Check out our Soundclick profile
for 25 tracks drawn from all 3 of our albums including fantastic collabs with Maria Daines, and Detroit Rappers Blake Eerie and Leaf Erikson.
NEIL ARCHER: vocals, keys, guitars, dobro, ukulele, gob iron, hammer and spanner.
TIM SMITH: double bass, drums, bass, guitars, keys, ham bones, vocals.
Influences
Add the sound of the classic British bands from the 60's including the Beatles, Cat Stevens, Kinks, The Who, Spencer Davis, and Small Faces - more recent bands such as Supergrass and Paul Weller, the jazz of Pat Metheny, and Jimmy Smith, with a splash of Northern Soul, and that's where we'd like to be.
STAN are a critically acclaimed duo who have attained something of a cult status on a number of internet music sites. Playing in a variety of styles they create their own unmistakable genre that one reviewer rather neatly called "slightly wonky folk". They have appeared on BBC and Commercial Radio, as well as a number of internet stations including being play listed on Pulse.
"Just loved meeting you lovely blokes, great story and wonderful songs evidence of joyous global fusions." BBC Radio host Sue Marchant
"LOSTFORWORDS" CD reviewed in FUSE MAGAZINE
Describing themselves as ‘Internet-Café Jazz’, STAN (great name!) build diverse sounds around off-kilter West Coast rock, Zappa-esque jazz breaks and even rap vocals sometimes. Stan songs deal in dark, cohesive
themes of obsession, compulsion, addiction, love and loss and over the past three years they have attained cult status on several internet sites.
On the face of it, Stan should not really work. Their strangely eclectic pot of sounds, on paper, belongs in the dark corners of real ale pubs. In reality their
heady brew of internet friendly modern takes on classic themes is strangely engaging. Add some brooding Hammond organ and the result is uplifting music you’d love to accidentally find being played live in a week night bar
when you want to chill out rather than party.
COMMENTS BY MYSPACE FRIENDS:
"A fine vintage with a 21st century twist"
"Superlative job on Sunshine in My Soul."
" LOVE THE CD!!! (: "
"...listenin to without a sound just now and its gorgeous, just what the hangover needed!"
"Without A Sound is a beautiful song. I just listened to it 3 times in a row."
"Without a Sound is a seriously cool track"
"Listeining to (and liking!!) "Without a Sound." pure and classic, but relevant. Songwriting is very direct. You've got a lot to be proud of."
"This song [Without a Sound] really got to me.I rated it 10 because you made me cry in recognition...music sometimes has that effect on me."
"Lullaby..." is genius! Thanks for letting me know about it.
"Lullaby from the drive... a stunning song!! 100% perfection...very orginal, loving the rap!! Adds style and class to the song..a very laid back kindof sound, something that appeals to me very much so!! I will be checking your profile guys frequently, count me down as another fan!!!"
"The song is really a beautiful track...... I was blown away. I really hope to hear more from both You and Stan together in the future. Your music together is really unique and refreshing to me, probabally because it's so unique. There aren't many tracks out there that feature this angle of music. The only group I can think of the top of my head is the Gorrilaz, but without the accoustic sound and teeny bopper groupies. This track is amazing..... Good job to both of you. I think this collaberation was one of the greatest I've heard in a real long time."
"...it was such a lovely surprise to hear of your new song, and such a beautiful piece of music, so innocent, like a daydream with enchanting melody :) You are doing so well and we're so pleased for what you are acheiving with your talents. I had heard of Leaf and it was really nice to hear what you have created together, an unusual and truly delightful collaboration, this song is free spirited and gentle, it could easily sit alongside any other song I've heard on mainstream radio, and be better than many."
"I have to admit when you described Lullaby to me I was a bit skeptical but after listening to it (over & over) I have to say that it works beautifully... Leaf did an excellent job on it as well...Congratualtions! I can't wait to see what other craziness you have in store for us :-)"
"That is a bloody good track Stan !
Yeah like it and like the mix of style...."
"I need more songs like Lullaby in my life. Fills me up with a gentle warmth.
Definitly a good direction of sound and melody. Keep it up boys.
"inspired"
"Great song! And hey any song about sipping margaritas cant be bad right?"
"Brilliant stuff!! Love the not the rozzers or the
rockers' lyric"
"Hey Stan, your style is unique and your songs are really good!"
"Hi guys, like your music. Every so often it reminds me a little of Pink Floyd, especially the vocals, and that feeling of depth and space."
"you guys rule to be fair"
"Fellas, you produce a psychedelic wave that drives me far out into the deep withouht a second's hesitation. The versitility, & approach requires my utmost respect. Thank you for being creators."
"Great Music, Truly amazing."
"I love the cd! Thanx very much! I have it playing on the pc right now.
Keep up the good work."
"May I take this opportunity to say how spanking I think Son of a Son is? I can see that getting many successful hits for you."
"I love your stuff by the way. You seem to be a mix of the beatles and pink floyd which is cool."
All band photos by Russ "the man with the long lens" Hardy.
Hey STAN Dj Strange...Getten Back @ U Wanted to see how Life has been 4-U Up to this point.. Remember....... Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Because A Person is not finished when Their defeated. Their finished when They quit.......
Thanks for the add! Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people. :) I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site at www.faberoptime.com some time. For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!). Oh and you might like to take a look at some of my vids on my YouTube channel too! www.youtube.com/faberoptime Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Thanks for the friendship!! Keep rockin' and much love and success always!!
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neil... what's up my, bro? hope all is well over there. wanna hear s'thing crazy? there's snow on the ground here in detroit... IN FRICKIN APRIL!!!!!!!! AAARRRGH!
Hi STAN ) Welcome to our page, good to have you with us! We need your support to give a voice to the children who have none of their own...So please be loud and proud with us...and all the great bands you will find on this page who have made a noise to break the wall of silence that traps the innocents...together we can break it down!! So, listen to the great music, look at the excellent pictures, and know that you, along with everyone else on this page, can make a difference... The children must be protected, and we must all do our part...thank you for wanting to do yours and for adding your voice to ours, we grow louder every day...soon they WILL listen!!! The Team @Rock Against Child Pornography UK
