Set a Place at the Table

Tracks

1. 1. Bless the Child, Bless the MorningA child is born and the sun comes up with it. We opened the record on the biggest chorus we had.anthemic roots, gospel roots3:38
2. 2. Night Bus Prayer, Carry Us ThroughWorkers on the night bus heading for the dawn. I wrote this one for all of them, and for my cousin.one drop, harmony reggae3:25
3. 3. Word Is Bond, Keep Walking SteadyA man is only as good as his word. Say it plain and walk it steady.steppers, conscious roots3:52
4. 4. Set a Place for the Wanderer, Rise Up HomeSet a place for the wanderer. Bread on the table, light in the door, no questions asked.hymn reggae, anthemic roots3:19
5. 5. Typhoon Night, Hold the Door SteadyWind howling, rain at my feet, and the door held steady. A sequel to the night we sang for our neighbours.steppers, harmony reggae3:05
6. 6. Rise and Shine, Steady TimeGrandfather's watch stopped, so I wound it up and did my best. Time forgives you if you start again.warm roots, one drop3:13
7. 7. Faded Photograph Dub, Hold the LightAn old photograph with curled gold corners. The echo holds the light a little longer.nostalgic dub, spring reverb dub3:36
8. 8. Platform Lamp Dub, Where the Train Let GoPlatform lamp humming and the last train gone. Everybody has waited somewhere like this.dreamy dub, ghost dub4:02
9. 9. Sunday Long Shadow Dub, Slow AfternoonSunday sun low and shadows stretching. We recorded this one slowly on purpose.lazy dub, spring reverb dub2:52