Aynsley Lister - Everything I Need - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

'I Got What You Need' is the statement from a troubadour coming into town to inform and entertain the people. Bearing songs of soul searching, of spiritual uplift, of tunes to groove to. Equipped with a powerful voice and stinging guitar the troubadour lays down his marker and backs up the statement. Two Times UK Blues Award winner Mississippi Macdonald has it all to play that troubadour as he presents his third album on APM Records. The gravelly Gospel tones on If I Could Only Hear My Mother Pray Again, and the imploring emotion on Your Dreams have MacDonald stretching out vocally. The former song in turn also showcasing another tour de force from regular backing vocalist Lucy Randall. Two self-penned instrumentals pay tribute; 3.35am, to one of MacDonald's prime influences Freddie King, and Soul City One to the in-house studio sound of Stax / MacDonald continues to be an excellent interpreter of southern soul and two more songs from the stable of Memphis studio and publishing house Ecko in Hard Luck and Trouble and the title track prove this. So too the band's take on the R&B classic We're Gonna Make It which in MacDonald's hands really swings. Sinking is an epic ballad in which to lose yourself completely. The album is rich in variety, vibe and soulful energy. It's MacDonald's Blues and a whole lot more. MacDonald is a guest artist with the 'Take Me To The River All Stars', performing on stage at Red Rooster, filmed in session with Eric Gales and Jools Holland, and is filmed again at Royal Studios in Memphis on October 1st. MacDonald and band will perform at the UK Blues Challenge on October 8th, MacDonald is special guest of Visit Mississippi in Liverpool on October 18th when they unveil the first ever Blues Trail marker outside The Cavern. MacDonald will perform with Clarksdale veteran Super Chikan. International PR agent Blind Raccoon has been engaged to promote

2019 . The overall proceedings, as produced by Corey Wong, reveal a controlled yet freewheeling energy, one that revolves around a love of soul-oriented sounds and lyricism. The flavor of Need You reflects the diversity of intent and approach in the Canadian music scene, and hints at the future potential of Hmlt as a collective and curator of the groove-oriented vibe. Hmlt, pronounced Hamlet, are a Toronto musical collective with a rotating roster of burgeoning artists. Album Tracks 1. Wiyl (Feat. Desiire) 2. Lost (Feat. Kei-LI) 3. Stay (Feat. Joyia & Kei-LI) 4. It's Late (Feat. Chad Avi) 5. Bedroom (Feat. Joyia) 6. Just a Little (Feat. Stefani Kimber & Colin Petierre) 7. Aware (Feat. Aubrey McGhee) 8. Down Down Down (Feat. Miblue)

Album Tracks 1. Whatever You Need 2. Something Within Me 3. God Is Able 4. I Shall Not Be Moved 5. Jesus Is Waiting 6. Glory Glory 7. Lord You've Been Good to Me 8. Church Get Ready 9. Thank You Lord