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The Fiery Furnaces<\/a> have announced a special vinyl reissue<\/a> of Blueberry Boat<\/em><\/a>, their breakout album from 2004. It\u2019s out October 10 via Everything Nice<\/a>. The experimental art-rock band, started by Eleanor<\/a> and Matthew Friedberger<\/a>, has also shared a previously unreleased bonus track that was recorded in 2003. Check out that new song, \u201cFar Away<\/a>,\u201d below.<\/p>\n Matthew Friedberger wrote \u201cFar Away\u201d at Eleanor\u2019s request, according to a press release, for a November 2003 show at New York\u2019s Mercury Lounge. \u201cI liked the idea of writing a special song for each show, but that was the only time we ever did it,\u201d explained Matthew. \u201cIn the end we decided to not put it on the album. I\u2019d thought it would fit because it didn\u2019t. It turned out it just didn\u2019t. I told myself that the songs on Blueberry Boat<\/em> are about working and not working, as opposed to loving and not loving.\u201d Eventually, \u201cFar Away\u201d morphed into \u201cWaiting to Know You<\/a>,\u201d which landed on 2006\u2019s Bitter Tea<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n The upcoming reissue of Blueberry Boat<\/em> 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<\/a>, Le Guess Who?, and elsewhere. Find the group\u2019s full list of tour dates below.<\/p>\n Read about Blueberry Boat<\/em> at No. 145 in \u201cThe 200 Best Albums of the 2000s<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n