#42 Nirvana

It’s hard to believe that Nirvana’s recording career lasted only 5 years. They released their debut, “Bleach” in 1989 and their final album, “Unplugged in New York”, came out in 1994. However, their impact was huge. Nirvana is considered the flagship band of Generation X. They just happened along at the right time. People were tired of the old 80s scene and were moving toward Hip Hop and Country. Then, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” came out and that spelled the end of the plastic 80s. Their album, “Nevermind” beat out Michael Jackson on the pop charts and quickly became the most important album in years. The band was not sure if they liked being successful and it took it’s toll on front man Kurt Cobain. In 1994, he committed suicide.

Rock n Roll Moment: Smells Like Teen Spirit launched the 90s Rock Revolution.

Essential Nirvana:

Bleach (1989)
Nevermind (1991)
In Uetero (1993)
Unplugged (1994)

Nirvana’s Top 10:

Sliver
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Come As You Are
Lithium
In Bloom
Heart Shaped Box
About A Girl
Pennyroyal Tea
All Apologies
Rape Me