Time and Tide (Steve Ashley album)

Reviewing the album for The Guardian, Robin Denselow said that Ashley "has continued to develop as a thoughtful songwriter and social commentator. On his new set, the gentle, sturdy melodies are matched with a rare blend of emotion and anger".^[2]

Pete Cann, writing in The Oxford Times, described the album as "a journey through Blair's Britain...a commentary on the despair of Blair's legacy". The "outstanding track" said Cann, is Ashley's "moving tribute to his grandfather, a railwayman and union organiser, Down the Line. The tune is traditional and the words heartfelt".^[4]

1. The North West Wind 5:37
2. Still Waiting 3:55
3. The Birds of the Country 1:41
4. Lands End 4:08
5. The Drowning Cell 4:41
6. Friend of the Rivers 2:16
7. Ships of Shame 3:36
8. Down The Line 6:01
9. A Time-Honoured Way 2:35
10. The Vintners 0:39
11. Pub Carpets 1:39
12. The Refugees 4:08
13. This Old English Town 3:38
14. A Better Day 3:28
15. Best Wishes 2:41