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Big boi’s was a fun af listen that I think I will revisit. Andre 3000’s I appreciated more than I liked although there were ofc some bangers on there
Perfect album. Perfect song after perfect song. There's a reason this one's classic.
Amazing album
Great album
One of the greatest albums of all time
Easily a 4/5. Dave Grohl on drums gets it an additional point alone, but there's some cool genre switching in here along with a couple of dark concept songs. Totally forgot how much of an absolute banger Lithium is. Near perfect.
Fantastic and will always be a classic!
All time classic of the genre
One of my favorite albums. Sure it suffers a bit from being really just one sound for an entire album, but... that one sound was groundbreaking.
Love it!!!
Loud quiet song structures. The perfect guitar fuzz sound. Vocals oozing with angst. A grunge masterpiece.
#51. There's not really much to be said here that hasn't been said many times before. This album changed popular music and defined the sound of a generation 5/5: perfection
I never really liked Nirvana. I think I was born just a few years too early. But re-listening to it (probably for the first time in 20 years), I forgot how many singles were on this album. That and I just know all the songs...
A perfect rock album and a great introduction into mainstream 90s grunge.
Nevermind is more than just an album, it is a cultural phenomenon. Nirvana captured the spirit of a generation with their raw, powerful, and honest music. I have been a fan of Nirvana since I was a teenager, and I still admire their courage and creativity to this day. This album is timeless, it sounds as fresh and relevant as ever. Every song is a classic, from the iconic Smells Like Teen Spirit to the haunting Something in the Way. Nevermind is the masterpiece of alternative rock, and one of my all-time favourite albums. I couldn’t not give this 5 stars.
Every song in this album is arguably a hit. Even though they have genres that normally bore me fast, like metal or hard rock, they manage to keep me engaged and wanting to listen to more. I especially liked the drums in this album, I thought it gave some songs something more special. All in all, it's a very good album.
Intemporel.
Classic for a reason. Pas réécouté en entier depuis longtemps, et je lui trouve bizarrement plus de profondeur que dans mon souvenir. C'est certes du rock bourrin/crado, mais avec pas mal d'équilibre entre les pistes, qui sont toutes assez différentes, et avec parfois de belles ballades torturées. Globalement je trouve que c'est très travaillé pour donner l'apparence d'un rendu à l'arrache. Easy 5.
Classic
Banger after banger. This album is as close to perfect as you can get.
We think of the 90s as grunge era, but grunge was only a small part of what was a wild musical style decade. It killed hair metal (yay!) but was itself usurped by nu-metal in just a few short (boo!). Even though grunge, Nirvana, and Cobain himself were short-lived, the excitement and musical shift this album helped usher in was incredible. The raw noise and loose sloppiness of this album can’t hide the pop sensibilities and incredible ear for melody these guys had.
I have listened to this album one million times
I live in Seattle, come on man.
One of the most important albums of my life time. This album single handily changed the popular music scene from party glam metal to hard rock. I love this album.
Breed, Lithium,
The heroes of my teens. I don't listen to them anymore, but this album will always be a masterpiece. I heard it after many years - still great.
Klassiker, immer noch gut aber nicht bestes Nirvana Album
Absolutely mammoth. Epic. I had to throw this album on the big speakers. Born in the mid-80s, I was too young to fully understand and immerse myself in Nirvana-dom, but I'll never forget the first time my father bought this tape and eventual CD. The first time I heard "Come as You Are" sitting in the family van was life changing. Then the first time I heard "The Hit" on my dad's big stereo... when the drums came in was partly terrifying because I'd never heard such sounds just come roaring out before and it was exhilarating. I also remember talking about what guitar effects Kurt was using for "Come as You Are" with a family friend when we were kids. This album changed everything for me and it was visceral.
One of the best rock albums of the 90s/all time.
Masterpiece, one of my favourite albums
Great album with every song having its own uniqueness.
Perfect album. Nirvana managed to combine a heavy rock sound with a sensibility for riffs and melodies that is matched by almost no one. Kurts voice is amazing, the songwriting is great - one of the best albums of all time.
Smells Like Teen Spirit is great. It does not remind me of the ads for Pan (which I liked so it's fine). Everyone likes Nirvana, right? Rock classic. There were definitely songs on this album I'd never heard or haven't heard much, which was fun. All fitting the Nirvana sound. What poor kid got photographed for this album cover? Where is he at now? I like the "WaOHwaOHwaOH" kinda sound in the beginning of Breed. Lithium is good. Angsty. Polly feels like a rock n roll dad reading you a bedtime story. On A Plain is a good play on words. Terretorial Pissings is an excellent title. Stay Away really resonated with how I felt at work today. Let me shout that out to all the homies here. I like the Endless, Nameless screamo/metal style. Hearkens back to my high school days. I like that Spotify took me to Green Day when this album ended too. :) Great flow.
yippee I love nirvana! smells like teen spirit goes tremendously hard it's such a legendary song. come as you are is another leg, absolutely scrumptious bass. The nostalga adds to the enjoyment, the songs I never heard before are just fine. territorial pissings is real fun! more energy than other songs here. something in the way is much slower and more somber than the other songs, I like it too. endless nameless has some pretty interesting sounds. I just know nirvana went crazy as live music. legendary music, really defined grunge as a genre and will be loved for a long time.
This is a sweet album with some really fantastic songs. There were actually more songs here that I didn't know but I recognized them as they went on. Smells Like Teen Spirit and Something In The Way are incredible. I think these songs are so outstanding that it really puts the rest of this album to shame. In Bloom was also really great, I love the grunge and emotion put into every part of this song. Come As You are is also quite nice, I like the simple yet solid guitar line. Breed was a head banger as well, a little higher energy than the rest. There were some repetitive parts but they were welcome if you are vibing to it. Lithium was pretty rad but it sounded quite samey to the rest of the album. Polly was very mellow but I enjoyed the change of pace. Going straight into Territorial Pissing was not my favorite, it's a little too harsh and violent for my taste. It's definitely not a bad song though. Drain you seemed like a super early version of Smells like Teen Spirit. Of course I didn't think it was the best song on this album but it's very listenable. As a closing note, this album had a very cohesive style, but my favorite song is "Something In The Way" which goes slightly out of the normal tendencies of this album. Really stands out to me, not only as the best songs in the album but one of the best songs in general.
