From his 80's punk albums to the folk/pop of the early 2000's, Billy Bragg has always sung with passion and purpose. Along comes his latest release, Tooth & Nail after a 5 year hiatus, and the words pour out with the same Billy Bragg conviction. This time it is less about politics and more about love and ageing. The melancholy tempo of the tracks perfectly match the 55 year old Bragg's wavery voice as he convincingly paints pictures of homelessness, greed, and lost love.