Bleach: Deluxe Edition
by Nirvana
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Nov 3, 2009
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. PopMatters
    50
    Bleach is a stronger record than it is commonly perceived to be, and does deserve to be checked out in some form by fans of heavy riff-driven rock. Regardless, this reissue is underwhelming, seemingly more concerned with enticing Nirvana completists to purchase it for the live material than in illuminating why Nirvana’s first album was an important step in a career that has helped define rock music for the last two decades.

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best Album of 2009
89
#89 Most Shared Album of 2009

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 131 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 119 out of 131
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 131
  3. Negative: 3 out of 131
  1. jAbMaN
    Mar 29, 2011
    10
    I love this first album from Nirvana. Some of the songs on this records are awesome from Negative Creep, School to Love Buzz. Most of theI love this first album from Nirvana. Some of the songs on this records are awesome from Negative Creep, School to Love Buzz. Most of the songs are great and should be addressed as one of the greatest records ever made.… Full Review »
  2. KeithG
    Apr 25, 2012
    3
    This album is more interesting from a historical perspective than as a stand-alone piece of work. One listens knowing that two of these menThis album is more interesting from a historical perspective than as a stand-alone piece of work. One listens knowing that two of these men will go to record the best album of the last quarter-century. However, Bleach alone shows a number of flaws. It's not much better than a lot albums from struggling underground bands. It's obvious that the drumming talent just isn't there. Download "Downer". It's the one track on the album that really shows the energy and punk growl that would make Nirvana great.… Full Review »
  3. Rockman1976
    Dec 3, 2011
    10
    Great album gets a much needed sound mastering. This isn't easy to digest after first listen, but the reward is awesome - you get to discoverGreat album gets a much needed sound mastering. This isn't easy to digest after first listen, but the reward is awesome - you get to discover something new after every listen. You could sense the genius in Cobain's songwriting, there are some incredible songs here, just the sound and production were very raw (obviously, everyone knows this album was made for $600). However, the songs are very passionate and engaging, you could almost tell that Kurt was going through some hard times. When I need a break from all the beautifully crafted "commercial" records such as say U2 or Pearl Jam, this is what I reach for, intelligent, tense and raw. Not to mention this deluxe version gets a bonus disc with a great early live gig wth a very good sound. Amazing are those early live gigs from Nirvana, is like someone knew they gonna be big and made soundboard recordings. Try finding early Smashing Pumpkins concerts with such a good sound!… Full Review »
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