Sailboats

It's absolutely insane that it took this long for this band to finally making an appearance on here. I figured for years that I had done a post on them way back, but alas was sorely mistaken. Regardless, this gem of a document is finally in the archive. As you might know, Sailboats were a very short-lived screamo band from Berkeley, California that were around from 2002 to 2003. They only released one official two-song demo and that was it. There is some speculation regarding another two-song demo often attributed to their name, but it really doesn't sound like them and no official information has come out confirming it is them. They also allegedly recorded a full-length. If it does exist, seeing as we haven't heard it by now, I doubt we ever will. Regardless, these two songs, particularly "Behind Trees" is a masterclass in screamo. 

Now, a major reason this band is still talked about is because two of its three members formed Loma Prieta shortly after the dissolution of Sailboats, with drummer Val Saucedo (also of Punch fame) is still a member to this day. Even years post-Sailboats, Loma would still occasionally play "Behind Trees" live, even after building up an incredible discography of their own, that's how much of a standout track it is. It's pretty rare to come across a project like this, as it balances both being an intriguing historical document while also making for a great listen that holds up years later. I'm still dumbfounded as to how this slipped through the cracks for this long (especially considering how short and easy it'd be), but glad it's finally found its place here. Enjoy.

Demo (2003)

1. Behind Trees

2. 2