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

: A "heartrending" cover of Lightnin' Hopkins’ antiwar song, acting as a timely social commentary.

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

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. : A "heartrending" cover of Lightnin' Hopkins’ antiwar

: The title track, which lyrically focuses on the futility of material wealth compared to personal emotional struggles. The album further solidifies the trio’s reputation for

: A darker track reflecting on social isolation.