Album Review

Bleech – ‘The Worthing Song’

• 17th Aug 2009

In this song, Bleech make a great effort to show that energy and attitude is what they are all about. You get the impression that this is the band’s ultimate goal, even more so than writing material that’s original or different. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as it has helped the band to build quite a following, such is the appeal of their live show.

The production on this track is far too polished for my liking. I would much rather hear “The Worthing Song” recorded on a demo-tape in someone’s garage.

The song itself has an energetic beginning and intense vocals during the verses, but this is let down by a rather drab chorus. It’s not the band’s best work and lacks anything standout. However, Bleech have succeeded in capturing a positive and raw energy on this record which is not easily achieved, so for that simple reason, it’s worth a listen.