“A beautifully constructed song (Harvest Home) with a lot of heart! There's a certain melancholy sound behind this composition which seems almost haunting, yet the chorus captures a modern tone which is very uplifting. Furthermore, I feel an overwhelming sense of nostalgia which captures the mood of the '90s. Though this style of music may not be sort after by a lot of commercial radio listeners, I'd say this song is very listenable and would be greatly appreciated by the "right" audience. ... View Less Completed | Listened: 06:04 | Liked”

“Countless artists and songwriters try to tap into the sounds and styles of the '60s and '70s. Few capture the vibe as superbly and succinctly as you do here. Fewer still can do it while creating something that manages to simultaneously sound nostalgic, current and timeless. Harvest Home is a song that could easily have sprung from the mind, fingers and pen of umpteen beloved songwriters. You've got elements in here that recall and subtly pay homage to everything and everyone from The Beatles to Zeppelin to The Who and plenty more besides, but never sounds like anything but an original work. If I were going to nitpick, I would say that the song feels like it's building toward something, but never really gets there. So maybe six minutes of that is a little much. On the other hand, that originality and skirting of expectation is another part of its charm. In any case, excellent work. Best of luck with it and thanks for sharing.”

“This is a beautiful song (Where Does All The Plastic Go?) with a lot of heart. I think the overall vocal performance has a strong level character which definitely kept me interested and the lyrics were very in touch with today's current problems. I would like to hear a bit more backing vocals or stronger harmonies which could potentially make this tune stand out. Overall, this was very enjoyable!... Love this concept of environmental awareness through music! Catchy song and great lyrics.”

"Nice overall sound on this, liking the vocals and the writing is good too. I just wanted it to develop a bit more though, best of luck ".

“Musically he comes across as a mix between Neil Young and Roy Harper, and while some of the songs are light-hearted (“Butterfly In My Beard”), plenty of them have a very strong message aligned to his beliefs. “Where Does All The Plastic Go” is incredibly relevant, and when he describes the ocean as a plastic stew it really does make the listener stop and think. This is protest music from the Sixties brought up to date with modern topics, and there is a lo-fi feeling to proceedings which is totally in keeping with the way he is bringing his message across. The lack of a rhythm section allows the guitars to really shine, providing a vibrant backing for his vocals, and the result is an alternative singer songwriter album which I found quite compelling. “Girl Singer” has a naïve beauty all of its own, while “Living Book” is a driving number which is quite poppy. Ten songs, which in many ways take me back into the Sixties and Seventies...”

“This latest album, featuring new material as well as new arrangments of old songs, takes its place in a long line of broadsides and tracts for the times. Lyrically direct and unequivocal, the eight tracks highlight topics such as plastic pollution, depredation of the natural environment, and material inequality. All very worthy, and potentially off putting, but Andrews manages a very tricky balancing act throughout Songs of The Now and Then that makes it immediately endearing.”

"Steve Andrews, suburban Cardiff's cult psychedelic folksman has a new album out...Songs of the Now and Then was recorded with Jayce lewis, Bridgend rock polymath and pal of Brian May's and its 10 tracks maintain Andrews' taste for upbeat acoustic jaunts with lyrics addressing environmental concerns and romantic whims in equal measure."

"Steve Andrews – Where Does All the Plastic Go?: Endearingly Eye-Opening Folk Rock ."

"PICTURE--IF YOU WILL -- A WELSH NEIL YOUNG (PART "HARVEST", PART "STARS AND BARS"), A SMATTERING OF DYLAN, AND A TOUCH OF SPACE ROCK! STEVE ANDREWS, Sound of one (D/97 Very Good)This a guy from Cardiff who does all instruments and voices on the LP. Most are blues-tinged, but there are some unexpected songs too. A fine loner record this is."

"Brother, you're one of the most entertaining on the planet. Thanks for forwarding, and, making your music available for me here at Pluto Radio."

"Steve Andrews isn't going to be easy to forget - and that's even before he opens his mouth to sing."

“Few artists have the nerve to add a kazoo to their music, but Steve Andrews, AKA Bard Of Ely does. I found that to be very cool right off. The thing is, Steve doesn't stop there. His music is filled with unconventional instruments and strange sounds. The music has a singer/songwriter appeal to it with a quirky sort of new wave pop feel. This is definitely music that is hard to label. That uniqueness is something that will generate much appreciation. There is so much going on with this music. It's sort of an experimental style of pop that is blended with a humor and substance. If there is one constant with the music on this album, it's the fact that it's definitely attention grabbing. The strangeness has a big part in that. - Michael Allison - THEGLOBALMUSE.COM”

"That's uplifting, optimistic and well done. I like it - especially the sentiment..."

"Swamp rock"