Strange Desire
by Bleachers
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jul 15, 2014
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 41
  3. Negative: 1 out of 41
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  1. ibadukefan
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    This album would have fit perfectly in 1987! It just so happens to also fit perfectly in 2014. This is one of my favorite albums. I can't wait for more from Bleachers!
  2. largehome29
    Mar 11, 2015
    8
    New up-and-comers Bleachers, headed by fun. guitarist and Steel Train frontman Jack Antonoff recently dropped their debut album Strange Desire. Filled with art-pop icon collaborations, light bouncy tunes, and two drummers, Antonoff digs deep into some very intricate feelings with the use of 80s synths. Collaborations with big names like Yoko Ono and Grimes don't seem to meet the standardNew up-and-comers Bleachers, headed by fun. guitarist and Steel Train frontman Jack Antonoff recently dropped their debut album Strange Desire. Filled with art-pop icon collaborations, light bouncy tunes, and two drummers, Antonoff digs deep into some very intricate feelings with the use of 80s synths. Collaborations with big names like Yoko Ono and Grimes don't seem to meet the standard of other songs on this album which makes you question if handing the artistic reigns over to the woman who ruined the Beatles was truly a good idea albeit for, thankfully, only one song. “Take Me Away” is just a reprise of “Wild Heart”, it probably should've just stayed that way. Despite my very strong feelings for this album, it does have a truly demo-like vibe to it that can only be overcome with experience in Bleachers. For a very energetic debut, Antonoff still leaves much room for improvement, however, created something that is truly unusual in this day and age and deserves to be treated as so.… Expand

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#32 Most Shared Album of 2014

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 30, 2014
    67
    Jack Antonoff has figured out how to write an album all by himself.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Aug 27, 2014
    35
    Antonoff may be popular but his songwriting leaves a lot to be desired.
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  3. PopMatters
    Aug 1, 2014
    70
    Strange Desire most certainly proves at least one thing: Nate Ruess isn’t the only guy in fun. who can write a hell of a pop song. And really, that’s all that should ever matter to anyone who chooses to give Bleachers the time of day in the first place.
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