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Favourite Songs: Come As You Are Territorial Pissings Endless, Nameless
Classic
Classic album, although the extensive screaming sometimes is too much
See why it's popular. Strong energy, clear production, great writing
What can I say about this album that hasn't already been said? It's very very good. 4.4
Obviously it's a classic album. It also spelled the death-knell of grunge music and changed it into pop music. Fwiw, as alternative music fans in our early-20s when this came out, we all saw it as a sell-out. Weird Al Jankowic's parody, Smells Like Nirvana, is my preferred memory of this album.
Great album
lol turns out this album is pretty fucking good
I’ve only ever heard one Nirvana song in my life. Rock music isn’t usually my thing, but I really enjoyed this album. I liked most of it, except for two songs that weren’t my cup of tea.
A Classic!! Gritty guitar riffs, pounding drum beasts and a spirit that defines rock music!
Peak Nirvana. Everything after this just sounded like whining set to wanna be punk.
Timeless timeless album, has some amazing songs and fantastic beats
Not a huge nirvana fan, but I get why people like this
It's Nevermind.
Some are classics
Damn I was hating on this album in my in utero review but it’s so good. Just way more of a pop album than its reputation. Full of hits tho. Giving it 4 to be interesting.
Super influential and a great album, strong 4
(Strong 8/10) "I've got Nirvana in my head, makes me wanna go fuck shit up" -Juliana Hatfield
The songs you know - absolute grunge staples. The rest - utter garbage. No wonder Foo Fighter albums are terrible on the whole.
Kurt Cobain embodies what a front man should be, The drums are ever present and they along with the other instruments are plated at the highest level and the care and respect is present through all these tracks, I didn't know they could make such good melodies and write such catchy choruses, I had only heard the darkest songs from them and I am thoroughly happy to hear that they can bring in softer elements even if it is not full songs, fleeting moments can still be good.
Epic grunge album one of the best ever
Overall a great album. Although Endless, Nameless left me with a bit of a bad aftertaste. I think I liked Lithium or Drain You the most.
It's a really good album that I enjoyed listening to and will enjoy again. I cannot see myself choosing to put it on though
Some good, some not so good tracks but overall i liked it. Fav tracks: „In bloom“ and „Come as you are“
Haha, you're giving me this shit after Courtney Love? Come on. Anyway, what else needs to be said about this album? Really good and also really overrated. And also really good, but still, a little too long and shockingly (to me, at least) anonymous in the grand scheme of things for much of the back half. But still really good.
Saved? ✅ Would listen again? ✅ Would recommend to anyone? ✅ Would buy on Vinyl? ✅
Fundamental, uma espécie de "destino" do desenvolvimento do rock e pai do qrock feito depois. Um clássico, todas as músicas conhecidas.
Just a classic entry in to the world of grunge. Hearing their slower ballads was definitely a unique experience
Classic. Drums high quality. Voice high quality. Guitar high quality. Though the more famous songs were the more energetic songs that showcased things better.
Living during this time was wild. Love it or hate it, Nirvana changed the whole music scene. I never really listened to them when they came out (or thereafter), and shamefully this is my first exposure to the full album. The first half was really enjoyable. The second half was okay but not my jam. (On A Plain sounded like a sped up version of Come As You Are.) Still, it's a cultural icon.
Ahhh what a classic
I haven't listened to this in 25+ years and was surprised how well I remembered it A very, very good album. Stay away is Nirvana's best song. Fight me
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Clássico, lendário
Album that defined my youth, but only the third best Album by Nirvana, imo. Totally overplayed, but great songs. Fav: Lithium
I'm a bit sick of hearing Nirvana everywhere, so I had to put that aside and actually listen to this with an open mind. I've never listened to Nevermind, but I obviously knew the most famous songs from here. Overall a really good album, but I'm not the biggest fan of grunge music. Maybe with a few more listens I'd rate this a 5 (I'd especially need to listen to the songs I didn't know a few more times). 4/5
Never really got into nirvana, pleasantly surprised
Listen out of order since Spotify licensing shenanigans
Gran disco de Nirvana. Nunca lo había escuchado completo.
A brilliant album.
Singlehandedly killed hair metal and spawned a decade of great music. Awesome album!
Damn, I was hoping this was the one with Grandma Take Me Home on it...
Of the Nirvana albums, this is the best. It's both noisy and narrative, the songs are fun and dancey despite the grunge. Far superior to In Utero, in my honest opinion. Some true bangers within.
Beaut. Im surprised I never heard of Lounge Act or Stay Away before
it's good, i can very much sense why it's a classic, anyone who says otherwise is fucking stupid, tho i don't think it's necessarily for me at the end of the day, had a great time discovering it, will probably add a couple of songs to my playlists
Sebagau album debutan, album ini terasa sudah memunculkan identitas Nirvana sebagai band grunge dengan suara kerasnya yang kotor
La energía de este álbum es increíble.
aight
RATING: 9/10 HIGHLIGHT: On a Plain LOWLIGHT: Stay Away
Great album. Stronger first half than second, imo. I always thought In Utero was the better Nirvana album, but again this one is still great and I don't begrudge it on this list especially considering its significance.
The first 3 songs were bangers, the last song didnt hit for me. Classic sound
Er dette tidenes mest oppskrytte plate? Er den bra? Ja, absolutt! Var den groundbreaking når den kom? Til dels. Det er noen fantastiske låter her, og en del helt midt på treet fyllstoff. Men på ingen måter verdens beste skive. Den var sannsynligvis mer viktig enn bra.
Wow; this held up way better than I would have guessed. There are a couple standout tracks, but even the others are just good enough to keep the vibe going, and the record does not overstay its welcome.
classic
Favorite track(s): Smells Like Teen Spirit, Come as You Are, Breed, Something in the Way, Endless, Nameless Heard before Previous rating: 8/10
historic bombshell, I'm not a Nirvana fan, but great album
Wowweee
A tad bit overrated but a fine album nonetheless. Favorite track: Lithium
very frontloaded, some classics for sure. not the biggest fan of his voice, i think the repetitive lyrics dont help polly is a really freaky song. that sucks he was definitely lying when he said he didnt have a gun lol
Buen álbum, mejor banda.
