Bleach Nirvana

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  • Release Date: 10/14/1991
  • Original Release: 1989
  • Sales Rank: 41,442
  • Label: SUB POP
  • UPC: 098787003420

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Bleach

1LISTENBlew 2:54
2LISTENFloyd the Barber 2:17
3LISTENAbout a Girl 2:48
4LISTENSchool 2:42
5LISTENLove Buzz 3:35
6LISTENPaper Cuts 4:05
7LISTENNegative Creep 2:55
8LISTENScoff 4:10
9LISTENSwap Meet 3:02
10LISTENMr. Moustache 3:23
11LISTENSifting 5:22
12LISTENBig Cheese 3:42
13LISTENDowner 1:42

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Editorial Reviews

This is one case where the legend really precedes the record itself. Cut for about 600 dollars in Jack Endino's studio over just a matter of days, this captures Nirvana at a formative stage, still indebted to the murk that became known as grunge, yet not quite finding their voice as songwriters. Which isn't to say that they were devoid of original material, since even at this stage Kurt Cobain illustrated signs of his considerable songcraft, particularly on the minor-key ballad "About a Girl" and the dense churn of "Blew." A few songs come close to that level, but that's more a triumph of sound than structure, as "Negative Creep" and "School" get by on attitude and churn, while the cover of "Love Buzz" winds up being one of the highlights because this gives a true menace to their sound, thanks to its menacing melody. The rest of it sinks into the sludge, as the group itself winds up succumbing to grinding sub-metallic riffing that has little power, due to lack of riffs and lack of a good drummer. Bleach is more than a historical curiosity since it does have its share of great songs, but it isn't a lost classic -- it's a debut from a band that shows potential but haven't yet achieved it. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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Bleachby Anonymous

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October 06, 2006: Well it's not the earliest Nirvana, seeing as they were still a band a couple years before Bleach dropped (see With The Lights Out for early recordings from '87, etc.) but it definately shows the band in a certain phase. Which is Nirvana as imitation Black Sabbath, as Cobain admitted of the record. Hahaha. Before I'm attacked, I did give the album a swell rating. Just because the heavy churn of Black Sabbath is an obvious reference of Bleach does not make it a crap record. Nirvana naturally would build their own persona upon the distorted riffs as Cobain's songwriting developed further. Nonetheless Bleach is a great record and a must for any serious Nirvana fan. Start with Nevermind, since it is obviously the most accesible, then try In Utero if you are willing to hear similar songwriting with more abrasive production. Those still hungry for more will want Bleach and Incesticide, which though not masterpieces, are damn good records nonetheless for a seasoned fan. They are still five star quality when compared to the best works of some lesser bands. With the Lights Out is for hardcore fans who want to hear all of the bootleg stuff, or at least, the bootleg stuff that is finally commercially available. But as for Bleach, it's a lot of fun. Like I said, not perfect, but any Nirvana fan will have some favorites here. The self-conscious heaviness of the record gives it a unique feel in the band's catalog. If anything, the beautiful studio version of About a Girl is worth the price alone.

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March 01, 2006: omg this is just an amazing album. People say it is flat and lacks sound but it was cut for 600$ but u have to really listen to the songs. There is just so much energy that you'll want to dance. If you pay attention to the words in the song you can hear how deep it is. Like every nirvana cd it is just amazing. May he find peace. Kurt didn't die, just graduated from life.


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