"Matthew Friedberger wrote "Far Away" at Eleanor's request, according to a press release, for a November 2003 show at New York's Mercury Lounge. "I liked the idea of writing a special song for each show, but that was the only time we ever did it," explained Matthew. "In the end we decided to not put it on the album. I'd thought it would fit because it didn't. It turned out it just didn't. I told myself that the songs on Blueberry Boat are about working and not working, as opposed to loving and not loving." Eventually, "Far Away" morphed into " Waiting to Know You," which landed on 2006's ."
"The upcoming reissue of Blueberry Boat is limited to 500 hand-numbered vinyl copies. It features new cover artwork and comes in a gatefold tip-on jacket. The Fiery Furnaces will embark on a short tour to coincide with the reissue, beginning on October 10, in Kingston, New York. From there, the duo will perform at Pitchfork Festival London, Le Guess Who?, and elsewhere. Find the group's full list of tour dates below."
The Fiery Furnaces are issuing a special vinyl reissue of Blueberry Boat on October 10 via Everything Nice. The release includes a previously unreleased bonus track, "Far Away," recorded in 2003 and written by Matthew Friedberger at Eleanor's request for a Mercury Lounge show. The reissue is limited to 500 hand-numbered copies with new cover artwork in a gatefold tip-on jacket. The duo plan a short tour beginning October 10 in Kingston, New York, with performances at Pitchfork Festival London and Le Guess Who? among other dates. "Far Away" later evolved into "Waiting to Know You," released in 2006.
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