Joy Needs No Reason

Tracks

1. 1. Joy Needs No Reason, Lift Up Your HeadMorning light on the hill and a heart that is calm and still. Joy needs no reason, just a window.warm roots, gospel roots3:05
2. 2. First Pay Packet, Hold It ProudEarly bus at six, boots laced up tight, and the first pay packet in my pocket. Hold it proud.anthemic roots, one drop3:07
3. 3. Lamp on the Rock, Morning Is ComingDark night on the water, a lamp on the rock to guide us. We played it like a lighthouse keeper's hymn.steppers, driving roots3:24
4. 4. Missed the Last Train Home, Walk With Your Head UpMissed the last train, wallet light, night cold. Walk with your head up anyway.conscious roots, harmony reggae2:33
5. 5. Whole Street Dark, Whole Street SingingThe power cut out at half past eight and the whole street sang. The best show we never booked.anthemic roots, steppers2:58
6. 6. Letters From My Son, Lift Up Your VoiceA postcard on the kitchen shelf from my boy across the sea. Lift up your voice, he can hear it.hymn reggae, gospel roots2:57
7. 7. Monsoon Will Wash It Clean, Rise Up TomorrowBad night behind me, rain on my face. Let the monsoon wash it clean and rise up tomorrow.warm roots, one drop3:05
8. 8. Soundcheck Ghosts Dub, Empty Stage LightEmpty stage, one light on. The ghosts of soundcheck, echoing.nostalgic dub, ghost dub4:59
9. 9. One Umbrella Dub, Stay a WhileOne umbrella, rain on the street. Stay a while, the dub says.dreamy dub, spring reverb dub2:27
10. 10. Arrivals Hall Dub, Sliding DoorsSliding doors and faces looking for a face. We ended the record in the arrivals hall.dreamy dub, wistful dub4:18