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Composure
A bird in some rain against a blue background
Studio album by
Real Friends
ReleasedJuly 13, 2018 (2018-07-13)
Length32:53
LabelFearless
Producer
Real Friends chronology
The Home Inside My Head
(2016) 		Composure
(2018) 		Torn in Two
(2021)

Composure is the third studio album by American pop-punk band Real Friends. It was released on July 13, 2018 through Fearless Records. It is their last release through the company as well as their last to feature lead vocalist Dan Lambton before his departure from the group in 2020.

Background

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Real Friends released their second studio album The Home Inside My Head in May 2016.[1] It peaked at number 53 on the Billboard 200 in the United States;[2] they promoted it with an appearance at Slam Dunk Festival in the United Kingdom,[3] joining the Warped Tour touring festival and supporting the Wonder Years in the US,[4][5] a headlining UK tour[6] and a headlining US tour through to June 2017.[7]

Release

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"Get By" was released as a single on November 16, 2017.[8] To promote it, the band played a short, three-date tour they dubbed A Weekend in the Midwest Tour, with support from Life Lessons.[9] To close out the year, Real Friends played two holiday shows with Knuckle Puck; both bands were supported by This Wild Life, Pet Symmetry, Free Throw and Hot Mulligan.[10] The band were planned to support Simple Plan on their headlining tour of Australia,[11] and visit Europe, but these treks were cancelled in March 2018 with the band citing mental health reasons.[12] "From the Outside" was released as a single on June 4, 2018.[13] Coinciding with this, the song's music video was posted online.[14] On June 18, 2018, Composure was announced for release the following month, with its track listing and artwork being revealed.[15] "Smiling on the Surface" was released as a single on June 19, 2018.[16] Two days later, the band embarked on the Warped Tour touring festival across North America until August 2018.[17] "Unconditional Love" was released as a single on July 6, 2018.[18] Composure was released on July 13, 2018, through Fearless Records;[19] it was promoted with three listening parties ahead of its release.[15]

In October and November 2018, Real Friends went on a headlining US tour, with support from Boston Manor, Grayscale and Eat Your Heart Out.[20] A music video was released for "Me First" on October 29, 2018.[21] In January 2019, Real Friends appeared at the Maine's 8123 Fest,[22] which was followed by a tour of Latin America the following month.[23] In May 2019, they then performed at the Slam Dunk Festival in the UK.[24] Following this, they supported New Found Glory on their North American tour through to July 2019.[25] In the midst of this, Real Friends released the Even More Acoustic Songs EP, which featured versions of "From the Outside", "Me First", "Composure" and "Get By";[26] the first of these, "From the Outside", had been issued ahead of the EP.[27] In August and September 2019, they went on a short Midwestern and East Coast tour with support from Pronoun and Keep Flying.[28] Following an appearance at Four Chord Music Festival, Real Friends went on European tour with support from Grayscale and Belmont in October and November 2019.[29]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim!6/10[30]

Composure peaked at number 166 on Billboard 200.[2] It also appeared on a variety of Billboard component charts: number 11 on Vinyl Albums,[31] number 15 on Top Alternative Albums,[32] number 25 on Top Album Sales[31] and number 37 on Top Rock Albums.[33] Alternative Press included the album on their list of the year's best releases.[34]

Track listing

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  1. "Me First" – 3:13
  2. "Stand Steady" – 3:26
  3. "From the Outside" – 3:05
  4. "Smiling on the Surface" – 3:07
  5. "Hear What You Want" – 3:16
  6. "Unconditional Love" – 3:41
  7. "Composure" – 3:15
  8. "Get By" – 3:32
  9. "Ripcord" – 3:19
  10. "Take a Hint" – 2:59

Personnel

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Real Friends

  • Dan Lambton – lead vocals
  • Dave Knox – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Eric Haines – rhythm guitar
  • Kyle Fasel – bass
  • Brian Blake – drums, percussion

Production

Artwork

  • Florian Mihr – album cover artwork

Charts

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Chart performance for Composure
Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[2] 166
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[31] 25
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[32] 15
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[33] 37
US Vinyl Albums (Billboard)[35] 11

References

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  1. ^ Deming, Mark. "The Home Inside My Head - Real Friends / Release Info". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Real Friends Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  3. ^ Ralph, Caitlyn (February 8, 2016). "Real Friends announce special headlining tour, all tickets $5". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on June 14, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  4. ^ AltPress (April 22, 2016). "Real Friends release new "Scared To Be Alone" music video". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on June 14, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  5. ^ Sharp, Tyler (August 15, 2016). "The Wonder Years, Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, others announce tour". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
  6. ^ Ralph, Caitlyn (November 11, 2016). "Real Friends postpone tour, Dan Lambton bravely shares statement on mental health". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on June 14, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  7. ^ Toney, Jordan (January 16, 2017). "Real Friends announce tour with Have Mercy, Tiny Moving Parts". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on June 14, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  8. ^ "Get By - Real Friends / Release Info". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  9. ^ Dickman, Maggie (November 16, 2017). "Real Friends debut energetic new song, 'Get By'—listen". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  10. ^ "Real Friends and Knuckle Puck announce two day Holiday Extravaganza". Alternative Press. September 25, 2017. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  11. ^ "Simple Plan announce 'No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls' tour dates with Real Friends". Alternative Press. January 11, 2018. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  12. ^ "Real Friends cancel Australia, UK and EU tour dates, share important statement on mental health". Alternative Press. March 23, 2018. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  13. ^ "From the Outside - Real Friends / Release Info". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  14. ^ "Real Friends tackle mental health with new song 'From The Outside'". Alternative Press. June 4, 2018. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  15. ^ a b Darus, Alex (June 18, 2018). "Real Friends release new song 'Smiling On The Surface,' announce new album". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  16. ^ "Smiling on the Surface - Real Friends / Release Info". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  17. ^ "Real Friends' bassist Kyle Fasel published debut poetry book". Alternative Press. June 14, 2018. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  18. ^ "Unconditional Love - Real Friends / Release Info". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  19. ^ "Composure - Real Friends / Release Info". AllMusic. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  20. ^ Darus, Alex (August 14, 2018). "Real Friends announce fall headlining tour". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  21. ^ "Real Friends share a creepy new music video for 'Me First'". Alternative Press. October 29, 2018. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  22. ^ Campbell, Rachel (November 1, 2018). "The Maine announce next band for 8123 Fest lineup". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  23. ^ Serra, Maria (November 8, 2018). "The Story So Far share new music video and other news you might have missed today". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  24. ^ "Slam Dunk announces third wave of bands for 2019". Alternative Press. January 16, 2019. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  25. ^ Campbell, Rachel (January 29, 2019). "New Found Glory announce summer tour dates, new music". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  26. ^ Smith-Engelhardt, Joe (June 1, 2019). "Real Friends breathe new life into four songs for new acoustic EP". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  27. ^ Darus, Alex (May 3, 2019). "Real Friends premiere acoustic version of 'From The Outside'". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  28. ^ Dotiyal, Marvin (July 10, 2019). "Real Friends announce mini-tour with pronoun, Keep Flying". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  29. ^ Darus, Alex (July 18, 2019). "The Offspring, Simple Plan, more among Four Chord Music Festival lineup". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  30. ^ Barr, Natalia (August 1, 2018). "Real Friends Composure". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  31. ^ a b c "Real Friends Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  32. ^ a b "Real Friends Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  33. ^ a b "Real Friends Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  34. ^ Richardson, Jake (December 18, 2018). "The 50 best albums of 2018". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  35. ^ "Real Friends Chart History (Vinyl Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
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