This album opens with Smells Like Teen Spirit which is probably Nirvana's best song. Or at least most popular. In Bloom is about me. I'm definitely a fair weather fan of Nirvana. I've never really listened to their music actively, just experienced it through life, guitar hero, and memes. Come As You Are and Lithium are classics. Polly is dark as hell but doesn't sound like it. Drain You is hilariously gross. Something In The Way really makes you feel like Batman. Endless, Nameless devolves into to great noise rock which I'm definitely in to. This album is hailed as the best grunge album ever or whatever. 5 stars. RIP Kurt Cobain.
Classic album, not much more to say
Instant classic. Plays like a greatest hits with a few odd outlier songs
Might be the single most automatic rating in this book. Picking a favorite track on here is a fool's errand
Awe yeah, a great album.
Amazing album, can't go wrong with nirvana.
Sweet sweet perfection
Probably my favorite nirvana album beside unplugged. So many great songs on here.
They don't waste any time getting to it on this one. It opens with Smells Like Teen Spirit, which is probably the most iconic song of the '90s (I just looked up what Rolling Stone has to say, and they agree). I had heard a few other songs previously, but I was really impressed (but not surprised) by how good this is start to finish. It's raw and emotionally charged, but still comes across as really polished at the same time. Cobain is obviously an incredibly talented and troubled artist, and he just brings so much emotion and desperation throughout. I was probably listening to the drummer a bit more than I normally do too since it's the rare case where I know who it is, but obviously incredible talent as well. I don't have a lot to say about this one that hasn't been said. Some albums just seem to capture a moment in time, and this one feels like the best stand-in for the early 90s grunge era overall. It holds up really well though, and I think still comes across as powerfully as it would have 32 years ago. Favorite song: Smells Like Teen Spirit Other: In Bloom, Come As You Are, Breed, Lithium, Polly, Drain You, Stay Away, On A Plain, Something In The Way, Endless Nameless 11/2/23
A classic
A classic for a reason. Very strong hits and non-hits are also very good.
Top tier - easy five stars. This album single-handedly changed rock forever. With strong beats, Kurt Cobain's voice, and plenty of power chords, Nevermind by Nirvana is the cornerstone of the grunge genre. This is a fantastic album and the first three tracks are infamous.
Secret song is stupid. Rest of the album is excellent.
Fabulous!
I was never a big fan of Nirvana. I didn't really pay this album to much mind when it came out because I thought it was too popular and overplayed. I heard enough of it without spending any more of my personal time listening to this. But even then, as now, I would concede that Nevermind is a masterpiece, possibly one of the greatest single albums of all time.
Already knew every song except the experimental one at the end.
Influence of this album can't be overstated. Iconic. Despite some of the songs being overplayed to death, the album holds up. The fusion of raw angst, meaningful songwriting, catchy melodies and great production is what elevates this.
my ear hurts
Finally 1001 albums thank you
Never better.
I’m so horny. That’s Ok, my Willy’s good.
here we are now
worse tham ten by pearl jam but still gppd also overrated
As near perfect as an album can get.
Nothing else to be said.
The "oh, I know this song" simulation. Hard to distinguish whether I really like it or am nostalgic about it. Surprising amount of gun references. Interesting to hear a lot of stuff that became a staple in music for years to come. Definitely more listener-friendly than some if their other stuff: Hairspray Queen still haunts me 16 years later. Territorial Pissings intro is pure gold. It is now time to make it unclear
Это классика, 9 из 10. Неповторимый звук и атмосфера. Я еще помню, как этот альбом звучал живо и свежо, когда я был ребенком и даже когда был подростком. Сейчас кажется, что они поют уже из совсем другого времени, для других людей, про другие проблемы. Альбом очень мощный, но его мощь мне показалась дневниковой записью, будто читаешь записки солдата с какой-нибудь древней войны: и войны уже нет, и стороны поменялись, и ненависть прошла, и все давно забыто, остался только этот слепок эмоций — одновременно вечный и человеческий, и застрявший в своем времени.
Yeah I want his dirty grungy babies 5/5
In Utero may be flawed, Bleach may be too raw; Nevermind is bang on. Though it may have inspired many second and third-rate imitators, who keep thrashing through the same four chords of Smells Like Teen Spirit in a grainy cover video again, Nevermind, more than any album of the 90s, set the contours of the decade to come. Since 1991, no teenage coming-of-age has been left unaffected by this album. And no wonder. Each track is an anthem for the disaffected. Each song is a crushing mix of drums, bass, guitar, angst and unflinching hooks. Ryan Schreiber is right. "Anyone who hates this record today is just trying to be cool, and needs to be trying harder."
Iconic and love
Duh
Classic
The perfect intersection of noise and tunes
A classic 👌
Not many albums do I vividly recall listening to the very first time but this one I do. Sitting in my friends dorm room at the University of Idaho, a few us huddle around a cheap Panasonic cd boombox came music that was uniquely different but at the time felt as warm and familiar like a old blanket. When it finished playing all of us knew this was something special, didn't realize just how much, it was the end of 80s rock.
This album created a tectonic shift of the zeitgeist. I had been listening for a decade to the bands and music that influenced and gave rise to Nirvana but when this record came out it blew my mind. Rage, angst, depression, heartbreak, even mocking of the poseurs at their shows - it’s a brilliant record from start to finish.
I don't think there was an album that had a bigger impact on my teen years. This is a fantastic album. There was a time where you could hear almost any song off of this on the radio.
Was there a more impactful album on the landscape of music, especially in the 90s? Changed the entire conversation. It also helps that it's an amazing album. Every song is great, the pure energy and angst, the raw emotion dripping from every line. I have listened to this album more times than I can possibly count and I don't see that trend changing anytime in my life.
It’s a really good album, some say one of the best over made, I would agree with that. The fact that Nirvana was so unique that they were categorize in their own genre just makes them sound interesting. This album just makes you wanna put on a long sleeve sweater and hang your guitar low.
An album that changed a generation, and still sounds fresh and relevant today. The hits are well known, but the dee cuts are just as strong.
hivemind arvostelusivu taas, mutta sentään ei ole väärässä heh. jos lukija ei siis ymmärrä, tämä teksti on objektiivisuutta parhainmilllan ja tämän mielipiteen saa luvan ottaa omakseen myös. erittäin hieno poppi gruöunge sanantoistu jipii albumi. lähestulkoon jokainen biisi muistettavaa. teen spiritttikin vituttaa minimaalisesti kuin vertaa montako kertaa se siellä radio rokissa pelaa something in thee way
An absolute Classic - no introduction needed here. :)
One of the greatest openings of an album. - Smells Like Teen Spirit is one of the greatest grunge songs of all time. - Come as you are is great at it's lyrics and melody. The agressive and soothing melody fits perfectly with the song's theme. - "Today i've found my friends, they're in my head." - "Never met a wise man, if so it's a woman." - "Something in the way, yeah." - Phenomenal album, if i could describe it with only one word, it would be 'freedom'.
