There is a lot to be said about a band that takes the backseat, plays their music how they want to play it, and allow for other bands in the music world to take the glamour side of the business.

The Catherine Wheel is a band that claims to do just that, and in their latest Columbia release, “Wishville,” they don?t look to take too many big steps toward the spotlight anytime soon.

Vocalist and song writer Rob Dickinson, the nephew of Iron Maiden front man Bruce Dickinson, puts out nine new tracks on “Wishville,” and it?s obvious that he put a lot into them, and his emotional writing is evident.

The problem however, is that the feeling and emotion put out by Dickinson isn?t very moving to the listener, and the droning guitar riffs and repetitive drum beats become tiresome about halfway through any one of the songs.

The Catherine Wheel are a British, Art-Rock/Pop-Rock band, and their vocals are somewhat reminiscent to that of Collective Soul, but without any of the energy.

“Wishville” opens up with a song title “Sparks are Going to Fly,” and the song grabs some attention right away, but interest is soon lost as the song wears on. The second track, “Gasoline,” is a depressing song that tells of addiction, but doesn?t allow the listener the opportunity to “feel the need.”

Perhaps the only way to truly appreciate Dickinson?s efforts in this album is to see the band live, and take the opportunity to see the emotion in person. But as for the album, it?s a tough sell.

2 out of 5 Sinatras