Nirvana's much forgotten 1989 debut is something of a typical punk album, its very riff heavy and Kurt Cobain's course vocals about girls and authority are all throughout. 'Bleach' really is a nonstop thrill ride, unlike the albums that followed it 'Bleach' has no slower tempo songs to break up the constant head banging which isn't necessarily a bad thing on an album like this. It opens with 'Blew' which is a very fun and thrashing tale, following that 'Floyd the Barber' keeps the same formula up. Album highlight 'About a Girl' is a poppy and Beatles-esque change of pace. Although drummer Chad Channing is sufficient he really doesn't reach the highs made by Dave Grohl after Channing's departure. Other album highs include 'Negative Creep', 'Big Cheeze' and 'School'. Although not as compelling as 'Nevermind' and 'In Utero', 'Bleach' is still a solid debut in anyone's books.
7.5/10
Tomm
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