Kicking myself for not listening to when I was younger. Great album
always good no skip no need for further comments
Foundational to grunge mania.
"I feel stupid, and contagious" significa o ápice da formação adolescente em rock. Sequencia irreparável para audições em profusão.
Classic Grunge
its a pretty epic album, i am headbanging to it. i dont necessarily want to sit down and listen to it though.
An easy 5 stars
I listened to this one so much in the 90s that I can recite the lyrics in my sleep.
Reassuringly as good, catchy, rock, emotional and fun as I remembered. Dave Grohl's drumming is tremendous. There just aren't many heavy rock/pop albums that are as listenable and as accessible. Worth the plaudits.
cel mai cunoscut, așa că știam deja aproape toate melodiile, ceea ce a mai luat din noutate, având în vedere că melodiile astea sunt răscântate și răsdifuzate. dar o experiență frumoasă oricum! n-ai cum să îi dai mai puțin de 5 steluțe, albumul ăsta nu o să moară niciodată și melodiile vor suna mereu actual:)<3 versuri perfecte, instrumentalul complimentează, per total un sentiment unic pe care îl ai doar la nirvana!!:)
Paikka parhaiden albumien joukossa ansaittu.
Yks kaikkien aikojen lempparilevyistäni. Loppuu tähdet kesken. Täydellisyyttä hipova.
First of all, I want to apologize for giving "In Utero" a 4/5. I've eventually come to realize that it's a better album than this one, and that they're both 5/5s. Defined a generation. Don't trust people who call it overrated - they're worms in disguise. Every time I come back to this album, I find myself enjoying the abrasive songs like "Territorial Pissings" and "Endless, Nameless" more and more. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is still a classic, but there's just something about Kurt Cobain screaming random words into my ear that scratches a weird part of my brain. That's probably why "Scentless Apprentice" is my favorite "In Utero" track.
beh capolavoro. Ci sono "Smells like teen spirit", "Come as you are", "Lithium" e "territorial pissings"
This album's angst, noise, and brilliance continues to live on. From the absolute banger opening on Smells Like Teen Spirit to the angst scream to the void that is Endless, Nameless, Cobain and Co. created a cacophony of sounds that still blow me away. I've never been a big fan of Cobain's singing, but it's the music that makes it almost a moot point. A fantastic album, a 4.5, but I'll give it a five because a 4 just seems wrong.
Perfect
Iconic classic, haven’t listed to it for a while as most of side A is regular FM classic rock radio play. But it’s still one of my favourites. Really like the run of Territorial Pissings to Drain You to On a Plane.
1. Smells like Team Spirit 2. Lithium 3. Come as you are
Already loved this
Gives me a weird mix of nostalgic and just catharsis cause this has always been in the background of what is considered angst for my generation. For that same reason it’s ironically hard to associate with super intense angst because it is so mainstream. In reality it has become a feel good album when I want to pretend I’m angsty. 5.
Nothing really needs to be said. It the most outstanding record of its generation.
an essential album that shaped grunge and music in general like no other. Every song from the legendary opening track to the great closer "Something in the Way" is either near perfect or prefect. fav: Smells like Teen Spirit, In Bloom, Come As You Are, Lithium, Something in the Way least fav: Lounge Act or On a Plain (if I had to pick) no joke this is a 10/10
Yep. Easily. 5/5
Rating: 4.7
Classic, nostalgic, easily likeable. One of Nirvana's best albums.
Invented a new genre, fantastic drums and vocals
I remember hearing this album for the first time and I’ll never forget it. It’s one of those albums.
Even though I'm really familiar with this album, it still rocks. The first half is practically flawless. The raw energy of punk, with alternative structures and poppy melodies, optimised for mass appeal. Favourites: In Bloom, Breed, Lithium, Territorial Pissings, Something in the Way.
Woot!
The first half of the album is one of the greatest accomplishments in music ever. Not only rock music. The second half is toned down a bit. But Nirvana really found the balance here. It's pretty much perfect and there was so much bands in the 90's that tried to copy their sound.
This is actually sick bro Already Heard many times tho but its fine
Nothing to add here. Except possibly that Nirvana Unplugged is - shush - a more enjoyable album to listen to. About as easy to say something original about this album now as about Sgt Pepper.
All time classic.
Classic. No requirement to listen, I've been through it so many times. A true 10/10.
Meh
Classic. Instant 5 stars. Every song a grunge masterpeice.
I'm presently reading, Chuck Klosterman's, The Nineties book and there is a chapter about Kurt Cobain, Nirvana and Nevermind...coincidence this album would show up now? Rolling Stone notoriously rated Nevermind 3 1/2 stars, but who knew this record would become such a cultural phenomenon and be rated one of the great albums of the 90's. I will admit, I bought the cassette version right after it came out and at first listen thought it was catchy and highly accessible and thought it could have commercial potential. I had been listening to alternative, punk music at the time and at the time never expected this music to be played on the radio. Listening now, the music still sticks and almost every track is recognizable and good, so it's hard to be too critical. You can't call it selling out because the music isn't compromised and still has a punk edge on most tracks. A definitive album of the 90's, but all-time greatest, not so sure.
This album really solidified Nirvana as one of the great rock bands. What they did with this album defined a genre and a generation of musicians. After listening to it fresh, I was taken aback by how many hits are on a singular album. Like there are more bangers on here than some bands have in their entire discography. Can Nirvana be over-rated? Sure. Is Kurt Cobain put on a pedestal and immortalized due to his pre-mature death? Maybe, but even if Dave Grohl's music was never as good, he still is revered by most musicians for his piece in history. Overall, banger of an album. Stand out track: Polly
I avoided Nirvana for a while when I was getting into music because I thought they could never really live up to the hype. I then got really into the compilation with the black cover and decided they were in actual fact, class. I think the appeal for me lies in the balance between hooky melodies and their abrasive sound, and the balance isn't always there, but overall I loved this.
Fond memories of moshing in the student union. This holds up really well. First half of the album is hit after hit, but that doesn't mean the second half is bad. Head and shoulders above any of their grunge contemporaries.
i used to be a nirvana hater (way before this) but I am a nirvana truther now... super amazing... lithium alone probably makes it five stars, but everything else is on point. come as you are, something in the way, even smells like teen spirit, which I thought I hated. kurt cobain's voice is great and drums and guitar are also super awesome.
