Aynsley Lister - Eyes Wide Open (2016)

Artist: Aynsley Lister
Title Of Album: Eyes Wide Open
Year Of Release: 2016
Label (Catalog#) :Straight Talkin' [STR 2614]
Country: UK
Genre: Blues Rock
Quality: FLAC (*image + cue,log)
Bitrate: Lossless
Time: 66:13
Full Size: 485Mb(+3%)(covers)
Info:wiki

The 39-year-old British guitarist says that this raw, energetic album is a return to his roots; a record that at its heart boasts all the grit of traditional blues.

“I wanted to keep the raw edginess and energy of a band,” says Aynsley. “So that meant minimal takes and going with the ones that had the most spirit and passion over those with technical perfection. To me, music isn’t supposed to be perfect. It’s supposed to grab you and move you both emotionally and physically; it’s supposed to connect with you.”

“Eyes Wide Open” seals Aynsley’s reputation for adroitly blending blues and rock, pop and even a smattering of soul. Hooky melodies dovetail seamlessly with blazing blues solos that are as passionate as they are tasteful. Like every musician of weight, this album also reveals Aynsley’s ability to tell a story. Each track paints a picture, exposing an emotional landscape with the insight of a fine artist: “The world never stops and so much happens around us – some of it resonates with you, some of it doesn’t. This album is written about the world as I see it, through eyes wide open.”

Tracks:
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01. All Of Your Love - 4:41
02. Everything I Have To Give - 5:40
03. Il Grande Mafioso - 7:06
04. Won't Be Taken Down - 5:56
05. Time - 4:50
06. Dishevelled - 5:25
07. Troubled Soul (Intro)/Kalina - 5:56
08. Handful Of Doubt - 4:52
09. Right As Rain - 5:01
10. Other Part Of Me - 5:08
11. Stay - 6:01
Bonus Track
12. Hold You To It - 4:52

Personnel:
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Bass – Steve Amadeo
Drums – Boneto Dryden
Guitar, Vocals – Aynsley Lister
Keyboards – Andrew Price
Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Bennett Holland
Saxophone – Chris Aldridge
Trombone – Dale Gibson
Trumpet – Bryan Corbett

All thanks to original releaser