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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The timelessness of grunge. NIRVANA’s classic songs (31–40)
Jesus Doesn’t Want Me for a SunbeamNirvana
The third track on the live album “MTV Unplugged in New York.” A cover of a song by The Vaselines, whom Kurt greatly admired.
Kurt’s murmured vocals, set against the accordion’s timbre and soft guitar sound, give it a different flavor from the original—and it’s wonderful.
PollyNirvana
This song was inspired by a real incident that occurred in Tacoma, Washington, in 1987, where a 14-year-old girl was abducted and raped at a concert venue.
It was included on the 1991 album Nevermind and has been featured in video games such as Rock Band.
Something In The WayNirvana
“Something in the Way” that begins in a minor key with an acoustic approach.
Kurt Cobain sings a whisper-like, sorrowful melody.
The orchestra that comes in partway through is striking and elevates the song greatly.
The lyrics describe the time when Kurt lived under a bridge.
Tourette’sNirvana
The “Tourette” in the title refers to Tourette syndrome, a condition involving severe anger and violent outbursts.
The song is only 95 seconds long and features a mix of screamed vocals, overdriven guitars, and a pulsing drum beat.
It’s said that the final section, where Kurt Cobain shouts “Cold heart,” is the only fully intelligible lyric.
Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana
For any man in his 40s who knows Western music, it’s inevitable that he’s gone through the leading band of the alternative/grunge scene, Nirvana, and their world-famous album Nevermind.
The first track has to be Smells Like Teen Spirit.
It gets you fired up right from the intro riff (though it’s a bit hard to keep the groove in the middle).
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On A PlainNirvana
A song included on the 1991 album Nevermind.
It was also released as a limited single in the form of a promotional CD.
The track has been covered by artists such as Agent Orange, Frank Turner, and The Album Leaf.
Aero ZeppelinNirvana
It’s a song written about Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin.
It was recorded on January 23, 1988 at Reciprocal Recording Studios and included on the 1992 album Incesticide.
Danny Peters plays drums on this track.