"The prevailing mood of the collection is laid-back and reflective, with unstated emphasis on the (perhaps unexpected) lyrical beauty of the River Tyne; that's not to say that the occasional more rumbustious Geordie ditty might not have been entirely out of place here, but the disc is a truly lovely collection just as it stands, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Also, it ought to do much to boost the image of the region and its heritage - and let's face it, if it inspires folks to visit the many and varied delights of the region then it can't be a bad thing at all.Another selling point is that even those folk music enthusiasts who have more than a passing knowledge of Tyneside music and traditions, who will doubtless already own recordings of at least one or two of the disc's items, will find this new disc a rewarding and stimulating sequence in its own right, and definitely a worthwhile addition to their library shelves".