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popbloganddropit · 1 month

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Bleachers - Bleachers

Initial Thoughts: The album feels deeply introspective. I need to sit with lyrics and vibe to fully form an opinion. No immediate standouts.

1. I Am Right On Time- a solid opening thesis statement. This a Bleachers album, there will be nostalgic references and it will be vaguely (or as of late, more and more overtly) New Jersian. “My mind is mirrors, don’t know what is and what’s reflection. The future’s past and I am right on time,” left an imprint on me. I like the evolution of the band becoming more and more involved in the records. This is a standard Bleachers track, not lacking, but nothing exceptional. 3.5/5

2. Modern Girl- I’m a such a sucker for a saxophone, and it’s responsible for the energy in this song along with the We Didn’t Start the Fire-esque shouty list verses. Would shake my ass to it a bit, guess I’m a Modem Girl. 4/5

3. Jesus Is Dead- The cadence this song is chanted in is not pleasing to my ears. This and the lyrics give off the air of a bad Weezer impression (a poor impression of Weezer or an impression of Weezer when they make bad music? You decide). There’s tiny glimmers of good (“Jesus is dead and so’s New York, I built a place right down the shore. It’s nice”.) and I would bet this song is fun live, but it’s a skip for me. 1.5/5

4. Me Before You- the songwriting reminds me of a classic Bleachers hit even though it’s slower and quieter. Antonoff sings in a breathless manner that fits the yearning lyrics. And I enjoyed the jaunty little outro to take us out. 4.5/5

5. Alma Mater- This was my favorite of the songs released before the album. Love the surprise Lana vocals and there are points that flirt with being Bon Iver falsetto-esque. I don’t really get why we’re screaming “fuck Balenciaga”. It takes me out of the mood of the rest of the song and doesn’t fit. 4/5

6. Tiny Moves - Jack enters his“I Love My Wife” era with this cute little number. It’s not generic, but is missing a really hard hitting lyric or something else to really take it over the top for me. 4/5

7. Isimo - I’m also a sucker for a good “shalala,” which is tastefully tucked in to the sentimental (boulder) lyrics that sound like Jack is rooting just for you. 4.5/5

8. Woke Up Today- A simple love song with some real humdinger lyrics. “Woke up today and I was right, my winning ticket in her eyes”. “But if faith is a chance, then I can believe I would deserve every breath I see you breathe”. Oof, the man is in love. Missing something to really take it over the top for me, but a beautiful little romance. 4/5

9. Self Respect- a sad boy anthem for the ages, with an assist from the always welcome Florence Welch. A boy boygenius-esque depressed wallower. And sometimes I am tired of having self respect. I don’t know if I love the Kobe/Kendall lines but I’ve certainly heard worse things. The random modern references just really snap me out of the mostly nostalgic vibes Jack likes to invoke. 4/5

10. Hey Joe- An Aaron Dessner collab, with Claud vocal! I like this upbeat, but contemplative song. 4/5

11. Call Me After Midnight- I don’t get anything out of this song. It sounds a bit like a The 1975 reject that didn’t need to be on their record or this one. It’s fine enough, it just doesn’t have a moment that hits hard enough to justify its existence. 2.5/5

12. We’re Gonna Know Each Other Forever- this track has a beautiful, captivating instrumental and pleading, pensive words. The narrator feels frozen and helpless and the screams at the end really punctuate the conversation. 4/5

13. Ordinary Heaven- This sounds like a closing track to me, but there’s still one more song left. The vocal layering is well done, but the song is a bit repetitive and long for me and the spoken sample doesn’t add what it needs to add. 2.5/5

14. The Waiter- I find the autotune effect too grating to enjoy anything else about this track. Going to be a skip for me every time, and an unfortunate way to end an album I would overall say I enjoyed. 1/5

Final Thoughts:

I think one of the album’s biggest flaws is that it lacks energy, an abnormal complaint for a Bleachers record. Some artists kill a slow, sentimental ballad (and there are several Antonoff-produced simple piano ballads I’d list as favorites of all time), but Bleachers’ strength for me has always been scream in your car with the windows down anthems (“Don’t Take the Money” isn’t even particularly fast, but I feel it in my soul more than this collection of songs). Releasing both“Tiny Moves” and “Modern Girl” before album release was a misstep when those are the highest the energy reaches on the album and neither of those. There was such a nice run of songs I enjoyed in the last half of the record that was really brought back down by the ending few. There are some songs I will return to, but probably not this record as a whole. The average score was 3.32 and I will keep it there rather than round up or down because I think rounding down is too harsh, but there’s not enough for me to round up. 3.3/5

Top 3:

Me Before You, Isimo, Woke Up Today

What’s Next?

I’m definitely interested in the bonus tracks from this album once they are released on streaming. Hoping to get Deeper Well out quickly so we can fully enter our Cowboy Carter era 🤠. There are a couple deluxe/EP’s that got released last week (Olivia Rodrigo, Hozier, possibly Tyla’s album?👀) that I’d like to get to as well. Next Friday, Orville Peck will be releasing an album as well, so please keep your cowboy hats and fringe securely fastened.

Let me know your thoughts about Bleachers and what upcoming releases you’re excited for!

