Sobre el álbum
El primer álbum de la discografía de Nirvana es este "Bleach", un trabajo publicado el 15 de junio de 1989 por el sello Sub Pop y que incluía como único sencillo el que daba título al álbum."Bleach" se lanzó tras la publicación de un primer sencillo debut de Nirvana, titulado "Love Buzz". Después de esa primera grabación, se encerraron en los estudios Reciprocal Recording de Seattle, junto con el productor estadounidense Jack Endino, entre diciembre de 1988 y enero del año siguiente. Tras las sesiones, finalmente publicaron su primer trabajo de estudio, con poco reconocimiento comercial, pero con buenas reseñas por parte de la crítica.
El álbum fue reeditado por Geffen Records en 1992, tras el lanzamiento del segundo álbum de Nirvana, "Nevermind". En este segundo intento de alcanzar las listas, "Bleach" se aupó en en puesto 33 de la lista Billboard 200 en Estados Unidos.
Los temas fueron escritos por Kurt Cobain con poco tiempo de antelación a las sesiones de grabación. La presión de la compañía por sacar con premura un álbum de grunge, de moda en la escena de Seattle en aquella época, provocó que los temas fueran improvisados y oscuros, mostrando cierto hartazgo.
El un principio, el álbum iba a titularse "Too Many Humans". Finalmente, el título fue cambiado por el de "Bleach" (lejía), en referencia a unos carteles públicos que aparecieron en las fachadas de los edificios en la década de los ochenta, recomendando a los heroinómanos a utilizar ese producto para desinfectar sus agujas y evitar de esa manera la propagación del SIDA. Cobain había visto esos carteles y le pareció un título adecuado para este primer álbum de Nirvana.
Antes de la publicación del álbum, el segundo guitarrista de la banda, Jason Everman, fue despedido por desavenencias en el planteamiento del grupo. Aunque en la portada forma parte de los créditos del álbum, en realidad su aportación artística fue nula al desarrollo del álbum. Se mantuvo su nombre como reconocimiento a los 600$ que Everman aportó para realizar la grabación.
Listado de Canciones
- Blew2:54
Letra
If you wouldn't mind, I would like it blew And If you wouldn't mind, I would like it loose And If you wouldn't care, I would like to leave And If you wouldn't mind, I would like to breathe Is there another reason for your stain? Could you believe who we knew was stress and strain? Here is another word that rhymes with shame! If you wouldn't mind, I would like it blew And If you wouldn't mind, I would like it loose And If you wouldn't care, I would like to leave And If you wouldn't mind, I would like to breathe (x2) Is there another reason for your stain? Could you believe who we knew was stress and strain? Here is another word that rhymes with shame! (x8) You could do anything - Floyd The Barber2:17
Letra
Bell on door clanks, come on in Floyd observes my hairy chin Sit down chair don't be afraid Steamed hot towel on my face I was shaved, I was shaved, I was shaved Barney ties me to the chair I can't see I'm really scared Floyd breathes hard I hear a zip Pee pee pressed against my lips I was shamed, I was shamed, I was shamed I sense others in the room Opie, Aunt Bea, I presume They take turns in cut me up I died smothered in Andy's butt - About A Girl2:48
I need an easy friend. I do, with an ear to lend. I do think you fit this shoe. I do, won't you have a clue. [Chorus:] I'll take advantage while. You hang me out to dry. But I can't see you every night, free. I'm standing in your line. I do hope you have the time. I do pick a number two. I do keep a date with you. [Chorus:]... (Solo)... I need an easy friend. I do, with an ear to lend. I do think you fit this shoe. I do, won't you have a clue. I'll take advantage while. You hang me out to dry. But I can't see you every night. No I can't see you every night, free. I do. (x4) - School2:42
Wouldn't you believe it it's just my luck (repeat 4 X) No recess No recess No recess Wouldn't you believe it it's just my luck (repeat 4 X) No recess No recess No recess You're in high school again (repeat 8X) No recess No recess No recess No recess No recess No recess No recess! - Love Buzz3:35
Would you believe me when I tell you You're the queen of my heart Please don't deceive me when I hurt you Just say it the way it seems Can you feel my love buzz? Can you feel my love buzz? Can you feel my love buzz? Can you feel my love buzz? Would you believe me when I do you You're the queen of my heart Please don't deceive me when I hurt you Just say it the way it seems Can you feel my love buzz? Can you feel my love buzz? Can you feel my love buzz? Can you feel my love buzz? - Paper Cuts4:05
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When my feeding time She push food through the door I crawl towards the cracks of light Sometimes I can't find my way Newspapers spread around Soaking all that they can A cleaning is due again A good hosing down The lady whom I feel maternal love for Cannot look me in the eyes But I see hers and they are blue And they cock and twist And masturbate I said so (x3) Nirvana (x6) Black windows are paint I scratch with my nails I see others just like me Why do they not try to escape? They bring out the older ones They point in my way They come with a flash of light And take my family away And very later I have learned to Accept some friends of ridicule My whole existence was for your amusement And that is why I'm here with you To take Me with You're eyes Nirvana (x8) - Negative Creep2:55
