Nevermind
Nirvana
View More by this ArtistOpen iTunes to preview, buy, and download songs from Nirvana
| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smells Like Teen Spirit | Nirvana | 5:01 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | In Bloom | Nirvana | 4:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Come As You Are | Nirvana | 3:39 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Breed | Nirvana | 3:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Lithium | Nirvana | 4:17 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Polly | Nirvana | 2:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Territorial P*****gs | Nirvana | 2:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Drain You | Nirvana | 3:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Lounge Act | Nirvana | 2:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Stay Away | Nirvana | 3:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | On a Plain | Nirvana | 3:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Something in the Way | Nirvana | 3:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
iTunes Review
In late 1991, Nirvana changed the course of rock when its "Smells Like Teen Spirit" pungently perfumed the airwaves. This joyously snarling single was only one of the many delights found on Nevermind, the trio's second album and massive breakthrough. At once abrasive and melodic, spookily introspective and explosively aggressive, Nevermind launched singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain as an unlikely pop superstar. His volatile genius infuses tracks like "Lithium" and "Territorial Pissings" with a take-no-prisoners desperation. Cobain lashes out at both society and himself with fearless glee. "In Bloom" and "Stay Away" are particularly thrilling bursts of mockery and rage. "Come As You Are" and "On A Plain" demonstrate the band's moody mid-tempo touch. Bassist Chris Novoselic and drummer David Grohl ride the tunes' hairpin curves with a keen feel for drama and dynamics. Butch Vig's high-resolution production brings each note into bold relief. Nevermind is more than a grunge-rock milestone - it remains a wildly intoxicating sonic experience.
Recent Customer Reviews
GREAT
by jagrbacall alternative bands...... give it up for Nirvana. No alt. band will EVER top Nirvana. Their reign was EPIC
I love the song...
by the gitisStay Away :) Have a listen, it's fast, upbeat, remnicent of Drain You (if the tempo were faster). I think it's probably the drums in this song that makes me associate it with Drain You.
"...I'm not gonna CrAcK!"
by RkivIn a world filled with pretentious pseudo-metal bands finding success through gimmicks, MTV and power ballads, this album came out of nowhere and shocked the music industry overnight. Out with the teased hair, in with the sexy melodies. Out with gimmicky sappiness, in with truthful angst.
Some would say Nevermind caused a lot of the weak post-grunge bands, over-confessional emo bands, and talentless clods posing as some punk band. I say with great impact comes great responsibility. (Yeah, Kurt blew the brains out of himself but that's another story.) Anyways, without The Beatles there would be no Monkees and without them there would... Well, whatever nevermind.
The record begins with a familiar tune, "Smells Like Teen Spirit." With it's roaring four-chord riff and boggled lyrics poking fun at teenage lifestyle, it's worth a love affair. Then, it gets old, dead old. No wonder it does because it was Kurt's attempt to "rip-off the Pixies."
"In Bloom" is a semi-march addressing sheep-like behavior, doing something you don't understand because the masses are doing it. The psychedelic guitar solo here is flooring.
"Come as You Are" is not only ironic because it's strikingly similar to Killing Joke's "Eighties", it's that when such a peaceful tune about being nice enough to be a known memory is followed by "Breed", it's ironic. The later is a sick rocker that codas the Bleach days.
Then comes the first excellent song to appear on the album, "Lithium." Legend has it that it's about Cobain's religious experience while living with a friend of his. The lyrics may be uber-emo ("I'm so happy/'cause today I found my friends/they're in my head") but it's a beautiful and energetic pop song that deserves a full 10/10.
Here we have "Polly", a dark anti-rape song presented in a stark, stripped-down matter. Most casual Nirvana fans are turned off by this song, but if you're up for it, listen to this song several times with your whole attention on it. You'll get a powerful feeling inside.
What's this? The bassist screeching that protest song "Get Together"?! What's up with this? Oh, it's "Territorial P*****gs." It's mediocrity at it's most ridiculous. "Drain You" is another excellent song. This is a love song about Cobain's relationship with Bikini Kill drummer Tobi Vail. You'll love it.
"Lounge Act" is the most underrated song on this album. Another excellent track. As for "Stay Away" and "On a Plain", those are iffy fillers, would you say?
The album ends with the most depressing Nirvana song, "Something in the Way." Rumor has it that it's about Cobain living under a bridge. Krist, the band's bassist, stressed that "he didn't live there" and "you couldn't live there because of those muddy banks." Cobain just hung out there when he felt alone. It's a great closer, great enough to end an album.
But is it over? Some copies have a hidden badass jam session (unlisted in packaging) called "Endless, Nameless", but it's nowhere near Nevermind's pop barriers in terms of listenability.
You ought to thank this album for changing MTV (which sadly reverted back to even more s**t than it was before) in the 90s'. You also have to thank it for opening the door to Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and other bands of the like to have a chance. Nevermind brought alternative music to most of us, and you should thank it. Even though most bands in the genre now are bad, be thankful we can look back at these wonderful grunge rock bands.
64/100
Biography
Formed: 1987 in Aberdeen, WA
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '80s, '90s
Top Albums and Songs by Nirvana
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smells Like Teen Spirit | Nevermind | 5:01 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Come As You Are | Nevermind | 3:39 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Heart Shaped Box | In Utero | 4:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | In Bloom | Nevermind | 4:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Lithium | Nevermind | 4:17 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
Listeners Also Bought
| Name | Album | Artist | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achilles Last Stand | Presence (Remastered) | Led Zeppelin | 10:25 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Moby Dick | Led Zeppelin II (Remastered) | Led Zeppelin | 4:20 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | My December (Live) | iTunes Live from SoHo - EP | Linkin Park | 3:51 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
- $7.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Adult Alternative, Grunge
- Released: Sep 24, 1991
- ℗ 1991 DGC Records
