Dr. Helander & Third Ward - Wishing Spoon (2025)

Dr. Helander & Third Ward, founded in 2017, and sometimes referred to as "supergroup of Finnish blues" are celebrating their eighth year of operation with their fourth album. These veteran musicians once again exhibit considerable potential in songwriting and performance; the album consists of 10 tracks, all but one being originals. These are characteristically hard-hitting songs, the music heavily dominated by masterfully played guitars and fabulous drumming throughout. As the group's main vocalist, Ilkka Helander delivers his powerful lines on most songs, with Esa Kuloniemi spitting out his furious vocals on his own title Big Bad Wolf.