This is out of our range (x3). And it's grown (gross). This is getting to be (x3). A joke. I'm a negetive creep (x3). And I'm stoned. I'm a negative creep (x3). And I'm ... (scream). Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more (x6). This is getting to be (x3). And it's grown (gross). This is out of our range (x3). A joke. I'm a negetive creep (x3). And I'm stoned. I'm a negative creep (x3). And I'm ... (scream). Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more (x6). Yeah...stoned...stoned. Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more (x14). - Scoff4:10
Letra
In my eyes, I'm not lazy. In my face, it's not over. In your room, I'm not older. In your eyes, I'm not worth it. Give me back my alcohol. (x6) Give me back my ..., give me back my..., give me back! (Frist): Give me all your ... (x6) (Second): Give me all your ... (x5). Give me back ... aaaaah! ... love! (Third): Give me all your ... (x5). Give me your ... aaaaah! ...fuck! - Swap Meet3:02
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(x2) They lead a lifetime that is comfortable They travel far to keep their stomachs full They make their living off of arts and crafts The kind with seashells, driftwood and burlap They make a deal when they come to town The Sunday swap meet is a battle ground She loves him more than he will ever know He loves her more than he will ever show They lead a lifetime that is comfortable They travel far to keep their stomachs full They make their living off of arts and crafts The kind with seashells, driftwood and burlap They make a deal when they come to town The Sunday swap meet is a battle ground She loves him more than she will ever know He loves her more than he will ever show -- Keeps his cigarettes close to his heart -- Keeps her photographs close to her heart -- Keeps the bitterness close to the heart - Mr. Moustache3:23
Letra
Fill me in on your new vision Wake me up with indecision Help me trust your mighty wisdom Yes I eat cow - I am not proud. Show me how you question, question Lead the way to my temptations Take my hand and keep it clean Yes I eat cow - I am not proud. Easy in an easy chair Poop as hard as rock I don't like you anyway -- Seal it in a box Damn You Fill me in on your new vision Wake me up with indecision Help me trust your mighty wisdom Yes I eat cow - I am not proud. Show me how you question, question Lead the way to my temptations Take my hand and give it cleaning Yes I eat cow - I am not proud. Easy in an easy chair Poop as hard as rock I don't like you anyway -- Seal it in a box (x4) Damn You - Sifting5:22
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Afraid to grade. Wouldn't it be fun? Cross, self-loss. Wouldn't it be fun? Wet your bed. Wouldn't it be fun? Some feel none. Wouldn't it be fun? Your eyes, teacher said (x3). Preacher said. Don't have nothing for you (x7). Spell the smell. Wouldn't be fun? Search for a church. Wouldn't be fun? Wet you bed. Wouldn't be fun? Cold and coals. Wouldn't be fun. Your eyes, teacher said (x2). Your eyes, preacher said. Preacher said. Don't have nothing for you (x7). (Solo) Don't have nothing for you (x9). - Big Cheese3:42
Letra
Big cheese, make me. Mike says: " Go to the office." Big cheese, make me. Mike says: " What'd I say?" Black is black. Shading back. Need more enemies. Show you all what a man is. Big lies, make me. Mike says: " Go to the office." Big cheese, make me. Mike says: " What'd I say?" Black is black. Shading back. Need more enemies. Cheese glue, how are you? Big cheese, make me. Mike says: " Go to the office." Big cheese, make me. Mike says: " What'd I lie?" Black is black. Shading back. Need more enemies. Cheese glue, how are you? (Solo) Black is black. Shading back. Need more enemies. Show you all what a man is. Cheese glue, how are you? You're enemies. Show you all what a man is. (Almost inaudible) Ohhhhh, right - Downer1:42
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Butchered sincerity. Act out of loyalty. Defend your true country. Wish away... Your pain. Hand out lobotomies to save little families. Surrealistic fantasy. Bland, boring... Plain! Hold me down in restitution. Living out your date with fusion. If there's a hope, please shun in bastard. Don't feel guilty, take master writings. Somebody said that they're not much like I am. I know I can't make it up, although if you go along, I'll sing your song. Sickening pessimists. Despicable masses. Asseverated commumists. Apocalyptic bastards. Thank you dear God for putting me on this earth. I feel very privileged. Death in mind. Nurse! Hold me down in restitution. Living out your date with fusion. If there's a hope, please shun in bastard. Don't feel guilty, take master writings. Somebody said that they're not much like I am. I know I can't make it up, although if you go along, I'll sing your song. Downer.