No skips. A perfect album.
Classic
Favourite tracks: smells like teen spirit; in bloom; come as you are; breed; lithium; Polly; drain you; on a plain; something in the way
You should definitely not call yourself alt or punk if you don't appreciate the depth and complexity of this album. While not all songs are hot hits, they do all have a point of view.
Never gets old
Strong
10/10 nuff said
What can I say that hasn't already been said. An all time classic. Taking the power of grunge to really interesting places with very unique chord changes and pure power all around. Timeless.
Voice of a generation
Though I personally don’t love this album is most others do, I fail to find an actual objective reason to not give it 5 stars. The first half is very grand, and a bit poppy, no surprise that their most popular songs are here. I found a lot more enjoyment in the second half mainly due to the songs being more traditional punk rather than grunge. Fave song: Drain You Least fave: Polly
Theres really no legit complaints you can have on this album. Yeah the first half has been overplayed to hell but that’s because it’s all classics. The back half really makes the album for me too. The drumming on the faster songs is insane and Dave Grohl might be my favorite drummer. Idgaf about technicality or any bullshit like that when it comes to drumming you just gotta have good energy that fits the song and grohl does exactly that on every song. Kurt Cobain also wrote so many great melodies on here too but the main take away from this album is just how much energy and passion went into the songs by all three members. 👍: breed, territorial, lounge act
Every song on here is a gem. This thing aged like fine wine, even the lesser known tracks are so well crafted.
One of those albums I haven't listened to in years because I played it so much in the 90s. Listening back, it absolutely stands up. Music is simplistic, but tightly performed and impactful. Three of the best performers at their respective instruments - this album has no flab, no filler, no instrumental breakdowns that go on too long. The singles may be the most familiar, but every song is strong. I was at a rave earlier this year where one DJ, in the middle of a techno/hard-core set, dropped 'stay away'. Crowd went off. How many 30 year old tracks do you know that could do that? An utterly perfect album.
Nirvana good
Das wird wieder ein Klassiker. Eifach super. Nöd gwüsst das mi es Album so nostaglisch mache cha. 5 Stern.
Obviously awesome
- Heard this many times before - Absolute classic - Pinnacle of grunge music - Says a lot about the quality that despite some of these songs being massively overplayed, they're still fantastic - Fav songs: Lithium, In Bloom, Smells Like Teen Spirit
Favourites: • Smells Like Teen Spirit • In Bloom • Come as You Are • Something in the Way
Epoch defining
I mean this just has to be a 5 star album. If you give it anything else you are a crazy person. It is easily a top 10 album of all time. Even if you don't like Nirvana you have to be able to admit that this album changed the world! The leading song alone was such a moment in music that it cemented the legacy of this album. There are only a couple of song that don't have massive staying power. And even those songs still rip pretty hard. Great album from a great band!
Seminal Nirvana album.
Balls to the wall incredible album
A once-in-a-generation triumph, the kind of record that rips apart the zeitgeist and puts it back together in new and exciting ways. There is before Nirvana, and after Nirvana, and thank god.
The Zeitgeist of grunge. What all other west coast 90s rock aspired to manifest. The culmination of the pain and suffering couple with the inexplicable angst that we all know to be true in our late teens and early twenties. Nirvana captured powerful emotions, mostly angry-ones, and bottled them into a more powerful album. One that defined an entire genre and changed much that came after. Is it a perfect album? No. There are certainly songs that infect you with the spirit of rock n roll, but then there are others that are just kind of… noisy. The sheer volume of innovation here makes it a 5. Kurt was a maverick. His guitar skills were made for power chords, and were adequate for his vocal-tracing solos. The drums were always tight. And can you even make our Kirst through the static? Tough to say! It doesn’t matter! It fucking rocks!
Thoroughly enjoyed
Classic Nirvana album
it's not bleach, and I always approach it thinking it suffers from too many people overplaying it and therefore I want to like it less, but it's an absolute banger
I've probably listened to this record 100's of times, but haven't sat down and played all of the way through in decades. My tastes in music have shifted quite a bit in those years, but I still love it. It's always struck me as funny that this is considered by many to be the quintessential grunge album, but the recording production is so pristine and polished. I think this is my least favorite Nirvana album, partially because of that polish, but that still puts it at a 4.5/5.
Don't know how to rate this lower than 5/5. It's so good all the way through. 5/5
All time great album
I don't think there's any way I can rate this album objectively. Would I give it the same rating if I'd never heard it before? Probably not. But this was such a MASSIVE part of my life. I remember my friend saying he wanted it for his 13th b-day and not being able to remember the band's name. Then this became the soundtrack to my middle school years (including a now embarrassing talent show lip sync of Smells Like Teen Spirit that involved smashing our fake drums and guitars). Regardless of how my tastes have changed over the years or whether this genre still speaks to me like it did then, I can't help but get into pretty much every song on there.
Maybe a bit cliché but Nirvana is one of my favourite bands, and this is probably their best album. The first half is crazy strong, so many good songs. What I discovered this time listening to the album is that the second half, starting from 'Territorial Pissings', is actually very weak. If that was all the album contained it would probably be a 2 for me, but the first half makes up for it. 'Come As You Are' is probably my favourite song on the album. I think 'Smells Like Teen Sprit' used to be the best the first 100 times I heard it, but now it has lost its magic a bit since it's been so overplayed over the years.
The first part of this album is insane with hit after hit after hit. "Polly" is still deeply unsettling. The second half of the album is not as interesting as the first but still holds a high standard with "Drain you" etc. I started thinking about why I never listen to Nirvana and came to the conclusion that I'm just not the biggest fan of their music. Still I recognize the achievement of this album and enjoyed it thoroughly. It deserves a 5 star although it might not be an album I often put on.
Like a fine wine to the gut, Ali in his prime.
