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

: An inspired twin-guitar rendition of the Mississippi Fred McDowell classic. Cemetery Wall . Your Old School .

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

(often called the "Blues Minister"): Slide guitar and bass. He is known for an innovative slide style that contrasts with Helander's leads. Dr. Helander & Third Ward - Shining Pearls (202...

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

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 : An inspired twin-guitar rendition of the Mississippi

: Featuring guest harmonica by Serko Nieminen.

: A darker track reflecting on social isolation. Released on , Shining Pearls is the third

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