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 Eternity of Grunge: Nirvana’s Greatest Songs (1–10)
Lounge ActNirvana
The ninth track on the second album, Nevermind.
The title was chosen because it sounds like the kind of song a band might play at a cocktail bar.
It begins with a quiet, spoken-like bass solo, and as the song progresses the vocals grow louder, ending in a shout.
The bolero-like development of the track makes it an interesting piece.
LOVE BUZZNirvana
Nirvana had a tendency to enthusiastically cover songs by other bands and artists, and this track is one of them.
The original is by Shocking Blue, a Dutch band active from the 1960s to the 1970s, and Nirvana released their version as a debut single during their indie era.
Compared to the psychedelic original, Nirvana sped up the tempo and delivered a punkish cover.
From the light, bass-led riff to the noisy guitar and distinctive melody, every element is imbued with Nirvana’s character—so much so that many people might even think this is an original Nirvana song.
Rape MeNirvana
A song by Kurt Cobain that supports women and delivers a strong message against violence toward them.
It is also considered to address “rape by the media,” such as Vanity Fair and MTV.
The song was released as a single in 1993.
The Eternity of Grunge: Nirvana’s Greatest Songs (11–20)
The Man Who Sold The WorldNirvana
The fourth track on the live album “MTV Unplugged in New York.” A cover of David Bowie.
They capture the mood and atmosphere of the original remarkably well.
Even when listened to back-to-back, it really doesn’t feel out of place.
By the way, Kurt ad-libbed some of the lyrics during live performances.
About A GirlNirvana
A song Kurt Cobain wrote for his then-girlfriend Tracy Marander, with whom he was living at the time.
She didn’t know about it.
It is said to be one of the songs that truly impressed Chad Channing, Nirvana’s drummer at the time, with Kurt’s songwriting ability.
BreedNirvana
An early Nirvana song created when the band toured Europe with TAD from the Sub Pop label in 1989.
It’s described as a primal rock ’n’ roll track that’s hypnotic and puts listeners in a state of ecstasy.
The song was written when Kurt Cobain began to explore his songwriting talents more deeply.
NEGATIVE CREEPNirvana
Track 7 from the first album, Bleach.
It’s a very short song that ends in a flash, featuring a style where the succinct lyrics are repeated.
Rather than grunge, it should be called hardcore punk: over the intense sound, Kurt keeps shouting—an extremely simple and hard-edged track.