Blomqvist and Mattjus is an acoustic classic rock duo from Jakobstad, in Finland and Right On Time is their latest album, released on 23/05/2023. With over thirty years of experience in the music business, the pair, HENRIC BLOMQVIST on guitar and vocals and JOHAN MATTJUS on bass, guitar, and lead vocals, specialise in bringing back the nostalgic music of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond.

With eleven tracks lasting a little under forty-one minutes, this album is an acoustic masterpiece with a great range of songs. With more upbeat tracks combined with slower ballads the album really does have something for everyone.

The guitar work on the album is fantastic and a fundamental part of the band’s sound. The acoustic guitars are combined with Spanish guitars creating a dual effect on some of the tracks and all solos are expertly executed, showing the talent that these two guys have.

The vocals on the album are awesome, and a great accompaniment to the music side of things. The singer’s voice is strong, with a hint of grit and also a slight twang of country that really is distinctive on a few of the songs. I don’t know if this was intentional or not, but it certainly adds a bit of character to the album.

The backup vocals are just as strong as the leads and the two really do compliment each other, creating a perfect harmony with one another. The two could quite easily swap roles and still sound just as awesome as they do now.

As previously mentioned, there is a great range of tracks on the album, ideally placed, never once allowing the listener to become disinterested or bored and the production of the album is excellent.

This is a great easy to listen to album and one that, I think, will appeal to classic rock and acoustic fans alike. So, if this is your thing, please go and check the guys out. I really don’t think you will be disappointed!

Track Listing:

1) Is This The Day

2) Blood Is Red

30 Year After Year

4) Never Ending

5) Ice Queen

6) Dangerous Curves

7) Too late, Pt 1

8) Right On Time

9) It’s Not Farewell

10) Change Of Heart

11) Dust In The Wind

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