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Bliss 66
12+ albums
alternative rockrockamericanalternativeDiscoverockult
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Bliss 66 was an American alternative rock band from Taylor, Michigan, active primarily between 1997 and 2003. The group originally formed under the name Utopia in 1997 before changing to Bliss and later settling on Bliss 66. The lineup included Cheyenne Goff (vocals), Aaron Schossau (drums), Aaron Gifford (guitar), Bob Thiede (guitar), Don Patty (bass), and Rob Harbin (keyboards). The band was known for combining melodic alternative rock with post-grunge and pop sensibilities, drawing comparisons to other late 1990s/early 2000s acts in the alternative scene. After gaining regional attention in Michigan, Bliss 66 was signed to Capitol Records. Their major label debut, Trip to the 13th (2001), was released on Capitol’s imprint label Epic Records/Capitol subsidiary and featured production from Glen Ballard, who had previously worked with Alanis Morissette, Aerosmith, and others. The album blended heavy guitar riffs with melodic hooks and showcased the band’s radio-ready sound. Songs like “Not Quite Paradise” and “Do It Again” were highlights of the release. “Not Quite Paradise” received particular recognition after being included on the soundtrack to the Disney animated film Titan A.E. in 2000, which helped introduce Bliss 66 to a wider audience before the full album’s release. Despite initial momentum, the album’s commercial success was limited, and Bliss 66 struggled to break through in the crowded post-grunge and alternative rock market of the early 2000s. Still, they gaine