3 boys in a band? Not writing about hot chicks? Totes gay I really wish that Something In The Way hadn't been used in Batman though, that is a beautiful song that shouldn't make me think about Batman
If I was 14 i would have a lauding review and give this a glowing 5. But as I’ve gotten older I’ve listened to a lot of the influences of this album and albums that have been influenced by it. Is it groundbreaking? In the mainstream music sphere yes. But there is much better to come from it and before it. Smells Like Teen Spirit, despite being the most popular song is probably the most dull and frankly boring song to listen to on this album. There are some tones that I’m shocked to hear on this album, Endless Nameless is a terrific noisy closer. Much of the most interesting sounding songs are those that weren’t singles. I also believe this to be the weakest Nirvana album, Bleach and In Utero are much rawer and abrasive albums that overall are much more interesting. It makes me wonder what they would’ve been up to if Kurt was still alive, Dave Grohl’s work in Foo Fighters shows he was not the creative force that created some of Nirvana’s harsher music, maybe they would’ve gone too alternative for the mainstream appeal they got from this album and sink back underground. Who knows.
To clarify a point I made on another review: I never said these guys weren’t talented. But after hearing more from bands like Mudhoney and Meat Puppets, it seems to me that they weren’t the ground breakers MTV wanted us to believe. They had better production than those other bands, for sure. I think the key is also that they came along at the right time, when someone in the music industry decided it was time to topple the popularity of “hair bands” which dominated up until then.
Definitely Maybe Oasis The Yes Album Yes Document R.E.M.
idk man his vocals just dont work on some of the tracks but when they do it hits sooo hard
A classic. Polly breaks my heart every time.
Rv
Great album , by one of the few legendary bands .
Este álbum de Nirvana es una joya
Get why popular not my favorite sounds l
Langt hen ad vejen et fantastisk og gennemført album Det er ikke perfekt for mig, men når det er bedst, er det verdensklasse. Når det er værst, er jeg mindre optimistisk, men det er aldrig rigtig dårligt. Afslutningsnummeret trækker ned 4.1
For me, "Nevermind" is an album of two distinct halves. The first half is faultless, whereas the second does not quite live up to the impact or song-writing quality of the opening tracks. The opening salvo of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', 'In Bloom', and 'Come as You Are' rivals any opening three tracks of any album, by any artist, for sheer impact. 'Breed' sustains this momentum with its visceral punk energy, followed by the "quiet-loud-quiet" moodiness of 'Lithium'. This run is rounded out by 'Polly', which lowers the tempo and quietens the mood without lowering the quality. These six tracks represent a varied stretch of excellence. However, the second half of the record struggles to maintain this standard. 'Territorial Pissings' offers plenty of punk attitude and angst, but it feels like a good track rather than a great one. The same applies to 'Drain You' and the subsequent numbers. While there isn't a bad song present, nothing quite matches the presence of those first six tracks. The major shift from their previous album, "Bleach", is the sonic quality of the production by Butch Vig. In particular, the drum sound and the debut performance of Dave Grohl elevate the material. Sonically, it is a full, huge-sounding record. "Nevermind" is a significant record that defined an era of alternative rock, primarily due to its incredible first half and powerful production. While the song-writing remains good throughout, the second half cannot sustain the ground-breaking quality of the opening six tracks, resulting in an album that feels somewhat front-heavy. Four stars. 1 "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (5/5) 2 "In Bloom" (5/5) 3 "Come as You Are" (5/5) 4 "Breed" (5/5) 5 "Lithium" (5/5) 6 "Polly" (5/5) 7 "Territorial Pissings" (3/5) 8 "Drain You" (3/5) 9 "Lounge Act" (3/5) 10 "Stay Away" (3/5) 11 "On a Plain" (4/5) 12 "Something in the Way" (4/5) 13 "Endless, Nameless" (3/5) Total - 53 Average - 4.08 340/1001 183/340 albums reviewed were new to me.
I’m not the biggest fan of Nirvana, or grunge more generally, but I understand why this album transcended a subculture to become a generational touchstone. For me, the strength of the album comes from the first five tracks (which are, I’m pretty sure, the most commercially successful) and my interest tapers off a bit after that, although the second half might be more representative of the group’s garage punk influences. But the collection of songs works well as a cohesive album, and I did enjoy the frenetic, noise-bending finale.
Kurt Cobain’s song writing is something I never appreciated until reading Dave Grohl’s autobiography. To my understanding Kurt was a real down to earth lover of the arts. The band he became the frontman for was a pioneer of change to a genre that was rapidly becoming stale. We need another Nirvana to come our way in 2026.
Yeah it's alright
A wide ranging classic. Great potential for misheard lyrics.
Lo escuché antes de ayer (putadon) pero mi review es que es discazo (8'75/10)
This album is held up as a monumental moment in music but going back to it I realised that I’d be okay never hearing half of these songs ever again. I was always more of a Pearl Jam or Soundgarden guy.
quase 4 vai, tem uns bem bons, mas outros nem tanto, uns 3.7
Never was into grunge despite being an impressionable 16 year old at the time. Obviously i knew the album but never really owned or had a desire to own it. I was quite surprised how polished it is and how many good songs there are on the album. I felt like it withered a little bit at the end despite my standout track being the second last song (something in the way). It gets a solid 4 stars
Classic with some bangers. Kind of hit or miss at times
No. 403/1001 Smells Like Teen Spirit 5/5 In Bloom 5/5 Come As You Are 5/5 Breed 4/5 Lithium 5/5 Polly 5/5 Territorial Pissings 4/5 Drain You 4/5 Lounge Act 5/5 Stay Away 4/5 On A Plain 5/5 Something In The Way 5/5 Endless, Nameless 1/5 Average: 4,38 Dark, hard, catchy. Awesome record. Would have loved to give this 5 stars, but the closing track just didn’t work for me.
Really good album that has never been fully Great to me. I don’t know why. In fact, I could say this about Nirvana in general. Don’t get me wrong, I admire them so much, I love what they represent and the changes they ushered in. I learned recently from an internet comment thread just how noticeable this album’s impact was on the ground, in schools etc. Really really cool. A must-listen, #348. But still, it’s just Really Good.
This one is already part of my rotation. If science achieves fission of the GOAT particle and is able to contain the energetic release of awe photons, so that it can be ascribed to multiple individuals without simultaneously leaving cool flash prints of their silhouettes on the laboratory walls, I feel Cobain would be entitled to 2 or 3 slices.
