Aynsley Lister – Home(Straight Talkin’ Records).

Home is Lister’s 10^th album and the first on his own label. His brand of Blues Rock is showcased on the big, bold eponymous title track, a classy Blues with driving drums from Wayne Proctor. He’s not afraid to funk things up on Possession, Inside Out and Hyde 2612, all of which have standout drums and bass (Steve Amadeo). However, Blues Rock is his forte and Free, Sugar, Broke and Insatiable are fine examples. The classic Feeling Good more than matches Muse’s version whereas the rest flits between ballads (You Make It Real) and Blues (Straight Talkin’ Woman and Impossible). Aynsley goes from strength to strength on this showing.

www.aynsleylister.co.uk

David Blue.