Once again, it is a farewell and goodbye for the Bleach guys. Last time yielded a farewell tour, but one lurking question popped up at that time, "why no new content on a CD?". Well.... surprise, surprise, Bleach has a new CD! Farewell Old Friends is a heartfelt farewell to fans and friends of Bleach alike. Produced by Oran Thornton this CD feels like Bleach had a comfortable, relaxing, and fun time recording this final album. They rock out with a slight bit more indie and alternative selections than their past pop rock glory days. Think of a band "maturing" and this is what it would be. Do not think that it is all serious, because a few tracks are poppy. There are fun, positive, sometimes serious, and Christ centered lyrics throughout. Expect NO touring in support of this CD, they are done with that. It seems as though Bleach recorded a CD for the sake of all the good times they had, as a band, with friends, and for fans. So.... this is the farewell from the Bleach guys, THE END, at least for this band's musical run at longevity. Good luck to the guys in the future!
3.5 tocks
Other coverage for this album
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