendship and the vagaries of life, Stanmore is a band full of infectious energy with an emo heart.
Stanmore are fronted by Matt Cooper (vocals and guitar) and Lainey Hartley (vocals and synth) with Tim Turner (Bass Guitar) and David Vale (Drums).
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