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Nirvana
Nirvana came out of Aberdeen, Washington, and in a few short years changed what rock music sounded like. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" broke in 1991 and pushed grunge out of the Pacific Northwest and onto the radio everywhere, making Kurt Cobain the reluctant voice of a generation he never asked to lead. It all ended in 1994 with Cobain's death, but the three studio albums they left behind still define 90s alternative rock for just about everyone who came after.
Start here
Nevermind (1991). It has "Smells Like Teen Spirit," "Come as You Are," and "Lithium," and its mix of punk abrasion and pop melody is the clearest way in to what made them matter.
Biography
Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Founded by lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic, the band went through a succession of drummers, most notably Chad Channing, before recruiting Dave Grohl in 1990. Nirvana's success popularized alternative rock, and they were often referenced as the flagship band of Generation X. Their music maintains a popular following and continues to influence rock culture.
In the late 1980s, Nirvana established itself as part of the Seattle grunge scene. They released their first album, Bleach, on the independent record label Sub Pop in 1989. Their sound relied on dynamic contrasts, often between quiet verses and loud, heavy choruses. After signing to the major label DGC Records in 1990, Nirvana found unexpected success with "Smells Like Teen Spirit", the first single from its landmark second album, Nevermind (1991). A cultural phenomenon of the 1990s, Nevermind was certified thirteen-times platinum in the US and is credited with ending the popularity of hair metal.
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Studio albums
Discography
Official studio albums and EPs.
- 1993In UteroAlbum
- 1992HormoaningEP
- 1991NevermindAlbum
- 1989BlewEP
- 1989BleachAlbum
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