Blueberry Boat cover

Blueberry Boat

The Fiery Furnaces · 2004

76 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-pop and rock, layered with eccentric storytelling and shifting rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing and shifts
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 13, 2004, 'Blueberry Boat' was The Fiery Furnaces' second studio album, following their debut 'Gallowbird's Bark' from 2003. At this point, the band had gained attention for their experimental approach to indie rock, showcasing an artistic evolution characterized by complex arrangements and vivid narratives.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· The Cranberries· Jordana

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Quay Cur 10:25
  • 2 Straight Street 5:00
  • 3 Blueberry Boat 9:09
  • 4 Chris Michaels 7:53
  • 5 Paw Paw Tree 4:39
  • 6 My Dog Was Lost but Now He's Found 3:29
  • 7 Mason City 8:14
  • 8 Chief Inspector Blancheflower 8:58
  • 9 Spaniolated 3:21
  • 10 1917 4:52
  • 11 Birdie Brain 3:05
  • 12 Turning Round 2:13
  • 13 Wolf Notes 4:51

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