The band’s follow-up to 2001’s ‘Utopia’ and it also sees a revised line-up plus a new label after leaving Z Records back in 2003. Seven Wishes are one of the few modern bands who play straight ahead, hard rock so beloved of 80’s acts like Dokken, XYZ, Shark Island etc. That’s not to say the sound of the album is dated as it features a modern production and catchy hard rock tunes like ‘Cross My Heart’ that could easily appeal to fans of bands like Ten or Gotthard.

They aren’t so good at the mellower moments though as the ballad ‘Time To Say Goodbye’ is very ‘heard it all before’. Guitarist Lennart Karlsson certainly gets a chance to shine, whilst vocalist Pelle Andersson certainly has the strong vocals needed for a hard rock outfit.

A solid, if unspectacular album although one that will doubtless delight their fans and those that enjoy the 80’s hard rock sound.

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Review by Jason Ritchie

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***** Out of this world | **** Pretty damn fine |
*** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan |
** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly