Eternity of grunge. A classic by Nirvana (NIRVANA)
Let me introduce some songs by Nirvana, the very definition of grunge rock.
As the band of Kurt Cobain—who, despite his musical success, struggled deeply and died young—they have become an icon of alternative rock worldwide.
Although he passed away in 1994, many artists still cover their songs to this day.
There are countless aspects to their appeal, but surely the greatest is Kurt Cobain’s voice.
Please take this article as an opportunity to once again experience the allure of Nirvana, the band that revolutionized the rock scene.
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Grunge Forever: Nirvana’s Greatest Songs (21–30)
All ApologiesNirvana
A song dedicated by Kurt Cobain to his wife, Courtney Love, and his daughter, Frances Bean.
It sings about everything he had hoped for and the changes he experienced.
The track was covered at a concert by the Christian band DC Talk.
Stay AwayNirvana
The song was originally recorded in 1990 under the title “Pay To Play” and was included on the 1994 compilation album DGC Rarities Vol.
1.
In 1991, it appeared as “Stay Away” as a bonus track on the album Nevermind.
The timelessness of grunge. NIRVANA’s classic songs (31–40)
SappyNirvana
A song written by Kurt Cobain in 1988.
It was first released in 1993 as a hidden track titled “Verse Chorus Verse” on the compilation album No Alternative, created to benefit an AIDS fund.
DiveNirvana
A track that opens the compilation album Incesticide, which collects indie-era singles, B-sides, and rarities.
Its first appearance was as the B-side to the 1990 single Sliver.
Nirvana often had songs that weren’t on their studio albums become live staples or fan favorites, and this one was frequently played in concert as well.
It’s built around a heavy bass line in unison with a noisy guitar, and the way the chorus shifts into a different chord progression is really cool.
The guitar solo, which traces the melody in that quintessential Kurt Cobain style, is great too.
Very ApeNirvana
Track 7 from the third album, In Utero.
In addition to a noisy, swirling guitar sound reminiscent of R.
E.
M.
from a certain period, there are touches of an Asian flavor woven in here and there, making it a short yet highly memorable song.
DownerNirvana
A song in which Kurt Cobain attempted political lyrics.
It laments numerous issues, including nuclear war and extremists who believe they can save the world.
It is included on the album Incesticide and is known as a track that was rarely performed live.
I Hate Myself & Want To DieNirvana
It’s a song that was included as the B-side to the 1994 single “Pennyroyal Tea,” and also appeared on the 1993 compilation album “The Beavis and Butt-Head Experience.” It’s also known for having inspired Oasis’s hit single “Live Forever.”