Boat of Dreams, the new album from Puppets for Poets, features 11 tracks of retro-flavored music marinated in a sauce of indie-rock salted with hints of pop and country. The name – Puppets for Poets – was born from the lyrics of the artist’s first single, “Garden.” “Yeah, we were puppets for poets / Every step of our lives / Just a sad reprise.” Puppets for Poets is more than just a band; it’s an indie rock concept where all instruments are played by a mysterious multi-instrumentalist. The endeavor and musical direction were fanned to life by producer friend Rich Jacques. Rich, recognizing the potential in this unique project, encouraged Puppets for Poets to expand their sound by stripping it of certain elements, allowing more space for the melody to express itself. The album begins with “...