10/10 Legendary
Великолепно
Album 80 of 1001 Nirvana - Nevermind Rating : 4.5 / 5 Favorite Track : Come As You Are This is one I've waited for. Heralded as the best album ever by many people, I must admit that I 've never sat and listened to it. Heard the hits that were played on the radio. Well aware of the album, it's success and it's influence in the history of music. Doesn't hurt to actually listen to the album.. I was happy to see it pop up this morning. First three songs are instantly recognizable. I could even give "classic" status to them, as they bring back that moment in time for me. Any of these first 3 songs could easily serve as being representative of the time...and for me that "time" was 2 years after its release. I don't recall many albums with 3 such powerful tunes to start it off (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd does come to mind), then Lithium isn't far behind. It loses me a bit on "Territorial Pissings", but it is all one package and picks right back up and goes strong until the final track, "Endless, Nameless". How am I supposed to rate what is considered to be such a classic, by so many? Do I go on my reaction to the content only or do I take into consideration the place that it holds in recording history? Suppose it has to be a little bit of both. 2 weaker tracks for me...but do those taint the overall album? They do. I suppose there was a creative reason to end this awesome album with such a weak track (in my opinion). I suppose that after reading more background and perusing over the lyrics, I may find my answer. As far as how it tickles my eardrums, I think it could have ended on a higher note. NOTE - After reading, I find that the last track, "Endless, Nameless" was accidentally left off the first 20K or so printings. They should have kept it that way.
its like bottled 90s angst.
One of the first albums I bummed as a kid, noncey cover though
Normie as fuck for a reason
Easy a 5. Opening few tracks simply outstanding.
Landmark rock album! One of the last truly great rock albums. This one had such a huge influence on music and a record I love to put on frequently! 9 out of 10
This album came out when I was a teenager, and was starting to form my own tastes in music, so it is quite an important album for me and hard to rate it objectively.
With the exclusion of the final track Endless, Nameless, this is a perfect album. Personal standouts include Smells Like Teen Spirit, Come As You Are, In Bloom, Lithium, Something In The Way, Polly, Drain You, Lounge Act and Stay Away.
Most songs are classic nirvana and are a huge influence to me , got me into so many albums along with rock In General . Always gonna love nirvana
Fuck yea
I listened to this album a lot as a kid and despite it being the album that made Grunge popular, my favourite tracks are the quiet acoustic tracks. Both Polly and Something in the Way blew me away the first time I listened to them. You can tell Cobain was a massive Beatles fan in all his songs but these two songs especially.
This album should be in the top 10 albums of all time.
A deserving classic. So many songs on this this that make you wonder what Nirvana would have gone on to do had they not come to an end.
Bangers all the way down
Gen X classic.
Listen, I was six when Kurt Cobain died. I didn't listen to mainstream radio until 8th grade. I knew Nirvana were Great and Important, but I simply never connected with them beyond the singles. I've listened to their discography, but never connected. That changed this week. This shit. This is the shit.
I don't know how I could rate it anything else, this albums iconic. I had never listened to the entire thing before, so it was cool hearing the second half of the record. 1/1001
One of the most important albums ever made
King Kurt
No real mystery here, this album came out when I was about 8 years old and basically every album I've ever experienced was shaped by it.
One of the best records every created.
Absolute tuneeeeees
Absolutely good! This is what people say the most influential album of garage rock. Definitely worth playing when you feel excited
eu tava escrevendo uma review mediana sobre esse album, porque ja tinha ouvido umas duas vezes e não achei tão incrivel quanto dizem. mas ouvindo agora pela terceira vez eu tenho que pedir desculpas, porque esse album é incrivel. eu detesto metal, mas as claras influencias de metal que eles põem aqui me agradam muito. a mistura com punk faz um album explosivo que lembra velvet underground em alguns momentos, led zeppelin nos momentos mais pesados, ramones nas musicas mais curtas e rapidas, maravilhoso. lithium, smells like teen spirit e come as you are são minhas favoritas.
One of the greatest albums ever made, enough said. Masterpiece. 10/10
A Rock/Pop album from a tortured genius who claimed to hate pop - the melodies and arrangements here disagree. Brilliant album, though their best was yet to come. Best Tracks: Breed; Lithium; On a Plain
When I saw this come up I was excited and surprised seeing it pop up this early into my 1001 albums but considering I’ve never listened to Nevermind and given it’s high praise I had no other choice but to go I with high expectations and it really showed me why it gets the critical acclaim it does. The album kicks off with ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ which everyone has heard whether you’re a fan, just a casual listener or never heard the album before. It’s really fitting kicking this album off with such an iconic guitar riff and energetic drum pattern it introduces the album perfectly. Also have to give props to Kurt Cobain as he gives it his all on the chorus and really rides the high energy and low energy parts of the track well, hard to say this isn’t a stand out. Other stand outs for me are ‘Come As You Are’ which has a bit more of a laid back delivery but the guitar really leads here making it really hard not to like. ‘Lithium’ stands out to me as a more classic rock track with Kurt taking a simple chorus by just repeating ‘yeahhhh’ over and over but the energy is unmatched and his singing in between is a great addition too. I also particularly enjoyed ‘Lounge Act’ where Cobain’s vocals are a little more pushed back compared to other songs and the focus is on the consistent instrumental that rocks the track. Finally the last 2 tracks are both very interesting, ‘Something In The Way’ is one of very few somber tracks on the album with very little lyrical change, the title is repeated for most of the track almost suggesting a stand still, a feeling of hopelessness which is led by Kurt’s tone. The final track ‘Endless, Nameless’ ends the album on an almost prog rock note as we’re hit with some very harsh vocals on the front end as Cobain is practically screaming and then we’re left with the final 4 minutes that turns into this distorted mix of guitar with a mini drum solo layered on top, although muddled it’s a fitting way to end the album. Honestly I can see the reason why this is popular, especially in the 90’s where Nirvana is leading the grunge genre this is almost a powerhouse of moody emotions and also just happens to be incredibly enjoyable as an album too. Will be digesting this one through a couple more listens very soon. 5/5
yummy
Nevermind is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential albums in the history of rock music. It was the album that propelled Nirvana to worldwide fame, and helped to define the grunge genre that dominated rock music in the early 1990s. The album features some of Nirvana's most iconic songs, including "Smells Like Teen Spirit", "Come As You Are", and "Lithium". These songs are instantly recognizable and have become anthems for a generation of rock fans. The album's raw, edgy sound, coupled with the emotional intensity of Kurt Cobain's lyrics, captured the mood of disaffected youth, spoke to a generation of listeners who felt marginalized and misunderstood. What makes Nevermind so great is its perfect balance of melody, aggression, and vulnerability. The songs are catchy and accessible, yet still have an edge that sets them apart from other mainstream rock music. The album also features some interesting and unexpected musical elements, such as the use of cellos on "Something in the Way", which adds to the album's overall depth and complexity. The production on Nevermind is also noteworthy, with Butch Vig managing to capture the raw energy and power of the band's live performances. The album's sound is simultaneously clean and polished, yet also gritty and raw, which perfectly suits the music's emotional intensity. Nevermind is probably the greatest grunge album of all time and one of the most iconic moments in modern music history.
