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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.

The Eternity of Grunge: Nirvana’s Greatest Songs (11–20)

NevermindNirvana

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)
NevermindNirvana

Nirvana is a band that represents American grunge rock.

Their second album, Nevermind, released in 1991, is known as a masterpiece that has gone down in music history.

Featuring numerous hits led by Smells Like Teen Spirit, it has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

Kurt Cobain’s soul-stirring vocals and their innovative sound that fused punk and pop moved countless listeners.

The album was nominated for a Grammy and received high praise from critics.

It’s highly recommended for anyone who wants to feel the depth of music or learn about the 1990s music scene.

The Man Who Sold The WorldNirvana

Nirvana – The Man Who Sold The World (MTV Unplugged)
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

Nirvana – About A Girl (MTV Unplugged)
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

Nirvana – Breed (1992/Live At The Paramount Theatre, Seattle/Performance Only)
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.