This has more of a nostalgia value to me, i remember listening to nirvana songs as a kid on one of those 2000's keyboard phones, putting the speaker close to my ears, cause i did not have headphones or nothing alike, and just enjoying the road as my mother drove us from town to town, i did not understand the lyrics but loved the energy, even if i dont feel the same about it today, it has a place in my good memories.
Re-listen. RYM: Y (#59) Saved a song: N
funny how this album starts to sound generic however this is literally the blueprint
I really liked this album, I’d give it a 9/10. Definitely would recommend it.
excelenttt
I can remember the first time I listened to this album. It's got a little bit of everything. Usually the first to come up when discussing Nirvana, and for good reason in my mind. Courtney love killed Kurt Cobain
Straight album, godd riffs and melodies
good album, a lot of classic tracks. but... it's that again. not their best imo.
Was not expecting that last song lmao
I immediately messaged my 1001 Albums groupmate to ask "what other albums do you know that start with the most successful track?". "Let's get it on" came the reply (great pluck). Nevermind wastes no time in giving disillusioned and angsty Generation Xs a pure and unrestrained set of anthems to serve as nostalgia for decades to come. To be clear, that wasn't me, all I have is memories of older kids at school waving their hair around and jumping into each other, some using it as an excuse for (playful but nonetheless actual) physical violence. Maybe this is why I shyed away from heavier rock during my formative years... Anyway, I do enjoy the classics from this album, I play(ed) the guitar and learned Smells Like Teen Spirit as a kid. There's no doubting how important this album was (is) to so many people, but it's too hard for me and stops just shy of a 5.
iconic, love the guitars
Nevermind is a great record that to me is a touch overrated. The top tracks (smells like teen spirit, lithium, come as you are) do most of the heavy lifting. The deeps cuts aren’t nearly as strong which separates the 4s from the 5s.
Solid Rock Álbum but it’s very clear why the hits are hits and the other songs seem to be a bit more forgettable except for Breed and on a plain
Nice album, with beautiful drums and guitar. Very good to listen while working out or cleaning a house, but also very exhausting for my mind.
Important album! Not a fan of grunge. I feel like I have to like this one.
yeah no shit this album is good. part of me wants to give this a bad review so i can be unique and contrarian, but unfortunately it’s so highly regarded for a reason. maybe not as raw as i would have liked, but the emotion on display here is obviously second to none. haha baby weenor
Continua bom de ouvir mas com certeza menos do que antes. Por mais que seja considerado um clássico, acho que o ouvido não recebe do mesmo jeito que um dia já aceitou. Melhores: Lounge Act, Polly , Something in the Way Pior: Endless, Nameless
The first half is banger after banger. The second half is “is he still screaming?”
too much has been written about this. Obviously a critical album in annals of music. But not a fun listen, not something I go back to frequently for inspiration or solace.
paar coole songs drauf.
I was around when grunge was becoming a thing but my mom didn’t like it. She said it sounds like they’re banging a bunch of trashcan lids together. So I was still mostly listening to classic rock. I was surprised by how many of these songs I knew and I like now. Lol. Lots of hits on this one album
this was pretty undeniably insane. not to be so self-important/cutesy but im giving this a 4 because my library of 5s is MY library of 5s; i felt the gravity and the impact of this album but i think that fifth star almost has to come by surprise
Me gustó. Ya lo conocía, pero nunca me había sentado a escuchar todas sus canciones ❤️🩹
always loved nirvana
These songs seem to improve with age. I wasn't a fan back in the day but listening today they sound pretty much spot on. Only criticism is I find the songs a bit samey as it goes on and I prefer the acoustic versions mostly.
I recognise a good album when I hear it. Besides, Nirvana reminds me so much about this guy I used to like.
Un 8. Bastante consistente
Ok i’ve done a relisten to this not in a car (apologies for not extending that courtesy to the kinks) and i think this isn’t really my genre generally but I love the ebbs and flows of this. Something in the way is so so good and while i think i prefer said ebbs i understand they wouldn’t be nearly as effective without the contrast.
They were really onto something here.
Sounds pretty good! Obviously a classic for a reason and those singles plus quite a few of the other songs have this great vitality to them (and many I recognised without knowing), but I don’t know if it reasonated or blew me away too much.
Very good album but not without its flaws - especially the last track "Endless, Nameless" . That song alone is why I knocked off one star - it should have never been included in the album.
I’ve been scared of the day I had to listen to this one because I was certain that I wouldn’t like it as everybody else does and it has such a high reputation. I knew I didn’t like grunge based on the other albums I’ve gotten, and I specifically did not like In Utero, so this album didn’t have a lot going for it. But man did it surprise me. Maybe until the last track, this album flew by and there’s a lot of standouts. I don’t think its a 5 for me quite yet, but it’s probably the best of its genre to me right now. It’s still too heavy for me, but I was still insanely impressed.
remember kids, if your friends start making bitchin' music and doing drugs they're probably gonna have a bad ending
something in the way
Great stuff - never really realized I haven’t listened to this in full ever
ah yes, the “FUCK YEAAHHHH” to “life is pain” pipeline
Armonically the same, but, for it's time really breaks the parameters of the 80s, also, lyrics well thought
Always been a fan. Most tracks are great but I understand my bias in rating. 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit 2. In Bloom 3. Come As You Are 4. Something In The Way
9/10
This is the first album to come up that was released during my lifetime AND that I was keenly aware of. I became a fan of alternative music in the late 80s, when artists like the Smiths, The Cure, REM and the Replacements dominated the alternative airwaves. Then in 1991 everything changed -- Nevermind was a watershed musical event. This is the first time I listened to the album all the way through in years. It had become so ubiquitous that I listened to it less on my own so that I wouldn't get tired of it (it was the same with Pearl Jam ten) But upon listening, I am taken back by just how good it sounds. Cobains guitar and vocals are as strong as I remember. And though Dave Grohl has spent more time as the front man of the Foo Fighters, I can appreciate just what a fine drummer he is in this recording. I wish I could give this 4 1/2 stars -- though Nevermind isn't quite a top tier album for me, it comes very close.
As well-loved a project as any that I somehow hadn’t gotten around to listening to until now. I can’t speak as much as others to it’s impact but the sound and quality of every instrument and the vocals are clearly top drawer. Incredibly energy on top of it all makes this one I’m excited to spend more time with and I expect it to only grow for me. 2 listens Favorite Tracks: Breed, Come As You Are, Smells Like Teen Spirit, In Bloom
#1 5th April 2026 One of the few albums I heard that exposed me to rock (I'm not typically a rock listener, and young gen), and this album could be considered overrated/overplayed but there's reasons. track mentions: drain you smells like teen spirit (naturally, classic, and the most played), in bloom (guys the guitar round 3mins), polly (caught from the beginning) stay away (the beginning, the stay awaaaaayy!!, the screaming at the end yes) come as you are something in the way (the vocals, the mumbling in the beginning)
An undeniably excellent tone, one of those bands that inspired so many others. Krist Novoselic does simple bass parts that do exactly what the song needs of them. The front half of the album is pretty stacked. "In Bloom" and "Lithium" are probably my favourites; "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a song I like but not one I love, hard to say why because it's undeniably good. Polly and onwards I didn't find captured me so much, save for maybe "Something In The Way". The wall of tone thing they have going on shines in "Territorial Pissings" so honorable mention there.
Solid songs on here. Grunge with a very heavy punk influence to them. Cant really listen to teen spirit anymore cuz ive heard it so many times but that doesn't stop me wanting to listen to this album again. While Kurt wasnt the most technical of players he was a top tier songwriter and player.
Such a classic. Great, dirty, dissonant guitar tones. Territorial Pissings stands head and shoulders above the rest for me, but lots of good songs here (obv. Smells Like Teen Spirit, Come As You Are, Something In The way). I always enjoy a bit of Dave Grohl drumming too, he definitely has it. I enjoy Kurt's screechy vocal moments (again referring particularly to Territorial Pissings), songs that tend towards a bit more quiet I find I don't appreciate as much as a consequence of this (Polly). Endless, Nameless is so violent and punky, great way to finish off the album - I enjoy songs like this that are just indulgently abrasive. I don't know necessarily that I'd have most of this album in regular rotation hence it isn't realistically a 5, but it's still an incredible album, particularly for its time which helped push alternative guitar music after a decade full of new wave and synthy pop (which I do like! It’s just fun to see the currents of music come and go).
One of the first few albums I ever listened through start to finish. Remember it being better but still a few bangers on it. RIP Kurt
This had enough hits that it was an enjoyable listen but I didn't find it to be a slam dunk or anything crazy like that
I remember most songs from when my brother would play this album. I think this is their best work. I thought Endless, Nameless was worthless though.
Pretty much a two-note album but damn those were really good notes.
baby with a penis
I'll always say that I believe Nirvana legacy as a band out shines their output. But then you listen to this and realise it was one of THE great rock albums. 9/10.
Game changer
8.50/10 Muy buena album, mas movido y mas intenso, buenos ritmos pegadizos y que te levantando el ánimo, siento que pegaría muy bien con un viernes de locos, el estilo de las canciones es como el de la banda de la chica
Everybody knows the iconic songs from this one. After that it unfortunately sounds very similar through the middle. Descends into chaos on the last track, which I’m sure some like alot, not me personally.
Great album but not my taste
Listened front to back dozens of times throughout my life, every middle school boy's first discovery of letting out their inner rage towards society. Lots of headbangers and songs to scream with in the car. Helpful for road rage. Similar to the Beatles, simple people can think they're overrated, but at the end of the day, they're great. The older I get, the more I appreciate the back half of the album; the front half of the album everyone on earth knows and you've heard it 1000s of times.
I lived it man
ts tuff asf twin
I listened to this album on repeat throughout the course of seventh grade and it was a bit difficult for me to go through now (idk if because it's so incredibly overplayed or because it's something to do with the period in which I was obsessed with this album&band.) I would come back from school and ON MY WAY (not even bloody waiting to get home) would listen to some songs off the album (I mostly remember it being Drain You) out loud. It was a great time, but it's just kind of over. This album and band were revolutionary for me and probably are the ones that got me in to rock and music in general. And I'm forever thankful for that. Do I think this is a good album? Yes. Do I think it's incredibly overrated and overplayed? Absolutely. But something to with the sentimentality connected to it makes it closer to my heart, as should. I think it's a canon event to "discover" Nirvana in middle school. Maybe because of that, I find this band and die-hard Nirvana fans to be a bit childish. Would I be happy if songs off this album would be played on the radio? Not really, not as much as I would at like 11 or 12.
More music from my youth.
Nirvana, and by extension Nevermind, was the last cultural musical phenomenon that graced this Earth (unless someone nukes the entire internet grid and we go back to TV and radio). Younger generations will never know the meteoric scale this album shook the world, even 10 years after its release when it was still the talk of the town, and TV channels still rolled Smells Like Teen Spirit or In Bloom. The entire album can be categorized as a mainstream side A, which was pop rock and power pop infused with poppy punk rock, and a more "gratata" side B with energetic and "less" commercial moves. It's Dave Grohl who gels togeter this entire thing, he's a madman on the drums who compliments the noise Kurt produces with precision and ferocity. There's an argument to be made that Nevermind is not what Nirvana is, nor what grunge is, really, but no one can deny how great this one is, from start to finish.
Ay qué dilema. Un disco clásico, por lo menos 3 himnos... Pero salvó esas canciones el resto mmm
First half of the album is wall to wall bangers. Loses a bit of steam though, I didn’t care much for “Territorial Pissings”. The next four tracks are decent but maybe a bit uninteresting, it’s kinda just more of the same. Luckily we get some variety with the fantastically melancholic “Something in the Way”. The closer “Endless, Nameless” is perhaps overlong but I think does a great job of being chaotic and wild and noisy, without going so far as to become unmusical; I enjoyed it a lot.
I’ve already listened to this album, very good record though not nearly my favourite Nirvana album, I like the more unpolished sound on ‘In Utero’. To me this album almost feels too “clean” at times compared to their later work, but it holds up exceptionally well, and it’s easy to see why it’s a favourite album for many people. Most of the songs have great hooks too, so easy to come back to this one. Come as you are might be a top 5 song of theirs. I do think this album is a *tad* bit overrated but can’t really complain given how influential and impactful this album was.
Turns out I know the start of this album very well and the latter half basically not at all.
Nirvana isn’t my favorite grunge band and this isn’t my favorite album from them. That said, this has really held up well. I remember when this dropped and thinking how brand new it sounded.
Solid!
certified (white suburban neighbor)hood classic
I can give this album its flowers while also admitting that I am not (and may may never be) a Nirvana guy.
yuppppp
Have always avoided Nirvana as all the cool kids seemed fans. This was a pleasant suprise
Better than I thought it would be. There’s a lot of smug nihilism here (which I don’t like) but the release of rage is cathartic and the lyrics are generally very good. A 4.
Good album j didn’t get a chance to listen to it all but I expected it to be good bc I know a lot of the songs
I was obsessed with this album when it first came out but I don’t really listen to it anymore.
some songs are iconic
Many hits on it, their exceptional piece of art that endures the passing of time and is very relevant even today ✨
I love Nirvana. The 90s grunge is one of the best sounds.
After last time surprising myself by giving ln Utero a 4/5, following Unplugged's 3/5, let's see how Nevermind fairs. Smells Like Teen Spirit being one of the most influential songs in history is an undeniable fact but it still seems surprising to me. It's also hard to judge it solely as a song, separated from its history. Its too big. In Bloom and Come As You Are better than Teen Spirit but I can't tell if its just than I've heard them (a teeny tiny bit) less. I do love the bassline in the latter, so that certainly contributes. The final single, Lithium plays with the quiet-loud dynamic better than many similar tracks, and again, I like the bass. They picked great singles. Of the album tracks I like Breed, Territorial Pissing and Stay Away as they're pretty punky and so my kinda thing (the drums on the latter are great). Polly and Lounge Act not so much. I just don't like Kurt's voice enough to balance out not liking the instrumentation. Its a weird experience listening to Nirvana for me. Their music is something I should be obsessed by: I like punk and a lot of heavier music, and I was not far off becoming a teenager when these albums were released, so prime "life altering music" period. I can also objectively see why they became so big, and why they're so influential, but they don't grab me in the way I'd expect. I never think "I'll put on some Nirvana" when I want to listen to music. I think I enjoy Nevermind more than Unplugged but less than In Utero, which makes it like a 3.5, but it's no way a 3 so: 4/5
I enjoyed listening to this album very much. It has all the energy that I love to hear when I listen to music so it’s right up my alley. I didn’t really like the last song tho, it sounded kind of annoying and I just wanted it to end so bad but it kept on going, had to dock a point for that. Very fun very iconic album and songs.
WELL WHATEVER NEVERMIND
Every time I listen to this it gets better. I don’t listen to it much at all, so I’m not being dramatic.
It’s been a while since I’ve listened to this album straight through, but I’ve heard the songs so many times. I’m not the biggest Kurt fan, but it’s hard to deny this album. Really good.
Nirvana were a constant presence in my Childhood, almost ubiquitous. And as familiarity breeds contempt, I was always rather ambivalent towards them. Listening to this now though, I have to admit, it's pretty good. You also have to give the album credit for the impact it had on the music and culture of its time. Yeah, they weren't doing anything that others hadn't done before, but they did it so well and managed to take it into the mainstream, for good or ill. Minus 1 star because I absolutely can complain while on a plane. I have done and will continue to do so.
Honestly, has never hit the same since Kurt died. Still great, but unpleasant to listen to now because I'm old and dead inside.
4.7
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never was a huge fan of nirvana, they jist never stood out to me, but its a good album
Ich mag den rostigen Nachfolger noch ein gutes Stück mehr, aber das ist natürlich ein sehr starkes Ding und zurecht ein Klassiker.
Album so good almost all the songs are used in other pieces of media 😭 I don't listen to this album frequently enough to have it as one of my top favorites so I gave it a four out of five.
He rhymed “plain” with “complain”. Very repetitive but made the moments it wasn’t shine. Man can scream like a banshee
really solid. i think some tracks were a little forgettable but the memorable ones really make up for it
On the one hand, there are some great songs on here, its impact on music was enormous and it’s regarded as a classic for a reason. On the other hand, some of those songs have been overplayed for decades, a couple of the deep cuts are easily forgettable filler, and the mythic status of Kurt Cobain has far overshadowed the actual music, to the point that it’s hard to rate the album purely on its own merit. Given some of the low points in the music, I’d rate it 3 1/5 stars, rounding up.
Nirvana is such a classic. I think the most impressive part about them is how they can oscillate so easily between softer into really hard hitting. I think where I struggle with it personally is sometimes it can be a bit to intense, or a bit to soft. The vocals just arent necessairly my style, but I can really see how this changed culture through creative and artistic merit. History key points: introduced punk movement rom Michael Jackson at the time. Smells Like Teen Spirit is such a strong opener, can really appreciate the artistic merit of rock instrumentals, I think i stuggle with the heaviness of the chorus. In Bloom — i like it, not super my style but i really enjoyed the start. Come as You Are is so amazing it makes me feel sick. That intro. Perfection. Moody, ambient tone 100% my style. Breed — great build up, really exciting (grungy distorted guitar chords). I’m not sure I love it personally though, but can hear the artistic mertit for sure. Lithium — unsure how i feel. Polly — to slow for me i think. Terriotiral Pissings — to intense for me. Drain You — not my fav Lounge Act — not my fav Stay Away — like the verse rolling vibe On a Plain — not my fav. Somethign in the Way — sot but i like it because it has a dark and mysterious tone to it. Quite captivating. I would study to this song.
3/3. I feel like it’s a given that this is necessary listening, but I still found myself surprised at how great some of these songs are. The three opening tracks especially, and Polly has some of the most chilling lyrics I’ve ever heard. Just wish Kurt sang a bit more clearly.
coooome as you areee 9/13 already had,fire ass album
i already had loads in playlist
It did the thing and now we all have the thing to reference
The best Nirvana album. I come back to it once in a while but it doesn’t hold up like it used to
This album is obviously fantastic. The first 5 tracks are just so good, and I was pleasantly surprised by the back half of the album which I was previously unfamiliar with. I don't feel I can give it a full 5* but it's incredibly close. Favourites: Smells Like Teen Spirit In Bloom Come As You Are Endless, Nameless
8/10
Not the best Nirvana album, but surely a well deserved commercial hit, and a good grunge album anyway.
