While everyone was busy looking out for that other Magic Marker release (Tullycraft), one of their other ace bands snuck up and delivered one of the year’s best pop tunes on what is (presumably) going to be a stand-out record. Let’s Drag Our Feet! is due out on Magic Marker June 10.
MP3: BOAT - (I’m a) Donkey For Your Love
Think of this as the twee answer to “Beast of Burden.” In this one, BOAT frontman David Crane melds together a gloriously falsetto’ed-out melody with a chorus that’ll jolt you out of your seat to sing lyrics so beautifully absurd that you’ll be smiling the whole while: “I’m a donkey for your love / I’ll carry you on my back / These bones are made of steel / These bones, they cannot crack.” The real magic here, though, is that BOAT never let you get very far in the song before hitting you with something wonderful. For example, check out the layer-upon-layer building of the outro.
BOAT Tour Dates
Jun 2 Georgetown Music Fest Seattle, Washington
Jul 6 The Crocodile Cafe Seattle, Washington
Jul 7 Vera Project Seattle, Virginia
Jul 13 The Towne Lounge Portland, Oregon
Jul 14 Neurolux Boise, Idaho
Jul 15 Monk’s Salt Lake City, Utah
Jul 16 The Appaloosa Grill Denver, Colorado
Jul 18 Vaudeville Mews Des Moines, Iowa
Jul 19 Cafe Montmartre Madison, Wisconsin
Jul 20 Schubas Chicago, Illinois
Jul 21 The Turf Club Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jul 23 Missoula Public Library/Early Show Missoula, Montana
Jul 24 Brooklyn Nights Spokane, Washington
Jul 28 The Capitol Hill Block Party (VERA stage) Seattle, Washington