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chorusfm · 2 months

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Bleachers – Bleachers

The atmospheric rise of Jack Antonoff continues on the latest full-length record by Bleachers. The same man that kicked his career off with Steel Train, showcased his songwriting prowess with fun., re-established himself as a solo artist with Bleachers, and along the way became a Grammy winning producer, Antonoff is certainly no stranger to the bright lights. The pressure seemed to be on this ultra-talented artist on Bleachers (his first album on Dirty Hit), and yet Antonoff delivers in more ways than one in his most fully realized record to date. With a sound that feels like a modern take on Bruce Springsteen, paired with the atmospheric elements found in the brooding synths of The 1975 and The Midnight, Bleachers does the near-impossible task of paying homage to where he came from while simultaneously moving the needle forward in his artistic growth. Jack Antonoff is a man of many talents, and they are all on full display on the fourth studio album from Bleachers. The records kicks off with “I Am Right On Time” as Antonoff opens with, “We were just kids / It wasn’t over when it ended / Our ballroom bliss / Counterfeit under extended / I knew your touch / I knew your weather / We were the same, faith is change / Read our doctrine,” all over some cool guitar-laced riffing by none other than Bartees Strange. Bartees Strange also gets some producer credits on this introductory song that perfectly sets the table for everything that comes after. Lead single, “Modern Girl” explodes out of the gates with a vibrant saxophone sound before Antonoff confidently croons, “Friday night, killer queens / Hop a train, on the scene / All the band, is in the wild / Don’t you dare touch the dial / We dressed up like a heart attack for ya / We dressed up like a heart attack.” The song is rich with Bruce Springsteen vibes paired with that Steel Train charm that made me a fan of Jack Antonoff in the first place. While most of the LP is a bit subdued in its delivery, “Modern Girl” is a burst of sunshine on a cloudy day that is sure to leave you in a better mood after wrapping your ears around it. The mid-tempo “Jesus Is Dead” relies largely on a great bass line throughout the track, while Antonoff continues to remain captivating in his vocal delivery. However, the album really starts to get into its desired vibe with “Me Before You.” The song is reminiscent of the synth-pop Bruce Springsteen classic, “Secret Garden,” and yet Bleachers would never be satisfied with just simply paying homage to “The Boss.” Instead, they use this stylistic choice to lend a wall of sound that echoes off the speakers with spiraling saxophone notes and intricate guitar parts. The exploratory sound continues on “Alma Matter” that has Antonoff remembering, “2003, sad all the time / Point the headlights, flicker dear / Drive by the old house, go for a beer / We’re on the green or the movie theater / You’re a movie to me, the way you move around me,” while delivering the pre-chorus in a crisp falsetto. What the band does best on this trio of songs is cement themselves into going towards a clear direction for the rest of the record in a logical way. ”Tiny Moves” is a synth-driven song that relies on Antonoff’s charm as he sings confidently on the second verse of, “Call it American football chic / Breaking your neck for no reason / The little brush right down the avenue / A tiny twist of faith will come and shake you / You can believe.” The storytelling in Antonoff’s lyrics remains top notch and brings the audience in to connecting with the material. “Isimo” features a brilliant, well-constructed chorus as Antonoff triumphantly declares, “But you were just a kid when they told you / You’d been born to bleed, little soldier / With your magnet heart and sentimental boulder / Oh, it pulled you down / But look at you you made it out.” It’s truly a marvel to watch his confidence swoon on songs like these that continue his ascent as an artist. ”Woke Up Today” is an acoustic-guitar based song that unfolds with great… https://chorus.fm/reviews/bleachers-bleachers/

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chrisryanspeaks · 2 months

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Review: The Rebirth of Bleachers | ‘Bleachers’

Rating 9/10 - EXCEPTIONAL The new Bleachers album, self-titled Bleachers, is a significant release that seems to represent a new beginning for the band, rather than just a continuation of their past work. Released on March 8, 2024, under Dirty Hit and Bleachers Band Recordings, it's the band's first album after departing from their former label RCA Records. This album stands out for its musical depth, careful layering of sounds, and emotional resonance across its tracks. The album opens with "I Am Right on Time," setting the tone with its musical complexity and emotional depth, leading into a series of tracks that showcase the band's signature sound while exploring new territory. "Modern Girl," one of the album's singles, blends elements of classic rock with modern sensibilities, featuring vibrant instrumentation and Antonoff's insightful lyrics on modern life. The track "Jesus Is Dead" follows, offering a synth-pop sound with deep personal and social themes. "Me Before You" is highlighted as a beautiful synth ballad, demonstrating the album's personal touch, as it explores love's transformative power. This theme of personal reflection and growth continues with "Tiny Moves," a song about observing and being moved by a partner's small actions, presented with a nostalgic, synth-heavy pop sound. The collaboration with Lana Del Rey on "Alma Mater" brings a mix of Antonoff's and Del Rey's styles, creating a standout track that balances experimental sounds with thoughtful delivery. The album covers a broad spectrum of musical styles, from the reflective "Isimo" to the upbeat "Woke Up Today," showing Antonoff's range and depth as a songwriter and musician. Overall, the album is described as a love album, weaving together themes of romantic love, tribute to lost loved ones, and a celebration of music itself. The self-titling of the album at this point in their career is seen as a statement of identity and renewal, positioning Bleachers not just as a band, but as a deeply personal project of Jack Antonoff, one that carries his signature across different facets of the music world. For more detailed insights into the tracklist and the creative forces behind the album, Wikipedia provides a comprehensive overview, including the album's personnel and the various musicians who contributed to its rich sound landscape. Check out “Tiny Moves” below: Read the full article

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audiofuzz · 2 months

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Review: The Rebirth of Bleachers | ‘Bleachers’

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