An aging British progressive rock guitarist doing the blues? Absurd? Perhaps blues afficianados can find fault with this album, but to my untrained ear it is an album with power and great tunes, from the catchy "Love of Another Kind" to the tongue-in-cheek "Solid Ground." Hackett once again demonstrates how gifted a guitar player he is; taking classic blues tracks like "Born in Chicago" and "The Stumble" to new levels. His enthusiasm for the material shines through on every track; even his vocals - much improved from Cured - communicate the proper degree of emotion while carrying a tune.

I have had the album for almost seven years now, and my enjoyment of it has not diminished in the least. If anything, I enjoy it more with each listen. Highly recommended.