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Yep, they're back, and they still have a hip cool sound. Laura Fay Lewis can play guitar, but more important, it's what she does with the vocals that really directs the band. Oh, she's easy on the eyes too (check the photos page of their website), but that's secondary. As with the band's previous release, the guitar work of Michael Aguirre balances out her voice, complementing it, taking off for solos, providing an easy accompaniment. The songs are not your typical 1-4-5 progressions; there is a bit more at play here, and that works to both Aguirre's and Lewis's advantage. When the structure of the songs is freed up, the pair can examine the numbers, and then improvise. The Blisstones still seem to have just a shade of cowboy cool, as on "Been There," which, though predominantly piano, feels to me like it could be sung on the lonesome prairie. The vibe is laid back, like some old Chris Isaak numbers, sans a guitar drenched in reverb. My favorite cut is the closer, "Runaround Man," which has a lazy slide guitar weaving about, and Lewis singing with a hint of a sneer. Check them out at www.theblisstones.com.
- NY Rock
Yep, they're back, and they still have a hip cool sound. Laura Fay Lewis can play guitar, but more important, it's what she does with the vocals that really directs the band. Oh, she's easy on the eyes too (check the photos page of their website), but that's secondary. As with the band's previous release, the guitar work of Michael Aguirre balances out her voice, complementing it, taking off for solos, providing an easy accompaniment. The songs are not your typical 1-4-5 progressions; there is a bit more at play here, and that works to both Aguirre's and Lewis's advantage. When the structure of the songs is freed up, the pair can examine the numbers, and then improvise. The Blisstones still seem to have just a shade of cowboy cool, as on "Been There," which, though predominantly piano, feels to me like it could be sung on the lonesome prairie. The vibe is laid back, like some old Chris Isaak numbers, sans a guitar drenched in reverb. My favorite cut is the closer, "Runaround Man," which has a lazy slide guitar weaving about, and Lewis singing with a hint of a sneer. Check them out at www.theblisstones.com.
- NY Rock
This quartet out of NYC features Laura Fay on vocals and guitar, Michael Aguirre doing the same, Ron Moore on bass and Ted Kirschner on drums. Though previous press remarks that they have "been on a sweet sexy wild rock ride picking up where Blondie, the Motels, and the Pretenders left off," their music seems to have more of a Midwest Americana sound than a new-wave feel. Fay's vocals can be deep and heavy. When she ventures into the upper heights, however, it can get a bit flaky. But her presence is strong, nonetheless. What really drives the band is the guitar work of Aguirre, whose leads smoke like a Carolina barbeque, sweet and sharp, filling, but leaving you wanting more. Again, the songs gravitate more toward blues rock or R&B than new wave, but with a peppier slant (as opposed to crying-in-your-beer stuff). Production is good, for the most part (some drops in volume, etc.). All in all, not a bad first effort. www.theblisstones.com.
- Ny Rock
This quartet out of NYC features Laura Fay on vocals and guitar, Michael Aguirre doing the same, Ron Moore on bass and Ted Kirschner on drums. Though previous press remarks that they have "been on a sweet sexy wild rock ride picking up where Blondie, the Motels, and the Pretenders left off," their music seems to have more of a Midwest Americana sound than a new-wave feel. Fay's vocals can be deep and heavy. When she ventures into the upper heights, however, it can get a bit flaky. But her presence is strong, nonetheless. What really drives the band is the guitar work of Aguirre, whose leads smoke like a Carolina barbeque, sweet and sharp, filling, but leaving you wanting more. Again, the songs gravitate more toward blues rock or R&B than new wave, but with a peppier slant (as opposed to crying-in-your-beer stuff). Production is good, for the most part (some drops in volume, etc.). All in all, not a bad first effort. www.theblisstones.com.
- Ny Rock
Discography
Park - six song EP
Slapback - six song EP
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Bio
THE BLISSTONES are a 4 piece New York City rock band born a few years ago and infused with it's various member's musical and life experiences. From extended schooling in smoky bars, to break down and redemption, to being immersed in their rock roots they're forever searching for that lost chord. With Laura Fay spearheading the way on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Michael Aguirre on lead guitar and vocals, April Daly on Drums and Brady on bass, they continue their journey through the rock/pop thang. Or whatever strikes their fancy. They couldn't stop if they wanted to. Come along for the ride, won't you?
In addition to their musical exploits both Laura Fay and Michael are very much involved in the making of their music videos from directing to editing as well as acting and performing. The two music videos (Been There and What's the Rush, Superstar?) from their latest CD "Slapback" were just completed early in January 2005 and are available upon request. Laura Fay recently finished her self-penned short film "The Ballad of Cherry and Starbuckle" which received nominations for Best Actress, and Best Film and premiered at The Home Film Festival in NYC and also The Arlene's Grocery Picture Show. THE BLISSTONES shine in their film debut as well, alongside Laura Fay starring as Cherry. Michael is currently in pre-production of his yet untitled supernatural dramedy.
The Blisstones CDs "Slapback" and "Park" are available at CDBaby.com and TowerRecords.com. Also you can download their music from iTunes, MP3tunes, Napster.
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