Rock/Review Block - Over And Over

Block has broken boundaries while setting standards for commercial and critical success from the beginning of his career—his influence can be felt in every corner of modern indie, folk-punk, and lo-fi songwriting, alongside contemporaries Regina Spektor, Beck, The Moldy Peaches, and Ani DiFranco.

Block’s latest single, “Over And Over,” arrives as a strikingly personal preview of his forthcoming album “Love Crash,” and it stands among his most emotionally unguarded releases to date. Built from a moment of vulnerability rather than careful planning, the track captures the relentless mental loops associated with obsessive thought patterns, transforming private struggle into compelling musical expression.

The song’s creation story adds weight to its impact: much of the composition reportedly emerged in a single day, with Block channeling years of lived experience into raw lyrics and melody. A simple drum loop, captured on the fly by producer Chris Kuffner during a soundcheck and sent back to Brooklyn, forms the backbone of the recording. Around it, the arrangement grows organically, layering guitars and textures that feel urgent without becoming chaotic. The production retains a sense of immediacy, as if the listener is hearing thoughts take shape in real time.

Lyrically, “Over And Over” dives into darker territory than Block has explored before, confronting the exhaustion and fear that come with intrusive cycles of thought. Yet the track never feels self-indulgent; instead, it becomes a point of connection, offering listeners insight into a condition many experience but rarely articulate so openly.

Musically, the song balances indie-rock grit with melodic accessibility, allowing emotional heaviness to coexist with a memorable hook. The result is both cathartic and strangely uplifting, suggesting resilience even within turmoil.

“Over And Over” ultimately stands as a testament to Block’s willingness to use discomfort as creative fuel, turning personal struggle into a powerful, relatable piece of modern songwriting that sets high expectations for “Love Crash.”