Folk/Review Block - Whitecaps On The Hudson (Deluxe Edition)

Block belongs to a unique category of artists—a pioneering force behind the anti-folk movement, his influence can be felt in every corner of modern indie and lo-fi songwriting. Instead of riding the wave of a genre, he helped create one.

Under Meridian's ECR Music Group, anti-folk pioneer Block continues his victorious comeback with “Whitecaps On The Hudson (Deluxe Edition).” This 2013 jewel is more current than ever as the third deluxe-edition reissue in a comprehensive relaunch of his library. It has been completely remastered and expanded with three previously unreleased tracks that give an already cherished body of work extra emotional depth and musical clarity.

Decades of indie and lo-fi music bear witness to Block's influence, which has been long praised for his off-kilter wit, moving lyrics, and unvarnished delivery. “Whitecaps On The Hudson (Deluxe Edition)” is a vivid representation of his unique voice as a songwriter and storyteller, but it's more than just a time capsule. The inclusion of "Expansion Draft," "France," and a melancholic re-recording of "Faraway" gives listeners an opportunity to re-examine the album's themes of contemplation, quiet revolt, and displacement.

Under the direction of producer and ECR President Blake Morgan, the remastering revitalizes Block's nuanced musicianship and incisive lyrics while preserving the intimacy that made the original so powerful. Like talks overheard in the quiet nooks of a busy world, each track feels more immediate and nuanced.

“Whitecaps On The Hudson (Deluxe Edition)” is more than just a reissue; it's a celebration of songwriting authenticity. It underlines Block's status as a very human voice in music, one that still reverberates with relevancy, honesty, and undeniable charm, in addition to his role as a genre inventor.