One of the most iconic images in the world today and a legacy that will endure: not bad for a garage band from Aberdeen. Weirdly enough I was listening to Jimi Hendrix when I clicked 1001 for the next album and whilst I won't say Cobain is on the same level as Hendrix he certainly changed people with his attitude and vision. I love this album and what it did to people.
Used to listen to this album in my teens whilst chopping wood. 10/10 would chop wood and listen to nirvana again
Still stands up as much today as it did when I bought this as a teenager at the start of the 90s. Just awesome
Fav Tracks: "Smells Like Teen Spirit," "In Bloom," "Come As You Are," "Lithium," "Polly," "Territorial Pissings," "Lounge Act," "On a Plain," "Something in the Way." 5/5
i love nirviana its gonna be a 5/5
I may have heard it a million times. Who would have counted it? Nevermind...
A legendary album. "Endless, Nameless" is the only skippable track, which they obviously knew since they only included it as a hidden track tacked onto "Something in the Way." The rest of the album is superb.
Nothing needs to be said. Anyone my age listened to it. Anyone my age loved it. Anyone my age still listens to it. This album literally changed the game.
Iconische hoes, iconische openingstrack, iconische band met iconische bandleden. Daarmee wil ik niet zeggen dat Nirvana alleen maar perfectie heeft afgeleverd: ik vind lang niet al hun werk even fijn om naar te luisteren. Bovendien leek Cobain me een redelijk onuitstaanbare lul, dus ik ben niet eens een echte fanboy. Maar dit album vind ik wel geweldig. De eerste 8 nummers zijn stuk voor stuk perfect. 'Lounge Act' is voor mij een heel klein dipje in de tracklist, maar ook dat is gewoon een prima nummer. 'Stay Away' en 'On a Plain' zijn dan weer perfect. Alleen die laatste track 'Endless, Nameless' had achterwege mogen blijven van mij.
One of the most influential albums ever. Nothing I could add that hasn't been said.
Nice
Classic
Banger after banger after banger.
Albüm gerçekten çok hoş. En son şarkı niye öyleydi??? Onun dışında zaten Come as you are, Smells like teen spirit, lithium, in bloom, something in the way (albümün yarısı:)) bildiğim ve sevdiğim şarkılardı, o yüzden genel anlamda *chef's kiss
One of my faves
A modern-day classic like White Album or Dark Side. Nirvana could have been huge, but even the band's minimal discography is solid. 5 stars.
Perfection
Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. The first 5 songs especially are just one of the strongest openings to an album I've heard. Never really listened to Nirvana before this but I will be now
Really excellent album. Great songs start to almost finish (wasnt a fan of the final one) And it had the song from the hit movie The Batman featuring Robert Pattinson, so thats good.
UAU. I NEVER HEARD THIS. LOL
what else could i rate this. absolute classic and for a reason
Great album. Game changer.
No comment necessary on this one 5/5
iconic album, mixes the rawness of grunge with catchy earworms.
Easy 5. One of the greatest albums ever made, not only for its own merits (lyrics, songwriting, simple complexity in instrumentals, energy & emotion) but for how it shifted the entire rock paradigm. One of the few albums on this list I own (I don't own a lot of albums) and one of the first albums I ever owned...on cassette no less. I don't need to say anymore or glow about certain tracks. Great album cover to cover. No holes.
I like my music cheerful. But I'm ok with dark when it is as smart and heartfelt and, dare I say it, catchy as Nevermind. Although I don't love every single song (Territorial Pissings, Stay Away) and some are just a little too dark (Polly, Endless, Nameless), I think from the cover to the last note this album is genius and deserves its iconic status.
It's bloody brilliant isn't it. Apart from the bonus track, that's pretty dire. You used to have to wait 25 minutes to hear that, which gave you plenty of time to get the CD out. The rest is genius though.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1. Smells Like Teen Spirit: Absolute classic, great riffs and haunting vocals. 8/10 2. In Bloom: great buildup, crushing guitar and catchy chorus. 8.5/10 3. Come As You Are: mellow vibes, might be a little repetitive at points but overall an absolute banger. 7.5/10 4. Breed: unknown to me so far, great riff with huge bass. 8/10 5. Lithium: love this track, really good buildup and the vocals on this track go hard. 9/10 6. Polly: sad af with great delivery. 7.5/10 7. Territorial Pissings: nostalgic, great vocals and interplay. 8.5/10 8. Drain You: absolute favorite, love everything about this track. 10/10 9. Lounge Act: again absolutely nothing wrong to be said about this track. 10/10 10. Stay Away: catchy chorus while rest feels a bit less interconnected. 7/10 11. On A Plain: great flow towards the chorus with nice harmonizing. 8.5/10 12. Something In The Way: yeah this song just works so well, sad lyrics with depressing delivery working to a moving chorus. 9/10 13. Endless, Nameless: crazy riff, just really chaotic all around due to all the noise. Given its a secret track. 6/10
A staple album for grunge music
It's Nevermind.
Fantastic album but can't say that I like Endless, Nameless
Un album somptueux sur sa première partie, malheureusement la seconde sera entâchée par l'apparition de Mathis, le professeur de guitare de mon camarade d'écoute robvipère. Ce dernier laissera rob jouer quelques notes sur plusieurs des titres phares de l'album, malheureusement rob n'est absolument pas à la hauteur, et viens s'emmeler les doigts à de multiples reprises. Fort heureusement le plein de tubes avait été fait en début d'album, ce qui permet à Nirvana d'aller enfin récupérer son 5/5.
Nirvana's second album. Released in 1991. Nevermind became an unexpected critical and commercial success, charting highly on charts across the world. The album finally brought grunge and alternative rock to a mainstream audience... Blah, blah, blah, nevermind... It's just one if the best musical albums in the history of human! Could be listened dozen times in a row without skipping any single sound.
Literally all bangers. Polly is better than I remembered. Territorial Pissings is a perfect raw, play it in your basement with friends song. Kurt was off his rocker and the lyrics don't always make sense but who gives a glance when the band is this good.
I knew Nevermind was a good album ... but fuck. It's a amazing album. I cant remember the last time or ever I have sat down and listened to it in one go. Fucking crackers!
