Bliss(This) - formerly Bliss - was formed in 1997 for one reason and one reason only - to record the ultimate rock CD.
Multi - instrumentalist/composer Michael Trapp and vocalist extraordinaire Matt Wells have been kicking around the music scene for years. For eight months this past year they holed up in the studio to work on their creation, "Chasing the Mad Rabbit." Influences as diverse as Sabbath, NIN, Zeppelin, The Beatles, Yes, CSN, Beethoven, Cheap Trick and Nirvana were brought together to create an original blend of diverse music. Heavy guitar driven power pop tunes sit comfortably next to synth driven ballads and over the top heavy rockers. Mike explains, " What has been seriously lacking in the music of the 90’s and early 2000’s is the range and diversity of albums by bands such as The Beatles and Zeppelin. I can’t and won’t write the same song 14 times and have that be a CD. There is an amazing range of emotion on this disc." Fans of serious vocal and guitar chops won’t be disappointed, but in the end - the song is everything!****************************
PRESS -
Once in a while you get two creative writers on songs for a group, but in this case, these two creative geniuses are the group. Man they can ROCK!!! Thanks to these two guys for showing us a new level in sound.
Beats E-Zine, vol. 2 no. 16 Oct. ’98
...As a musician, Trapp’s abilities astounded me... As a songwriter, Trapp is just as talented; almost every song on this 16-track disc held my attention...The songs on Chasing the Mad Rabbit are enough to restore anyone’s faith in independent rock. Bliss(This) simply amazes the listener at their skill... here’s hoping that this isn’t the last we’ve heard of Bliss(This).
The Daily Vault Album Reviews, November 20th, 1998
Chasing the Mad Rabbit is an extraordinary original rock album from a promising duet.
Babylon, November 1998
A very interesting duo who have given us a cool heavy ended album of rock stuff... works magically... Bliss have brought together something that should prove popular among fans of indie & mainstream rock alike...
hEARd Magazine, November 1998
Bliss(This) is an awe inspiring collaboration between composer/instrumentalist Michael Trapp and vocalist Matt Wells.. That’s it. Two guys. Huge sound. Good album.
Cosmik Debris, December 1998
Every now and then something pops up in the music scene that is a little bit too good for general consumption... *** Stars
Access to the Music Zone, December 1998****************************
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