“Don’t You Think You’ve Had Enough? is what Jennifer Clavin asked
herself when she hit a turning point in her life. It’s also the title of the
new record from Bleached, Jessie and Jennifer Clavin’s first LP written
from a place of sobriety. That newfound perspective serves as the
guiding force, yielding a courageous, honest, and sonically ambitious
album. It’s a record about fighting both literally and figuratively for your
life — and the clarity born from that struggle.
Writing began in early 2018, both in a Los Angeles practice space, and
with friends and co-writers in Nashville. Producer Shane Stoneback
(Vampire Weekend, Sleigh Bells) helped open every door to
experimentation, wanting to be exploratory while keeping the sound
singularly Bleached.
The resulting LP is explosive, grappling with the past; its twelve tracks
mark some of the sisters’ most visceral, rawest songwriting to date
— and some of their best. The work glimmers with inspiration found
in touring with the likes of The Damned and Paramore. That arenaready
pop, incisively catchy, was a palpable influence helping to push
Bleached’s sound in a new direction.
“Writing these songs while sober became somewhat of a spiritual
experience,” Jennifer says. “Like I was connecting with a power greater
than myself. I had to let go, trust the process, and allow an energy
beyond my control to be present.””