Met Nirvana moet je altijd oppassen wat je zegt want mensen zijn er net zo gevoelig voor kritiek zoals kritiek op de Beatles. Iets wat eigenlijk niet mag. Moeilijk om dit album te raten omdat nummers zoals smelt like teen spirit en come as you are kapot zijn gedraaid waardoor je er niet meer normaal naar kan luisteren. Hoewel ik in utero meer waardeer blijft het toch een goed album. Favoriete nummers zijn oa Polly, tereitorial pissings en something in the way. Productie van het album zit goed in elkaar. Eigenlijk weinig aan op te merken. Wel interessant dat we dit moesten luisteren een dag naar de Pixies. Nevermind zal ik niet zo snel op repeat zetten. Ik denk dat de culturele impact van het album nog een stuk groter is dan de muzikale. Curt Cobain was en is nog steeds de ultieme anti held waar mensen van houden of haten. Door deze status zijn de verwachtingen hoog en de 5 sterren en de teleurstelling wat extremer dan het zou moeten zijn. Qua impact is het een 5 voor mijn eigen oren een aardige 4.
Pretty cool. I feel like with how famous this album its a shock that I've only listened to like 3 songs from this album when its right up my alley. Breed and Endless, Nameless or wtv its called were my standouts, and I mean, Smells Like Teen Spirit is that popular for a reason. 7.9/10
Absolute classic. Already on steady rotation with more than half the songs on saved playlists. The second half is weaker than the first but On a Plain and Something in the Way make for good capstones. Endless, Nameless is about the only track I would actively skip.
Likes: attitude; sonic production, drumming; poppy song structures alongside aggressive stylistic expression Dislikes: Some songs (Teen Spirit, On A Plain) lean a little too bubblegum at the expense of having coherent lyrics - a Beatle-esque prioritization of melodic phrasing over lyrics Overall, this is an example of one of my totem albums not quite holding up for me now. I still love it, and what it did for me. But it’s not something I come back to often, and when I do, it’s songs like Lithium and Drain You.
Too big
My favourite Nirvana album. RIP Kurt Cobain. I think this album had the better hits from this band like, “smells like teen spirit”, “come as you are”. My favourite song of this album was, ’lithium’. There was also ‘in bloom’. Yeah can’t go wrong with any song really. The 90’s had so many good genres, and grunge rock is definitely up there at the top for me. It still blows my mind that Dave Grohl was a drummer before the foo fighters. Unfortunately, it took the tragedy of Kurt’s suicide for the Foo Fighters to exist.
Great album from a incredibly talented man. CC knew pain and could see it. It comes off strongly in his music. I personally don't care for his voice. But I give credit where credit is due. Rip
Wow I'm glad I came around to revisit this. So many good songs, and so infinitely creative within the grunge genre. I'd argue that nirvana incorporates more punk themes than a lot of other grunge acts. I never really appreciated Dave Grohls drumming on this album until this listen. Nice. Also RIP Kurt
really like this album overall a classic
listened to again groundbreaking, man
Great record obviously. It's so difficult to listen with fresh ears. I did find that some of the guitar tones felt very dated in a way that I never heard before. Altogether I just don't enjoy it as much as in utero these days. It's really hard for me to tell if that's over exposure or what
ist halt nirvana
mostly good songs, although the end is questionable
Before: Oh, it's Nirvana. I did like them but my favorite album from them, Bleach, is not even on this list. If I had a 1001 list, I would put Bleach on there for sure, but that's it. I listened to Nevermind countless times already, back in the day. It's probably in vinyl in my collection in the basement. I also listened more recently as research for my favorites by year list. Of course this is a good album. I'll probably give it a 4. During: Smells Like Teen Spirit: It's fine and hints at a certain energy but guess it's too polished for my tastes. I'm bored with it half way through. In Bloom also hints at greatness but it's like there is a filter on. Come As You Are is OK, but seems muted as well. Checking my favorites of 1001 list, I have the first 3 tracks on there but that is all. I probably got bored with listening to it at that point and put them on there just because it's Nirvana. Breed, I like. It's my favorite so far. I decide to swap it out with Come as you are on my 1991 list. The next 2 tracks are kind of boring. Territorial Pissings is pretty good. After : I guess I'll give it a 4, but just barely.
I connect with this album but I don't connect connect like some people do, and I'm almost envious about it. I think part of it is the "you had to be there"-ness of it all, and I was a shade too young. But some monster tracks on here that I would give my right pinky to hear for the first time. Or maybe the pinky finger-nail. If there was anesthesia involved. But still. Good-to great record.
4.5 stars. It’s impossible to separate this album from its cultural impact...few bands have ever had a rocket-ship ascent like Nirvana did in the early ’90s, and Nevermind helped shift the entire trajectory of mainstream rock. That said, I’ve always respected this band more than I’ve emotionally connected with them. Going track by track, though, it’s hard to deny the songwriting: “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “In Bloom,” “Come As You Are,” “Lithium,” and “Drain You” are all incredibly strong, and even the quieter moments like “Something in the Way” hold up beautifully. The loud/quiet dynamics and Butch Vig’s production are more intentional than I probably gave them credit for on first listen. I may not feel the same emotional pull here that I do with some other bands, but musically this album earns its legendary status. Favorite tracks: Something in the Way, Drain You, Breed, Lithium
Not heard a few of these tracks for 20 years. Some really strong tracks at the start. A few tracks seem a bit whiney now, but still doesn't detract from a great album, just short of the 5 stars for me.
Such a classic. Such intensity, with melodies and harmonies that give away the musicality of the group. Coherent musical ideas make for great music.
really enjoyed this, lots of songs I already knew and liked but a few new ones that I like even more.
9/10 amazing rock album
A sonic palette and great vocals. A landmark album.
Fantastic inflection point in the story of rock music. There is more than one song that I skip on this album that keep it from 5 stars. Pitchfork: 10.0 Rolling Stone: Top 500 Albums #6 Best Songs Smells Like Teen Spirit In Bloom Come As You Are Lithium Stay Away Something In The Way
Замучанный поп-культурой своего времени альбом с несколькими песнями чуть выше среднего, для меня ничего нового и интересного, слишком уж много подобного слышали от множественных последователей; хотя и четко осознаём вклад альбома в мировую культуру. Скорее более интересными будут как раз менее популярные записи
As good as it is iconic. One of the most popular albums of all time and the 4th album by ranking in this list. 9/10 [KEEP]
59/1089 It's great but without growing up on it, I don't have any nostalgia for it. There's no way I can see it holding up it as ranked #4 total (behind rumours, abbey road, and dark side of the moon). There's like 4 standout songs and a bunch of pretty good grunge. Sorry, not getting the hype.
