Bleach

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On Bleach's third album, the band comes through with more of the catchy modern pop evident from "Static". Musically, the styles present on each song are not that far from each other, (from upbeat "noise" pop to more laid back acoustic tracks), save for the spunky "Race". The more reflective rocker "Reasons" and rhythmic crooner "You" are included, as well as the radio hit "Once Again, Here we are". The best tracks, though, are the first two. Both with yearning themes, ("You're here, I want to feel Your Heartbeat" and "Steer me straight to be the man after Your own heart"), "Heartbeat" has an irresistible chorus melody and a cool guitar solo. "Straight Shooter" benefits from great harmonies and an almost ethereal pre-chorus guitar break. After the disciplined rhythm of "Breathe", however, I lose interest in the album. There are enough worthy features to make the album worth listening to though.