I like Nirvana. I like this album. But Kurt was not the musical genius that many paint him out to be. Their best song, "Come As You Are", they completely ripped off from the band Killing Joke. The rest of their songs are basically just using the template laid out by the Meat Puppets. Kudos to Kurt Cobain for cashing in on other people's work.
klasik
Not much to say. This album did more than kickstart a whole genre, it provided a voice for a generation. Outside of the particularly mediocre "Territorial Pissings," it holds up superbly.
LoL I'm familiar with this, is 5 really enough? This was released at the most ideal time in my life and I've lived with this for what seems like forever so I can't give it less than 5!!
Amazing! I reached the nirvana
When I was in school, there were a bunch of other people who were really into Nirvana. At the time, I didn’t really see the fuss. I liked Smells Like Teen Spirit but didn’t really understand the hype. I will say, however, that hearing dodgy covers of Smells Like Teen Spirit by high school bands used to be a fundamental teen experience. Songs I already knew: Smells Like Teen Spirit, In Bloom, Come As You Are, Lithium Favourites: In Bloom, Lithium, Lounge Act This just shows how our tastes change over time. As a little dingus youth, I wasn’t much a fan of this. As a 32 year old, I thought this was fantastic. Kurt Cobain’s vocals are fascinating - been able to sing softly and clearly, while still with some natural distortion and vocal fry, is certainly not an easy thing to do. Yet, he makes it seem effortless. It’s also worth noting that the tone of the bass guitar was often so thick and spicy. The riffs weren’t anything amazing, but the sound was just so big. Overall, I definitely enjoyed this a lot.
Of course Nevermind is a great album. I'm just mad Nirvana is somehow more famous than Perl Jam.
This was one of the most impactful albums in my life. I will never forget seeing Nirvana play Smells Like Teen Spirit on SNL for the first time
This album has probably had the biggest effect on my music taste and has been very influential on me as a person.
Simply sublime
One of the greatest album of all-time, I knew that the cover was one of the most recognizable, and that the band is one of the best, but I never gave the album a true listen. While every track was great save for the final one, I now understand why it's so good. 5/5. Favorite Track: Smells Like Teen Spirit
Of course I've heard it. Many many times. Funnily enough Nirvana aren't high in my post 2006 (last.fm era) listening stats. Artist #156
I loved this album, there is rarely an album where I love nearly every track but this one does it and I'll always love Nirvana. R.I.P. Kurt Cobain.
My favourite ever album. I deliberately avoid it most of time to stop if feeling familiar so this was a treat. Every song is brilliant. And as always struck by just how heavy they were, how good the musicianship was and the clarity of Kurt's diction. My archetype 5/5.
Nothing to say here, one of the best rock albums in the history of the world.
Massive - not much more to day. Some filler, but the killer is primo extra good killer
The most influential grunge album of all time
Very good, haven't listened to a few of the songs and really liked them
Almost every song on this album is a classic, and the ones that aren’t are still good. Not only that but it also represents - almost entirely on its own - a significant pop culture turning point. As a child of the ‘90s who listened to a lot of Nirvana, I am required to rate this 5 stars.
I knew this was going to get a 5 when it popped up. It's safe to say I really like Nirvana's music. I didn't really think much of Smells Like Teen Spirit before relistening to it today, but it's pretty good. I think there's definitely better Nirvana songs though. I knew most of these songs already, with the only truly unfamiliar one being Stay Away. I'm unsure if I will like In Utero more than this album, but I guess we'll see when I get it. The last song on this album is an interesting way to end the album, but it really does fit for Nirvana. It's hard to pick favourites, but I'd say my favourite songs were Come As You Are, Lounge Act, and On A Plain.
I was a teenager after 1992, of course I'm going to give this a 5 star rating. What else could I add to a body of work that speaks for itself? Noisy, angsty, depressed... but catchy as all get-out. Favorite tracks: "Territorial Pissings", "Endless, Nameless", "Drain You"
Classic
Great album
I - 10 II - 10 III - 9 IV - 9 V - 10 VI - 9 ---------- VII - 8 VIII - 10 IX - 9 X - 8 XI - 9 XII - 8 PROMEDIO 1RA PARTE: 9.5 PROMEDIO 2DA PARTE: 8.7 PROMEDIO TOTAL: 9.1 NOTA FINAL: STRONG 10
Just a classic album. Smells like team spirit, in bloom, polly, come as you are, lithium, and I'm on a plain, just wow. Changed music, defined grunge.
My 3rd favourite record of all time and the biggest grunge masterpiece in my opinion. Every track is more than good and the music and lyrics on this album are simply a work of art.
This album was a gift from the gods. Shaped many peoples lives. RIP
I mean what’s there to even say here
Classic for a reason Fave tracks: Smells like teen spirit, In bloom, Come as you are,lithium, drain you, lounge act, something in the way 5/5
Nevermind is such a fun album. It's raw, emotional, loud, and catchy. Kurt's voice is perfect for the style, and all the instruments play well together, but they never feel too simple or boring and all are interesting to listen to. This is a great grunge album and is a perfect starting point for people looking to get into grunge, but also one at the top of the totem pole. Favorite Tracks: Smells Like Teen Spirit, In Bloom, Lithium, Territorial Pissings, Something In The Way
Obviously a five star album. It’s almost reached the point where it’s such an obvious choice that it’s tempting to say “oh actually it’s not that good”…but it is. Personally the order of my favourite Nirvana albums changes regularly and I’d often have In Utero higher because it’s so raw and furious and unrestrained. But Nevermind is simply a magnificent collection of rock songs.
Classic album. Defining music of my senior year
Such a classic album really. A lot of great tracks but Something In The Way is my fave.
I didn't appreciate it at the time, but this really is one hell of an album. Absolutely smashed the trends of 80s rock and set the tone of decades to come. Fave track - I dunno, man, lots to choose from - "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is iconic, "Come As You Are" likewise. I think on this playthrough, "Territorial Pissings" really grabbed me....
5 One of the best ever made. In Bloom, Come As You Are and Something In The Way some of my favourites. Don’t need to say more than that. Superb.
One of the best albums of all time. There’s not even the one average song here, all just top tier. 3 fellas making this sound la, it’s so fucking good. ‘Lounge Act’ and having sex is the best thing you can do in 2 minutes.
Grunge
Masterpiece!
4.5
9/10
9/10. The back half definitely slowed down a bit, but I can't deny this is a solid album.
For such an incredible first half of the album, I did not expect the back half to be so mediocre. Begrudgingly 9/10
Doesn't get more deservedly iconic
As someone who grew up listening to Nirvana, it's great seeing this album here. This is one of my favorite Nirvana albums, the amount of angst and anger in some of these tracks is one of the best factors of it. Never boring. Fave track(s): Lounge Act, Breed, On A Plain
One of the best of the 1001
I can never add anything else to these classic albums that I know like the back of my hand. 5 stars, that's all I have to say.