Obviously a gamechanger. It's been said how this album and grunge spelled the end of hair metal, and while this is sort of true, What it truly spelled the end of was the 80's. The raw sound of three musicians and their instruments took over as the slick synthetic 80's sound went out of vogue. (for the most part. Some of that stuff stuck around for a bit, some of it evolved, but let's stick with the story) Apart from the "important cultural moment" of this album is the fact that is just a damn good rock album. At this point in my life I could never hear the hits from here again and be fine. But the 1, 2, 3 punch of "Teen Spirit" "In Bloom" and "Come as You Are" is honestly quite an amazing way to open this album up. Of those three and other hit "Lithium" I've always preferred "Come As You Are" (Ironically cribbed from Killing Joke's 'Eighties'" Nowadays I like the deep cuts. Though when talking an album of this stripe it's hard to think any of the songs are buried "deep"
Now I'm not one of those "oooh Bleach is the best Nirvana album" contrarians, however I will say "oooh isn't In Utero a slightly better album than Nevermind actually?!" For me this isn't even in the top five for 1991, although that's a little unfair. If you're asking, which you're not: My Bloody Valentine - Loveless Massive Attack- Blue Lines Talk Talk - Laughing Stock Pearl Jam - Ten REM - Out of Time
A classic with very strong standouts but otherwisee its okay
це хороший альбом ахаха
Despite being a Washingtonian, I hated Nirvana growing up but over the years they grew on me. It helps that I’ve seen some rad live covers from unexpected artists. Talented young men (not u dave ghoul, fuck u) and I always wonder what Kurt would be up to right now if he was still alive.
Great classic grunge music, never was quite my vibe but you can’t deny the influence it created!
Great music and truly genre defining grunge, but the star of the Nirvana show will always be Dave Grohl.
Honestly it's tough to rate this as it's the first one I'm listening to but I'd say between 3,5 and 4. The first three or four tracks to start with are amazing but they really have a distinctive sound that carries over between them, while the other songs are more of a hit or miss.
Very impressive album. First half is insane, it seems like a greatest hits album.
8/10 ily Dave Grohl
it was as raw as i recalled from just a few songs i had listened to in the past. the structure of this record is truly impressive, the way in which the band was able to convey raw and often underrepresented emotions was groundbreaking and perhaps history-making in my opinion. while a part of the songs were not really aligned with what i normally like musically, what hit me the most were these sharp, dark and often self-reflecting lyrics that fit perfectly with the music and sound production. also "nevermind" happens to be an album listened by my mom a lot when she was a teen, so it was interesting to try to look at it through her lenses, as if i myself was a teen in the 90s
1/27/26: again I didn't realize how many bangers were in this album. First half is amazing then falls off a little bit in the second half. 8/10
This album was super formative for me growing up, knew most of the songs on guitar and loved how big and gnarly it sounded. A lot of these songs have been overplayed for me but I can't deny it's influence on myself and culturally. Giving it a 4 because I prefer In Utero
If you’re only going to own one Nirvana album, this should be the one you own. The opening song is absolutely legendary.
8/10
something in my asss, mmmm hmmmmmmm
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeaaaaaaaaaaaaahh
Great album. My siblings and I used to perform Drain You on Rock Band as kids which, listening back to it, is completely insane. Favorites: Something in the Way, Come as You Are. Least Favorite: Endless, Nameless
The rallying call of Gen X. It’s also over-rated, about 20 minutes too long and loses its way towards the end.
This record has a really great 5-track run at the beginning. It tapers off a bit in the latter half of the record, but this album is great nonetheless. Favourite Track(s): Smells Like Teen Spirit, Something In The Way Least Favourite Track(s): Drain You
All killer no filler
top 3 was in bloom drain you and come as you are
Hits after hits. I have no idea what he is saying but I feel it.
Love it. Few songs that i skipped but i enjoyed the most
All time classic with all songs relevant to my teens and early twenties. Great album suggestion to start of the process.
Although its not necessarily my type of music, its undoubtetly such a great album. I like that the album starts off with Smells Like Teen Spirit, its such a great introduction to the album, as most albums start off quieter to introduce but this one sets the tone for the rest of the listening experience. Kurt Cobain is so so great :)
Nevermind? More like… I don’t mind… listening to this. Amirite, you guys?
Classic. Wasn't my thing but I understand why it's beloved and I can enjoy it. 7.4/10
something's in my ass mmmmmm
So many bangers
I liked the vocal performance and guitar, and Smells Like Teen Spirit was probably my favorite song from the album. I didn't love how hard it was to understand the words at some parts.
The equal best Radiohead album along with OK Computer
Great album. Could listen to it on repeat for awhile... If it wasn't for the final song. That one would always be skipped. Otherwise great energy
I can't believe ive never listened to this front to back. Great flow, love this.
Classic
It was the first CD I ever bought. It has great energy, riffs and melodies. The main reason it is not a 5 is that it does really tail off in the second half and that its impact has been lessened by ubiquity.
Was expecting this to have aged poorly but, for the most part this does still hold up well despite its ubiquity. There’s a bit of a lull in the middle of it but I think it is bookended well as an album. It’s honestly been a long time since I listened to it, but I appreciated the songwriting here more than I expected - when listening to it as a teen it was more for the raucous energy and angst whereas listening back, it’s the slower ones that stand out as better tracks for me - ‘on a plain’ and ‘something in the way’ in particular. It might just be because I think I listened to the unplugged in New York album much more than this one and so have more fondness towards them as a result.
Classic
Nirvana não é minha banda de rock favorita, mas acho "4" uma nota justa.
one of the most influencial album of the 90s
Would have been 5 but I disliked the final track which was a hidden track on the second release of the original CD
Long time since I last listened to this. I always thought it was good but overrated. I would now say it is very good but overrated
Didn't really pay much attention to it though
great album classic already listened to it a few years ago but there is better
It’s an absolute classic, but I still don’t think it’s as perfect as most seem to
Era defining album. A absolute juggernaut. The singles are astonishingly good. The rest is fine. I’m in the minority that thinks In Utero is better.
