Friend & Foe (Live)

from Just The Family Inside by Mat Hunsley

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Newcastle-based songsmith Mat Hunsley returns with two live recordings from his recent EP A Worrier's Dream.

Recorded and filmed live in a single take, these reimagined solo versions of Friend & Foe and Backward Steps see Mat strip away the textured accompaniments that we heard on the full release. Left behind are the songs in their rawest and most endearing forms, rich with colourful harmony, heartfelt sentiment, and soothing baritone.

This release will be closely followed by perhaps Mat's most enchanting release to date - Just The Family Inside. With intricacy akin to Fleet Foxes and bursting with charm comparable to Bright Eyes' First Day Of My Life, Just The Family Inside provides yet further proof that Mat has become a writer comparable to few others.

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It’s just one of those days
Can’t help but admire the way
That you’re breaking all the things you’ve had to make
It’s just one of those days
Can’t help but hide away
And I wonder what is left for me to say
After telling that everything is okay

Oh when everything around you is caving in
And I’m waiting in the rafters before climbing in
Sometimes I feel alone believing no one’s gonna win
And it’s hard you know
To blend friend and foe

It’s just one of those days
You’ve darkened despite your face
And your swelling with adrenaline and rage
It’s just of those days
You’ve faltered and made mistakes
And you wonder is it ever gonna change
Or is this the you that everyone hates

Oh when everything around you is caving in
And I’m waiting in the rafters before climbing in
Sometimes I feel alone believing no one’s gonna win
And it’s hard you know
To blend friend and foe

It’s just one of those days
Where you think that you’ve found a way
To remove yourself of panic and of shame
It’s just one of those days
That came on to slow your pace
And to push you into putting on the brakes
And to learn that everybody does the same

Oh when everything around you is caving in
And I’m waiting in the rafters before climbing in
Sometimes I feel alone believing no one’s gonna win
And it’s hard you know
To blend friend and foe
Hard you know
To blend friend & foe

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from Just The Family Inside, track released September 22, 2022
Recorded live at Loft Music Studios, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Session filmed by Rob Irish

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Mat Hunsley Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

In September 2022, the Newcastle-based songsmith will return with single Just The Family Inside. With intricacy akin to Fleet Foxes and bursting with charm comparable to Bright Eyes' First Day Of My Life, Just The Family Inside provided yet further proof that Mat has become a writer comparable to few others.

Mat gratefully acknowledges support from PRS Foundation.
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