I mean. Obviously. 5/5. Grunge is not one of my genres. I do not subscribe to Nirvana or Kurt Cobain fandom. At age 14, I even pretended to dislike this album when it came out, because it was SO POPULAR, and I wanted to be cool and different and like different things. But let's be real here - this album stopped the world, or at least my world, in its tracks. We all looked up and said, "what?" when this came out. Now that I'm older and can accept that I love many popular things (some things are popular because, um, they are good), I realize just how amazing this album was. It is genre-shattering, cohesive, well put-together, had a consistent message to impart. Whatever you think of that message, you have to admit: THE CRAFTSMANSHIP. Holy crap. Nirvana went on to make a lot more music, some of which I enjoyed and think is good, but nothing ever topped this album. Not one of my personal favorite albums ever but any list of influential music would laughable without it.
nevermind er så høyt der oppe, et sinnsykt godt album! Savner tskjorten jeg hadde med albumcoveret som ueg en gang hadde.
An all-time favourite
Absolute classic. There's not one bad song on the album. Love it. 5/5
Very creative, great sounds and production. Ez 5. Era defining.
One of the best ever. A lot of my wonder taste in music can be traced here. 5/5
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Overrated? Maybe... But it is still one of the most influential albums of all time. What an all-time classic.
This is a phenomenal album! Say what you will about Nirvana, but Kurt Cobain was way ahead of his time, and played a big part in the grunge movement that happened in Seattle in the 90's. This lineup of Nirvana was amazing. Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl! This album starts off with 5 a-list songs in a row: Smells Like Teen Spirit, In Bloom, Come As You Are, Breed, and Lithium! Territorial Pissings is such a raw and heavy song!!! Drain You is another gem! Dave is solid on drums, Kurt's guitar playing is so sludgy and raw, and Krist ties it all together with some phenomenal bass playing! Finally, an amazing album after an underwhelming week of obscure British bands and electronic garbage. Love this album! Favourite songs: Breed, Smells Like Teen Spirit, In Bloom, Drain You, Come As You Are, Lithium, Lounge Act, Territorial Pissings Least favourite song: "Endless, Nameless". I think Kurt and the band created a perfect album, then as a way of trolling the album listeners, added this song in (which is just noise and screaming) for a laugh. 5/5 easy!!!
Classic - no need to listen
Legendarisch album, geweld aan een stuk door
I mean, come on. I didn't listen to this a ton when it came out, but I did listen to everything it influenced. But I've listened to a lot more since then, and this just holds up.
An absolutely phenomenal album.
This was clearly a landmark album in its time, and yet I'd never listened to it as such. I wasn't sure I'd like it, but I loved it. I knew much more of it than I realized. Wow! I get it. (And we're going to pretend we never encountered that endless, nameless hidden track at the end.)
I did not appreciate this album when it was released. It could tolerate some singles a bit, but would have never imagined that I would like the album. But now, I very much enjoy it!!
Electrifying. So many great songs.
It says a lot that this album often exceeds its reputation. It also says a lot that it sounds even better to me today that in years past.
The epitome of early 90s rock. Has a simplicity to it, backed by angst and grunge. Loved it.
Class…just absolute class.
Jesus, this album is fucking good. It takes seven full songs before we get one that isn't an all-time great, and even the back half includes Drain You (10/10), and a bunch of totally solid songs that you could only object to in comparison to the absolutely killer material it started with. Like, I knew this was a 5/5 before I started listening, but Teen Spirit alone is almost enough to justify that, as are any 2 or 3 of the other first few songs. Just...so good.
Greatest grunge album of all time and one of rocks greatest albums of all Time. Every song except endless, nameless is a highlight
Solid album that deserves all the praise it gets.
Many words have been spent talking about Nevermind over the past 30 years, to the point where it kind of loses its impact. But it's really a once in a lifetime kind of album, in part because of its quality, but equally due to its timing. It was the perfect album for its time and it really changed the way music would sound moving forward. The album comes off now as somewhat more polished than I remember it being when it came out. There's also more variety in these songs than I remembered. Rough edged ragers like "Territorial Pissings" and "Endless, Nameless" perfectly complement the surprising hookiness of songs like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come as You Are." The sensibility of the album is pure punk, but it's also incredibly catchy and it quite simply rocks hard. Every track isn't necessarily a standout track, but as a whole you can't really fault this album as all. It's outstanding. Fave Songs (All Songs from most to least favorite): Come as You Are; Smells Like Teen Spirit; In Bloom; Stay Away; Drain You; Breed, Lithium; Something in the Way; Endless, Nameless; On a Plain; Lounge Act; Territorial Pissings; Polly
This is a classic, what more needs to be said? Besides the fact that this record reignited a fire in a new generation of people and brought grunge into the mainstream, it's also legitimately good music. You have three musical masterminds creating a raw, unapologetic, and loud album, which can only be described as fuckin' awesome. It's honestly impossible for me to give this anything less than a 5 - Nirvana was a seminal band in forming my toddler-brain's taste in music, and for that I am incredibly grateful (and relieved).
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Nirvana's Nevermind isn't one of my favorite albums, despite being at an impressionable age when it was released and even more coming of age when Cobain died (Nirvana Unplugged was a definitive album of my middle school years). For some reason, it hasn't been one that stuck with me over time. Giving it a re-listen, I can see why it was so critically acclaimed. The first five tracks alone make this worth the listen. Also, as someone who grew up with 90s grunge bands, it's obvious in hindsight just how influential this was on that genre and everything that stemmed from it. Is this a perfect album? No, but it's hard-hitting, emotional, original, and every song is worth listening to. I think this is one I'll be putting on more regularly from now on.
One of the easier 5s. Great hooks in every song, but no less heavy or visceral for it. Those drums! My word. Well done Butch & the gang. Believe the hype!
Class album
🤟🏾🤙
Been too long since I listened to this all the way through. Stay away is an absolute banger. Awesome album
Best of the 90s!
I already know every track front to back. Self explanatory 5 stars. Long album length to keep the quality up but absolutely nails it.
Somehow the best album to release on that day. Smells like teen spirit is in the top 10 songs in my opinion. And the rest of the album isn’t far behind. Iconic
Fajne
Absolute classic, turned on a lot of teens to the joys of rock! Some unbelievable tracks on this.