Following in the steps of female-led groups as Hole, Madonna, Juliana Hatfield, etc., Candy Planet's Laura Arias provides the driving force behind this Bay-area foursome.

It is her vocal and songwriting ability that keeps you listening to their second album, "Blisskrieg." Just check out the third track, "Soul Shiver" - an impassioned plea for a relationship with THE higher power. While Arias explores relationships with the world around her on this 12-song, Paul Revelli-produced effort, Candy Planet reveals its lighter side with their own version of Lou Christie's "Lightning Strikes."

"Blisskrieg." An emotional attack on your senses that drains you yet lifts you to a higher place. Hopefully.