Bleach (studio album) by Nirvana

Raw and crazy stuff.

Their sound is already there, they just didn't have enough for an album. After the first five tracks, which are great, there is a significant drop.

Negative, bleak, angst ridden lyrics tackling subject matter that was tormenting his (Kurdt's) mind. Written with great feeling but so sparse and lacking in depth to be almost childlike leading to myriad interpretations. It's not just a grunge album it is clearly influenced by many styles. Styles ranging from extremely energetic heavy metal, punk, slow heavy rock and early Beatlesque pop. As previously stated the first 5 tracks are standout and then the album gradually deteriorates leaving an unsatisfied/unfullfilled feeling. Could have been better but still a very good first attempt. I don't suppose Kurdt's school reports would have been that generous.

Underrated, very solid album.

overlooked for sure

A good album for sure. Really good. But it barely touches what was to come. Overrated here I feel on the basis of later work.

From Keatownrodriguez 10/15/2019 17:29

This album really showed that Nirvana was an act to be reckoned with, they were evolving the sound of music even on this record, even though this may be their weakest record it's a great start to a perfect discography

I’m a Nirvana fan. I love Nevermind, In Utero and the MTV Unplugged as well. But after 4-5 listens, I realized I just don’t like this album.

Some songs are okay, like Blew, School, About a Girl and Love Buzz. But in most of the record, I feel like they’re just doing some random noise. Also, where is the rawness in Kurt’s voice ? It’s so amazing in songs like Breed or Pennyroyal Tea, but it sounds like a mommy bear on most of Bleach.

Maybe my expectations were too high, but it really disappointed me :(

Awesome album.

Favorites: School, Negative Creep

this is were it all began for nirvana unpolished and grungy loud guitar and gritty vocals not the lyrics on nevermind but sound and attitude take care of that