Customer Reviews

Bliss CD 5 Maxi Single [1999]

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"Bliss" is the first single that preceded the release of Tori's newest album, TO VENUS AND BACK. Although I embrace all of Tori's musical choices, I must admit that I was irked at first by the synthetic beat that flows throughout the title track as well as the fact that sometimes the other instruments mask her trademark piano. However, as I listened to the song more and more, it seemed to fit and I love it. "Bliss" is accompanied by two live tracks, "Hey Jupiter" (from the album BOYS FOR PELE) and "Upside Down" (a B-side on the US "Winter" single and the UK "Me and A Gun"/"Silent All These Years" singles). The live tracks truly show Tori's brilliant talent, particularly with the beautiful (but shortened!) "Hey Jupiter." There is a rather amusing introduction to "Upside Down," and although the track is performed wonderfully, she performed it much better live on the UK "Past the Mission" single. These live tracks are definitely worth the six bucks -- isn't everything by Tori worth it? I give this single the highest rating.

"Bliss" itself is classic Tori style, but has a very powerful and beautiful chorus that will stick with you and make the single worthwhile. But what makes this CD so incredible is the great live version of "Hey Jupiter," and even better is the hard-to-find live "Upside Down" which ranks among Tori's greatest songs ever. You must buy this single!

"Bliss" is, to me, a beautiful love song from Tori to her husband. When I got the single, I played it over and over. I'm still not tired of this song. My favorite line is `so maybe we're a Bliss of another kind,' because it reminds me of my true love. We have a very special Bliss of our own.

The live versions of "hey jupiter" and "upside down" on this single are simply enchanting! I just love to hear Tori and her piano. I enjoy her with her band, but hearing her perform solo is a delightful treat.

"Bliss" perpetuates Tori's unique sound with a very moving and catchy chorus that will haunt your mind for days after first hearing it. The new album is off to a wonderful start with this beautiful and powerful song.

I've just finished listening to the Bliss maxi-single, and it's true, as some of the other reviewers have said, that "Bliss" has that signature Tori sound. (To me, it's reminiscent of some of the material on Choirgirl - though it's still a solid single in its own right.) However, the live tracks make this a CD one you won't want to miss - especially considering that "Upside Down" is included. (To my knowledge, this one has only shown up on one other maxi-single and never on an LP!)

"Bliss" was the first single off of Amos's fifth solo album, "to venus and back," released a couple of weeks before the album. Just as the second disc of the album is a live collection of mostly band songs, the "Bliss" single offers a further look into Amos's live solo performances, played during "secretime" of her 1998 concert tour. The offerings here are a very moving version of my favorite song of hers to date, "hey Jupiter," and a pleasing rendition of the Amos fan favorite "Upside Down" (one of Amos's favorite songs).

I like the title track of this single, but "Upside Down" is the winner. It's rarely found, certainly not live unless you lucked up and snagged "More Pink" back in the day. This single is worth it for that track, alone.

Bliss is one of those songs that will grow on you and you will most likely love, I did and I still do. This single is a preview of sorts for her album To Venus And Back. Bliss is the lead off single from the 1st CD Orbiting (new studio album), and the two songs Hey Jupiter and Upside Down (both live) are in a way previews from the second disc on Venus called Still Orbiting (live album), even though they are not included. This is a must, they are all beautiful songs by Tori we have come to expect from her.

I would recommend this single simply for the two live tracks. "Bliss" is also a great song but the live songs blew me away. Upon hearing "Hey Jupiter" I began to understand the song more than I ever had on the studio version, and "Upside Down" is just an amazing, beautiful song.

No other recommendation is better suited to the release of this single from Tori Amos than BUY IT! It's the best 4 bucks you can spend!