At the Toronto CD Release Party for What the Boat Gave the River, his 3rd release, Berube explained that the project of the What the River Gave the Boat/What the Boat Gave the River originated 3 years ago; which consisted in making sister albums. They indeed resulted being the answer to each other, as he says "either in shape, form, content or mood". Quite the concept but with the most remarkable results.
Continuing his fearless approach of social issues and real life story telling, Mark Berube released his 3rd album and let me tell you that this another wonder! He is not only a singer/songwriter. I honestly believe that this description doesn't nearly do him justice.
His poetry evokes of true compassion, incomparable understanding of the world and a keen eye for recognizing what reality is for everybody that he meets. Berube embarks you on another journey with enchanting lyrics and splendid arrangements, making this album one of my personal favorites of 2008. Most importantly, we finally get the answer to what the river gave the boat!
I think he'll soon be recognized to rank up along side with some of Canada's best Folk artists of the 00's decade.
A little plus for your own curiousity, check out his Thought section on his website. If you can't buy the album, this will give an insight into the beauty of his writing.
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