Nation of Language - Friend Machine

From the debut album Introduction, Presence
Produced by Abe Seiferth
Mastered by Heba Kadry
one touch
look away
and as far as I can tell
I can’t defend myself
before you know my name
I can’t defend myself
I was an open book
all the weight of the spine
to the cold curbside
I need a friend machine to help me outside
and tomorrow comes
and they all stop singing along
I need a friend machine to help me just to last the night
I look for deliverance but
I’m living under some kind of spell
I can’t defend myself
it’s just an itch
there in the bottom of the mind
come out with it
you make me wonder all the time
are you listening, friend?
will you tend to me and I’ll tend
to the cold curbside
I need a friend machine to help me outside
and tomorrow comes
and they all stop singing along
I need a friend machine to help me just to last the night

[@marcovalenzuela2290]

Sounds like the 80's but renewed. I love this song right now.

[@melm9646]

Incredible!!! I just discovered this band and now I'm addicted! Long live synthesizers and long live the 1980's!!!!

[@paulafaundez]

To the cold curbside 🖤

[@taraanndonohue5606]

I'm an old lady from the 80's but I feel 17 again thanks to this band. Thanks for the fountain of youth through the sound of music!😊

[@ronbuil6923]

You're still a babe don't feel old miss 😉

[@heatherlong8601]

Same same

[@gavtoye9605]

They're great aren't they?

[@DJSoLViC]

Sounds like I found my new favorite band!

[@mcbtex9917]

One touch
Look away
And as far as I can tell
I can't defend myself
Before you know my name
I can't defend myself
I was an open book
All the weight of the spine
To the cold curbside
I need a friend machine to help me outside
And tomorrow comes
And they all stop singing along
I need a friend machine to help me just to last the night
I look for deliverance but
I'm living under some kind of spell
I can't defend myself
It's just an itch
There in the bottom of the mind
Come out with it
You make me wonder all the time
Are you listening, friend?
Will you tend to me and I'll tend
To the cold curbside
I need a friend machine to help me outside
And tomorrow comes
And they all stop singing along
I need a friend machine to help me just to last the night
To the cold curbside
I need a friend machine to help me outside
And tomorrow comes
And they all stop singing along
I need a friend machine to help me just to last the night

[@rodrigomoran5181]

Synth pop from 2022 jajaja 80s are back people I like it a lot

[@sheik404]

I was born in '84 and this sounds more 80s than any of the new songs I remember listening to strapped into the back seat of the car. Amazing work guys!

[@Erniesmt9]

Excellent. Carrying the New Wave torch like it hasn't stopped.

[@MyBJesus]

BEST ALBUM OF 2020

[@nickdelaserna2208]

Synthpop new wave of the 2020s, should this be back in time in the mid 70s..Sounds like Kraftwerk, Human League, Depeche Mode, Yazoo etc

[@silenceblue82]

This is the way

[@oslimargarcia]

Masterpiece! Thanks, I'm so glad that I found this :)

[@vicolandtributes8607]

Sounds like Bowie Berlin era plus Human League... Beautiful

[@lostpicasso260]

Got to see them open for beach fossils in Indy. Definitely worth seeing them live.

[@HRilho]

Hooked AF!

[@jonreidinger1579]

Nice.

[@lancelessard2491]

Very cool retro sound

[@RJCheetham]

Perfect synth music. It couldn't be better for me.

[@sempler101]

this song is so great

[@allasysoeva3683]

great track, gives off Human League vibes a little bit

[@torteragrotel3897]

YOU EFFIN BLEW MY BRAINS OUT !! MY RADIUS IS GONNA KNOW !

[@riccardofolinea]

Just heard this song on Instagram stories. Great one!

[@אלוןרום-ת8ט]

Love this!!!!!! Real music

[@mattelectro78]

Heard this track on a synthpop DJ set livestream. Now one of my faves! Also really love Tournament by the same band.

[@Santacruize]

I find it amazing how similar in Spirit this band is to Australia’s CITY CALM DOWN, especially their debut In A Restless House. If this music elates your soul, check out this sadly now defunct band….

[@legendgamer676]

You guys are fantastic. Really hope the best things come your way!

[@kristianduncan3904]

I need more of this!

[@peterlopesartist]

Very nice music

[@DxSatelliteRock]

Great!

[@koolrockradio]

KOOL!!!

[@davidespreafico1678]

@2.19 ❤️

[@heatherlong8601]

Yes this is my fave part as well!!

[@namoradofreire]

Wowww

[@theaverietts1552]

Seattle Live

[@waayneinteressierts9704]

Hey guys have you released an instrumental version of this song I'd really like to cover it 😍

[@OrdoAbChao-kg5rf]

Choooon!

[@Thereisacatonthewall]

I found this song because my dad played it in the car once

[@reallaxe8394]

Sooo juicy I'm looking for a life preserver

[@reallaxe8394]

Skinny Puppy vibe

[@faber4269]

💯💯😉😉

[@imajazzayman6969]

Noiceee

[@mikew8189]

Sounds like early Depeche Mode, too me.

[@ronbuil6923]

Exactly what I thought friend

[@simonwhitehouse364]

Like a lost early mode song

[@addamazeing]

this on 2x speed man

[@MrRsmit113]

Gothic human league

[@self6190]