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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.

Playlist

Eternity of grunge. A classic by Nirvana (NIRVANA)
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1eastSmells Like Teen SpiritNirvana
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An iconic song by Nirvana that changed the music scene
2eastLithiumNirvana
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Song of the bipolar disorder medication lithium
3eastYou Know You’re RightNirvana
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Nirvana’s posthumous work was released and became a big hit
4eastCome As You AreNirvana
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A Nirvana song sounded like Killing Joke
5eastSliverNirvana
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A song themed around Cobain’s abandonment
6eastHeart-Shaped BoxNirvana
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Nirvana’s signature song, grunge sound
7eastHairspray QueenNirvana
Hairspray QueenNirvanaplay_arrow
Early Nirvana track, recorded in ’88, released in ’92
8eastLounge ActNirvana
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The ninth track on Nevermind, a bolero-style song
9eastLOVE BUZZNirvana
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Nirvana gives a punkish cover to a song by Shocking Blue
10eastRape MeNirvana
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A song in which Kurt Cobain sang in support of women and against violence
11south_eastNevermindNirvana
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Nirvana is an American grunge rock...
12eastThe Man Who Sold The WorldNirvana
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Bowie cover on MTV Unplugged
13eastAbout A GirlNirvana
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Composed by Kurt Cobain for her
14eastBreedNirvana
BreedNirvanaplay_arrow
Early Nirvana tracks, primitive rock 'n' roll
15eastNEGATIVE CREEPNirvana
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An intense song that repeats short lyrics
16eastDumbNirvana
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A unique song that sings of simple joys
17eastTerritorial PissingsNirvana
Territorial PissingsNirvanaplay_arrow
A fierce Nirvana classic and a live staple
18eastMolly’s LipsNirvana
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A cover song by The Vaselines
19eastBeen a SonNirvana
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Song composed by Kurt Cobain, a father seeking his son
20eastPennyroyal TeaNirvana
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A song depicting the toxicity of pennyroyal tea and the guilt surrounding abortion.
21eastBlewNirvana
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Wishing for the release of the 1989 debut album
22eastIn BloomNirvana
In BloomNirvanaplay_arrow
A 1960s-style grunge song by Nirvana
23eastServe The ServantsNirvana
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Nirvana’s distinctive guitar song
24eastSchoolNirvana
SchoolNirvanaplay_arrow
A signature early Nirvana track included on Bleach.
25eastEndless NamelessNirvana
Endless NamelessNirvanaplay_arrow
Hidden track on the album appears after a long wait
26eastDrain YouNirvana
Drain YouNirvanaplay_arrow
Interpretation of Kurt's Life and Struggle with Heroin
27eastStay AwayNirvana
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The song was recorded in 1990 and included on multiple albums.
28eastSmells Like Teen SpiritNirvana
Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvanaplay_arrow
Nirvana’s signature song “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
29eastAneurysmNirvana
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A song Cobain wrote about his ex-girlfriend
30eastFrances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on SeattleNirvana
Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on SeattleNirvanaplay_arrow
Cobain turned Frances Farmer’s life into a song
31eastAll ApologiesNirvana
All ApologiesNirvanaplay_arrow
A song Kurt Cobain dedicated to his wife and daughter
32eastSappyNirvana
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A song composed by Kurt Cobain in 1988
33eastSmells Like Teen SpiritNirvana
Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvanaplay_arrow
This is one of Nirvana’s signature songs. This track…
34eastSmells Like Teens SpritNirvana
Smells Like Teens SpritNirvanaplay_arrow
Utterly simple to the extreme, and yet if you listen, anyone...
35eastDiveNirvana
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The first track on an album collecting indie songs
36eastVery ApeNirvana
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A noisy, Asian-flavored track
37eastDownerNirvana
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Kurt Cobain’s politically themed songs
38eastI Hate Myself & Want To DieNirvana
I Hate Myself & Want To DieNirvanaplay_arrow
Nirvana's songs influenced Oasis
39eastJesus Doesn’t Want Me for a SunbeamNirvana
Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a SunbeamNirvanaplay_arrow
A cover song by The Vaselines, featuring accordion
40eastPollyNirvana
PollyNirvanaplay_arrow
Inspired by the Tacoma kidnapping case
41eastSomething In The WayNirvana
Something In The WayNirvanaplay_arrow
カート橋下生活が歌詞
42eastTourette’sNirvana
Tourette’sNirvanaplay_arrow
A 95-second song themed around Tourette disorder
43eastOn A PlainNirvana
On A PlainNirvanaplay_arrow
Smear-only single
44eastAero ZeppelinNirvana
Aero ZeppelinNirvanaplay_arrow
Introduction to songs influenced by rock bands
45eastBig Long NowNirvana
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Kurt Cobain creates a song and decides on the title
46eastCurmudgeonNirvana
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A Nirvana song. A sense of alienation at school.
47eastSCOFFNirvana
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A song that expresses youthful spirit that doesn’t care about others’ opinions
48eastSpank ThruNirvana
Spank ThruNirvanaplay_arrow
From funky to grunge: an early classic by Nirvana.
49eastThe Money Will Roll Right InNirvana
The Money Will Roll Right InNirvanaplay_arrow
Nirvana performs a cover of a FANG song
50eastBig CheeseNirvana
Big CheeseNirvanaplay_arrow
A Nirvana song, a song about Jonathan Poneman
51eastScentless ApprenticeNirvana
Scentless ApprenticeNirvanaplay_arrow
A song composed by all the members
52eastNirvana BestNirvana
Nirvana BestNirvanaplay_arrow
Nirvana, known as the epitome of grunge, ...
53eastSmells Like Teen SpiritsNirvana
Smells Like Teen SpiritsNirvanaplay_arrow
A power co... drenched in intense distortion
54eastSmells Like Teen SpritNirvana
Smells Like Teen SpritNirvanaplay_arrow
Spread the movement called grunge across the world...
55eastSmells Like Teen SpiritNirvana
Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvanaplay_arrow
Nirvana’s classic song “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
56eastSmell Like Teen SpiritNirvana
Smell Like Teen SpiritNirvanaplay_arrow
An explosive anthem that epitomizes grunge
57eastFloyd The BarberNirvana
Floyd The BarberNirvanaplay_arrow
A song that turned a 1960s American comedy character into a murderer.
58eastSmells Like Teen Spirit (Sash_S & Phil Phauler Remix)Nirvana
Smells Like Teen Spirit (Sash_S & Phil Phauler Remix)Nirvanaplay_arrow
Remix of Nirvana's classic song
59eastRadio Friendly Unit ShifterNirvana
Radio Friendly Unit ShifterNirvanaplay_arrow
Musical Characteristics of Nirvana and Kurt Cobain's Talent
60eastWhere did you sleep last nightNirvana
Where did you sleep last nightNirvanaplay_arrow
Nirvana’s cover of Red Velvet
61eastAll Apologies (MTV Unplugged)Nirvana
All Apologies (MTV Unplugged)Nirvanaplay_arrow
When it comes to Western bands from the ’90s, it’s got to be Nirvana...
62eastAneurysm (Live at Reading 1992)Nirvana
Aneurysm (Live at Reading 1992)Nirvanaplay_arrow
This is insanely powerful, and the guitar is als…
63eastI Hate Myself and Want to DieNirvana
I Hate Myself and Want to DieNirvanaplay_arrow
Although it's a track not included on the album, it's very well-fini...
64eastOld ageNirvana
Old ageNirvanaplay_arrow
From the smash-hit album “Nevermind”…
65eastD-7Nirvana
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A cover punk song by Wipers