Aynsley Lister has certainly not let the grass grow under his
feet! It might be three years since his last studio release 'ALL OR NOTHING'
(RUF 1082) but in the intervening time he has released a Live DVD (RUF 3005) and
CD (RUF 1100) and for all of 2006 he made up one third of Ruf Records' acclaimed
'Blues Caravan' project. This took him along with stable mates Ian Parker and
Erja Lyytinen to the deep south of America where the trio collaborated on the
album 'PILGRIMAGE' (RUF 1112). To support it's release they embarked on a tour
across mainland Europe and appeared at top USA festivals.
Now, fresh from the studio Aynsley presents his latest
offering 'UPSIDE DOWN'
(RUF 1124).
Every aspect and quality that his fans have now come to
expect is there, from the raunchy guitar, the melodic voice to the infectious
songs written about what we can all relate to. However, to simply pronounce this
release another worthwhile effort would be an injustice indeed: Lister has
matured and honed his talent and on this release taken his first step into
production. The result is his strongest, boldest and most compelling album yet.
