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Cheryl BlissCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:Beautiful & fierce ectronica alternative pop Status:Most recent release, "Back to the Love" (single, 2016); most recent full release, The Sweet Soul Light (2005) See also:Cheryl Bliss's site Comparisons:There is one song that fits perfectly on a Rachael Sage album, and another that fits perfectly on a Rebecca Timmons album Covers/own material:Own; very occasional co-writing General comments:Another Kate Bush-like songstress...nice atmospheric songs...kind of like Kate circa Lionheart. She has some lovely songs. Very nice stuff I think. Go check her out. (stjarnell@yahoo.com) Recommended first album:Either Recordings:
angels running afterRelease info:2001—G.A.M. (Grab a Mike) Records 1022-6 Availability:See Cheryl Bliss's site Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Cheryl Bliss—vocals, keys, other weird stuff Guest artists:Michael Bliss—organ on 1 track, trumpeter on 1 track, percussion/strings on 1 track, backup vocals on 2 tracks Produced by:Cheryl Bliss, Chris Bailey, Michael Bliss Comments:Angels running after cascades from the speakers with Cheryl's voice trickling down a waterfall. The Sweet Soul LightRelease info:2005—Grab a Mic Records—GAM 10223 Availability:See Cheryl Bliss's site Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Cheryl Bliss—vocals, piano, wurlitzer, keyboards, bass, loops, backing vocals Guest artists:Phil Keaggy—guitars, e-bow, bass, sampling, backing vocals, scat vocals Produced by:Phil Keaggy and Cheryl Bliss Comments:Cheryl Bliss' second album strikes me as being less ethereal than her debut and more grounded. It's still utterly gorgeous and her voice is angelic. "Last Chance" is impressively layered and the chorus is just beautiful. "Wild Wild World" is a fine example of her new, more wide screen approach. It's got a big, lush sound and is still dreamy and sweet. "Ultrabrite" is assertive and sunny in an Aimee Mann fashion. The lovely "Sleep Well Tonight" is just a wonderful song. This is a fabulous record. (stjarnell@yahoo.com) Further info:Email: info@cherylbliss.com. Write: Grab A Mic Records, P.O. Box 152077, Austin, TX 78715, U.S.A. Thanks to Jason Gordon and Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.
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