Nirvana is one of the most important bands of the ’90s. Their classic album Nevermind continues to be a landmark of rock music, perfectly encapsulating an era of music and American culture, even today, thirty-two years after its release. Kurt Cobain may have passed away in 1994, yet the long-lasting impact of Nevermind keeps him in the upper echelon of rock icons, with his lyrics and songwriting continuing to connect with fans globally. Of course, Dave Grohl is one of our biggest and brightest stars to this day, although his shining achievement still might be the impeccable drumming on Nevermind.
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“Smells Like Teen Spirit” is the lasting hit from the album, but Nevermind is filled with genre-bending classics from top to bottom. The album contains masterpieces throughout, combining the angst, pain, and anger of grunge with poppy chord progressions, catchy choruses, and excellent production value. Nevermind‘s first side is chock-full of classics, with “In Bloom”, “Come as You Are”, “Breed”, “Lithium”, and “Polly” following “Teen Spirit” to create the ultimate Side A. Side B is continues the trend, with excellent songs like “Drain You”, “Stay Away”, and “On A Plain”, and the hauntingly beautiful album-closing ballad of “Something in the Way”.
Nevermind remains a fantastic listen and is considered to be one of the best rock records of all time. Grunge music and alternative rock both exploded into the mainstream as a result of Nevermind‘s perfect blend of punk, pop, and rock in addition to Cobain’s brooding and introspective lyrics. With that in mind, in honor of the anniversary of its release today, we’ve provided the full Nevermind album below for your listening pleasure. Take some time today to listen to the record in full, and enjoy the inimitable sounds of Nirvana on their iconic album Nevermind.
Nirvana – Nevermind
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