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)
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.”
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.