Comes on vinyl LP – remastered from original tapes.

Bleach is Nirvana’s raw and gritty debut album, released in 1989. The sound on Bleach is a mix of heavy, sludgy grunge and punk influences, with a touch of metal and hard rock. From the opening riff of “Blew,” you’re immediately hit with the power of distorted guitars, pounding drums, and Kurt Cobain’s raw, anguished vocals. The album captures a sense of youthful rebellion and frustration, with lyrics that range from introspective to defiant.

Tracks like “About a Girl” show a more melodic side, hinting at what would come in Nirvana’s later work, but even there, the intensity of the music keeps it firmly rooted in the underground scene. Songs like “Negative Creep” and “School” are unrelenting, full of angst and power. The overall atmosphere of Bleach is grim and heavy, yet there’s a certain honesty to it that makes it compelling. It’s not as polished as Nirvana’s later work, but that’s part of its charm—it’s raw, unrefined, and brimming with energy.

It’s an album that gives you a glimpse into the early sound that would eventually redefine rock music, but it also stands as its own unique, gritty artifact in the band’s catalog.