Dr. Helander & Third Ward - Shining Pearls (202... Now

: A darker track reflecting on social isolation.

The album contains , comprising eight original songs and two carefully selected covers: Dr. Helander & Third Ward - Shining Pearls (202...

The album was released through the Finnish label Bluelight Records and has been praised by reviewers at Blues Blast Magazine and Blues News for its high production quality and "furious" performances. Blues Matters 133 by bluesmatters.com - Issuu : A darker track reflecting on social isolation

Shining Pearls was recorded in Helsinki between July 2021 and December 2022. The album is characterized by a "twin guitar" sound, where the interplay between Helander's stinging solos and Kuloniemi's slide work takes center stage. While the foundation is soulful, old-fashioned blues, Helander’s singing adds a "futuristic shine" that modernizes the genre. The album is characterized by a "twin guitar"

: Lead vocals and "blistering" solos played with standard finger technique.

The band consists of veteran musicians who have been fixtures of the Finnish roots music scene since the late 1960s:

Released on , Shining Pearls is the third studio album from the Finnish blues "supergroup" Dr. Helander & Third Ward . The album further solidifies the trio’s reputation for blending traditional Delta and Chicago blues with a raw, electric energy often described as "extra-terrestrial" or futuristic. The Power Trio