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ALBUMFebruary 10, 2015Sonic Records
The Bliss
11 tracks
40 mins
Origin: Toronto, Ontario
Album-Level Production & Liner Credits
Primary Artist, Core Lineup
Producer, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer
Howie Beck
Mix Engineer
Mastering Engineer
Andrew James O'Brien
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Catherine Allan
Vocals, Accordion, Keyboards, Mandolin
Jud Haynes
Layout and Graphic Design
Rose Cousins
Press Photography
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Provenance & Context
The Story of the Release
The Bliss is the JUNO Award-nominated debut full-length album by St. John's, Newfoundland contemporary folk duo Fortunate Ones (Andrew James O'Brien and Catherine Allan). Recorded at Lake Echo's Echo Chamber in Nova Scotia with producer Daniel Ledwell, the record established the duo as one of Canada's most celebrated roots-pop acts, earning JUNO and Canadian Folk Music Award nominations and spawning two Number 1 singles on CBC Radio 2.
Canadian Press & Critical Reception
Exclaim!2014-11
"Composed of singer/guitarist Andrew James O'Brien and singer/pianist/accordion player Catherine Allan, the St. John's-based pair take their name from the simple feeling they get from pursuing their musical aspirations... stories of hope, strength and heart."
By Sarah MurphyFull article
Exclaim!2015-10
"Folksy Newfoundland two-piece Fortunate Ones dropped their debut album The Bliss... pairing anthemic folk tunes with tight vocal harmonies."
By Sarah MurphyFull article
Track-by-Track Liner Notes
Tracklist & Credits
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