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Bleach has had a variety of sounds in their 8 years together. They started
out with an edgy rock sound on their first album, then on their sophomore release, Static,
they added some techno elements and different guitar parts. But it's hard to put Static
into the category of "techno rock." That really just doesn't describe this album. Bleach's Static
is a very unique blend of sounds and stands out from any other Christian album - ever. I couldn't
name another album like this from any band that impressed me so much.
To start the album off, Bleach puts on the "in your face" look with "Static" and
"Super Good Feeling." The latter track is the song that really got Bleach the attention they
deserve when it made a major impact on Christian rock radio around the country. I still hear this
song being played occasionally, almost 5 years later. "Rundown Town" is next, a slow but calm and
unique track that almost puts you in a daze if you're not careful.
A rude awakening comes next with "Land of the Lost," my personal favorite of the album.
Cowbells, tambourines, techno beats and hand claps make this track exceptional. Bleach's message
is loud and clear as well, boldly stepping out and stating "I can be the one... to show him how to
live today." "Hurricane" and "Warp Factor Five" make this album even more unique with their
sound effects and fast/slow/fast beats.
"Rock N Roll" and "Lonestar" are highlights of the album as well, with great sounds and cool
vocals. "Code of the Road" is likely Bleach's best ballad of all time, and the acoustic sound is a
great pause from the fast paced tone of the rest of the album. "Waving Goodbye" closes the album
on a perfect note.
This is my favorite release from Bleach, and once you've heard it, it's impossible not to
fall in love. Be sure to check this one out. As they say, it's a humdinger.
- Review date: 3/1/03, written by Spencer Priest of Jesusfreakhideout.com
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Bleach's Static is quite an original album, definitely, but not the band's strongest work. It's a pop/rock frenzy indeed,
offering up such memorable tracks as "Super Good Feeling," "Rock N Roll," "Land Of The Lost" and
the melodic rapture anthem "Waving Goodbye." The somewhat over-polished sound to the record only becomes more obvious with the band's more organic later releases, but it's still a fun album to revisit.
- John DiBiase, 2/24/05
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