Search - Bleach :: Again, For the First Time

Jeremy S. (Bearjer) from WILLIS, TX
Reviewed on 1/26/2007...

Good rock,definitly some nice tunes on this one,Before bleach went emo,this is a fun album.

Lisa J. (momjolie) from STURBRIDGE, MA
Reviewed on 10/12/2006...

Best cd ever!

The Most Important Album Of My Life

C4 The Explosive | TN, USA | 12/05/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Again For the First Time is Bleach's masterpiece, one of the greatest albums in my collection. When I bought it for $5.99 at CD Warehouse, I had no idea what I was in for. One of the greatest half hours of rock ever recorded, this album saved my life. The lyrics helped me work through one of the worst times in my life. Even now, it is a comforting old friend, letting me know that everything is alright. When I lost my faith and proclaimed Agnosticism, the members of Bleach were some of the few Christians I'd listen to, besides my parents. Again For the First Time helped me see God again, so I consider it an honor to break this classic down song by song for you.



Intro (5/5): Quick, beautiful and sets the listener up for the greatness lying ahead.



Baseline (5/5): This is a concert favorite. I have several memories of riding in cars with friends and yelling the lyrics at the open road. A wonderful high energy song that draws you into the rest of the album. Definitely an anthem.



Celebrate (4.75/5): It slows things down for a second, but not too much. Very beautiful song. The lyrics match the title and my feelings towards these guys.



Broke In The Head (4/5): Not the best song on the album. It starts out slow but ends on a good note. This song is usually in the way of the next tune, which is a classic.



We Are Tomorrow (20/5): Greatest song on the album. The first few notes get me pumped up; the rest of the song throws me into euphoria. Nice basic drum beat. I was at a Bleach concert in Memphis talking to lead singer Davy before they went on. He said I should jump up onstage with them during "We Are Tomorrow." I take him up on the advice. I timed it perfectly to get up there when things go crazy. After singing with Davy, I ended up grabbing the mic stand and whipping the crowd in a frenzy. They mimiced my motions as I threw the stand up and down. Kids came up to ME after the show telling me how awesome I was onstage. One of the greatest moments of my life, hands down. So many memories behind this song. I love it!!!



Fell Out (5/5): This is a very catchy song. Very Weezer-esque, but much better than them. I think I hear a moog somewhere in there, and I like it. It's a rollicking good time.



Weak At The Knees (5/5): Another fist-pumping anthem. You can feel Davy's desperation as he clings to the lyrics and music of this song. By the end of it he's almost collapsing. At this point the album is starting to dramatically build. The song sets you up for the next one perfectly.



Found You Out (10/5): Another highlight of the album. I love the lyrics. "I'd wait a million years to feel / The way that I feel right now / I cant say that it's figured out / But everything will work out some how." You can hear the crowd's hearts aching as they yell it out in concerts. The breakdown halfway through is great, building powerful tension, ending with an incredible payoff. By the end of the song I am filled with joy. A modern classic.



Said A Lot (5/5): Another great song. The background vocals really compliment the music. This is one of the more creative songs on the album, with an occasional bleep and noise from a weird percussion instrument I can't quite identify.



Almost Too Late (5/5): This is a necessary song on the album. It picks up the pace, tearing through like a hurricane in Florida. Definitely the fastest song on here. The title is very appropriate, if you blink you miss the song. Ignoring it at first is almost too late, because it's gone. You can tell they have fun when they play this song, ending it with yelps and a pig call "Soooo-eee!"



Andy's Doin Time (5/5): One of the most intimate songs on the album. Davy sings about all of his friends and what's going on in their lives. You feel like you're in a big room and he's introducing you to his folks. You get a picture of so many lives; very personal. The music is emotional as well, playing the soundtrack to Davy's lament and optimism. Davy chants "We're moving on and on and on / We'll head out torwards the sun / Cause we're the lucky ones / Yea the lucky ones." The harmonizing in the end of the song is gorgeous, leading up to another highlight of the album.



Knocked Out (15/5): The mournful guitar, followed by the respectfully slow drums, set up for the powerful climax of the album. Davy lays everything on the line here, pouring out all of his anguish and hope in a fiery ball of heartfelt passion. By the time he is singing "I will sing at the top of my lungs / I will dance even if I'm the only one / And i hope that we'll never be apart / And I will sing and I hope it heals my heart / Yea I hope it heals my heart / How did I get here? / Save me from this," I'm not even on the planet anymore. I am caught up in the passion of the Holy Spirit. My soul is bare to the world, and I can take on the world. By the end of it, I am drained. In concert, they usually extend the song into cascading guitars and drums, while Davy kneels down, overcome by the thick emotions stirred up. It is one of the most powerful experiences I've been a part of, they should record their live version of this song for posterity.



Jenn's Song (5/5): A perfect ending to a perfect album. I'm so drained from "Knocked Out," that "Jenn's Song" is just what I'm looking for. A simple, brief emotional plea backed by a vulnerable acoustic guitar. Beautiful.



Well, I've enjoyed channeling how I feel about this album. Listening to it was a pleasure and I hope you find something in "Again For The First Time," like I did.



Peace be with you.



- C4"

Anthems.

Stephen Carradini | Norman, OK | 11/27/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Every song here (with the exception of the short, emotional "Jenn's Song") is a rocking, raise-your-fist-in-the-air anthem. The tour for this was an amazing one, with the excitement captive in the music exploding throughout the crowd. As for the music, this is pop-punk. If you ever had a question of what it was, Bleach will clarify that for you. From the infectious riff of "Found You Out" to the all-out slam of "Baseline" to the thoughtful, pondering "Said A Lot" and "Andy's Doin Time," this album will make you move. One of the best pop-punk albums of the year."