Better than Coldplay
I can see why this is considered a classic ! Definitely deeper than I thought and I loved the drums and whole mood really
Smells Like Teen Spirit-9/10 In Bloom-10/10 Come As You Are-8/10 Breed-10/10 Lithium-10/10 Polly-7/10 Territorial Pissing-7/10 Drain You-7/10 Lounge Act-7/10 Stay Away-8/10 On A Plain-8/10 Something In The Way-10/10 Endless Nameless-6/10 Overall-8/10
Talk about a crash to the establishment... brought back rock to an overproduced pop world.
3.5 we liked!
Bangers, didn't listen to the whole album for awhile. Should listen to more songs on this album
A CLASSIC at least in my world. Remember playing this album front to back in like middle school since its such a well known one. Some of the songs were a bit too...loud for me but still.
Some songs are great, some songs aren't even good.
8/10 Favorite is Lithium Have listened before No skip album
A great album that did wonders for popularizing alt rock. There’s a reason it’s popular and a reason Nirvana’s influence continues to dominate pop culture. Grunge has never really been my cup of tea so there is a skip or two for me, but overall the album stands the test of time and will continue to stand the test of time.
Great album, surprising towards the end, some tracks I'd never heard but loved
Absolutely entertaining, I can’t believe it took me so long to navigate this album properly. The amount of hits just at the beginning of this album is crazy. I don’t listen to rock very often but I definitely should!!
La verdad que nada que decir, totalmente comprensible que este en esta lista. No me gustan todas, pero si gran parte. Al limite de cogerle tirria como a queen, pero todavia disfruto de las depresivas.
не ну это классическая имба
Pretty good, it's like loud rock instead of quiet which is different
Amazing high pitched crystal world of pick clicks, and fret scrapes endless nameless guitar solo is awesome If only some of the interesting soundy intros were extended then maybe some of Nirvana's notoriously annoying fanbase would be siphoned off.
4.0
For the sophisticated grunge socialite - sure, its everything that rocks on the radio, but damn, Im sure as hell glad it exists. Bangers: In Bloom, Lithium, Lounge act. 4.5 stars
so and so
Didn’t listen to all the songs but listening to a couple of songs at the gym hit different
The most popular and well-known grunge album? It’s actually better than I expected and I didn’t realise that I knew or recognised most of these songs. I’m not a big fan of Nirvana but I can see why this album is so revered. It’s so big, nasty, angry and heavy. The guitars sound huge and Cobain’s anthemic grungey angst rings out over it all.
I always thought Nirvana was a bit too meat and potatoes for my taste but upon listening again there's a lot to like. The singles are great but the deep cuts are fun. How did this sell more than 10 million copies? Kurt was obviously on to something, too bad he got ahead of himself...
Okay.
I feel like I’ve heard Nirvana too many times and I don’t enjoy it anymore. But listening to this album, it has a bunch of good songs and it had a huge influence on music. A begrudging 4 that maybe should be 5.
Perfect album. The last track was the only weak song.
8/10 Best: Come as you are Worst: Endless, Nameless This is an incredibly cohesive album with the tracks flowing into each other perfectly without sounding too repetitive. The first half of the album is better than the second (in my opinion), with the opening 5 tracks being enough to cements the album’s reputation alone. The ability to switch from the more quiet tracks to the loud, explosive songs like Territorial Pissings while still maintaining this cohesion is impressive. Every aspect of this album is crafted with so much emotion, Cobains writing & guitar, Grohl on the drums you can feel the passion on each track. Cobains vocals are raw and layer on the heavy arrangements perfectly. I cannot relate to many of the critiques as the vast majority of them had the privilege of listening to Nevermind on its release and getting to see the cultural significance of it but it’s hard to deny the emotion and energy just listening to it makes you feel. Great Album.
If every track was Endless, Nameless this would get 5/5 from me.
The record that laid the death blow to glam rock! Had heard of Smells Like Teen Spirit but never the full album. I'm really surprised how this blew up in the early 90s, when everything popular was either dad rock or mom pop. It was quite edgy for me (ok Polly) but also unserious and playful. That's what I really liked about this record: the sense that it was just three dudes having fun and enjoying the process.
Very loud, but every song way 10/10
Loud. But every song slapped. Very loud.
Yeah it’s pretty good isn’t it. 4 stars
i’m so happy cuz today i found my. friends, they’re in my head.
I just don’t think I will ever be a Nirvana guy. I do think this album is incredible and definitely deserves the hype but idk maybe it’s cuz my dad dislikes Nirvana but it’s just like not totally my thing. I do love love some of these songs I will say like lounge act and in bloom.
‘territorial pissings’ es skippeable
An all time classic for a reason. I think it's a specific mood listen for me, and the lower production quality paired with simple riffs I think cap it's potential at times. Overall though, it's punk, raw, emotional, and memorable. I was surprised by how many songs I knew.
Amazing album, already listened before but I love the sound on this sounds unmastered but in the best grungy way possible.
Holds up
This album surprised me, I knew more of it than I thought I did. The songs I hadn’t heard really pleasantly surprised me. There were a few I didn’t love but overall a really good album.
15/12/25 Es la primera vez que escucho el álbum completo y en orden. Después de haber escuchado solo las canciones icónicas de Nirvana me di cuenta que algunas de sus canciones tienen un gran parecido a The Pillows (especialmente canciones como Breed, Territorial Pissing y Stay Away). Un sonido icónico, puedo entender porqué fue tan influyente.
Nothing original remains to be said about this album.
Spoko ale już znałam i nie porywa mnie
This was a pivotal album for me in my musical journey. Love.
Not an album I reach for often but it’s rightly considered a classic.
Genre: Grunge Pretty outstanding record, to be quite honest. It's one going into that you certainly expect it to be good, and then it just continuously beats your ass. The first five tracks are some of the most important in the entire canon of "Grunge", and we haven't even heard Drain You yet. The 3 guys make a big racket on this things, and it's headbangin', catchy, and just totally in your face all at the same time. A real triumph from the decade, and a hallmark of the genre. A really fascinating listen front-to-back. 4/5