GENRE; Psychedelic/ Ambient/ Cinematic/ Contemporary/ Orchestral
RELEASE DATE; 16 January, 2026
RATING; 4/5
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With The Wishing Well, their 23rd studio album, award-winning New Age ensemble 2002 once again proves why their music has endured for over three decades. Drawing inspiration from echoes of the past, present reverie, and future aspirations, the album unfolds like a contemplative journey guided by hope and intention. Opening with “Overture: The Restless Heart,” enriched by guest violinist Keyreel Raskolenko, the tone is immediately cinematic which invites listeners into a world where reflection and imagination gently intertwine.
As the album progresses, tracks like “Three Wishes” and “Twilight” shimmer with a sense of quiet anticipation, balancing airy melodies with emotional depth. “The Spiral of Heaven” and “Dream Chasers” elevate that mood further, pairing lush instrumentation with the band’s signature celestial harmonies. These pieces feel purpose-built for moments of mindfulness, capturing the feeling of reaching beyond the present toward something meaningful yet unseen.
Midway highlights such as “Moon Lore” and “A Safe Harbor” offer soothing, almost pastoral calm, while “On the Wings of Angels” floats with reverent grace. “Bellehaven” stands out as a warmly melodic interlude, evoking nostalgia without sentimentality. Throughout, the blend of harp, flute, guitar, keyboards, and ethereal vocals reflects 2002’s ever-evolving sound, rooted in New Age traditions yet polished with cinematic production.
The album closes beautifully with “Savitri’s Dream,” a standout piece already resonating with wellness and meditation communities. Released via Galactic Playground Music, The Wishing Well is more than an album, it’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and send a quiet wish into the universe. For longtime fans and new listeners alike, 2002 delivers a serene, uplifting work that reaffirms their place among the genre’s most enduring voices.
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