We are old fans of Boat. But now is the time to give them your full attention; they've got their fully assembled, newly-recorded (better versions of older songs) full-length, so we have to observe the ceremony of their being wheeled into the limelight.
And what better song to start us off than one that explodes as soon as you touch it? As per (marvelously) usual, it's bash-y, stomp-y, and that four-simultaneous-vocalist peaking thing comes right out of the gates. Raise the curtain, start to applaud. [Buy]
More close to what I'm feeling, this one. Have you ever tried to sit down and think of something interesting about yourself? Ever tried to add your life into some kind of sum? This song is like watching yourself try to do that. It's like sweeping with the lights off. It's like kissing a pillow for real. [Buy]
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Also:
Consistent yet necessary Daytrotter plug: The French Kicks - "Go On" - starts deviously, quietly menacing, cracks open in the middle, and the whole thing is full of cymbals/symbols. people make up reasons to connect with each other.
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welcome back, Sean.
Posted by Dan at July 18, 2006 3:13 AMreally digging that Boat track, i had no idea who the ywere, thank you for illuminating my small teenage mind :)
Posted by Max at July 18, 2006 1:12 PMI saw the French Kicks in concert and they were really boring. Their studio tracks sound better. That's all I have to say.
Posted by Mariana at July 18, 2006 2:05 PMThat Boat track is great stuff. Just ordered the disc.
Internet promotion really works!
Posted by Ryan Catbird at July 19, 2006 2:04 AMIt's true that the Boat track is great. Frida Kahlo is also wonderful. Such beautiful instrumental tracks are so rare on indie records.
Posted by Tigermilk at July 19, 2006 9:03 AM
and it will begin playing. All songs are also available to download: just right-click the link and choose 'Save as...'
