Incesticide cover

Incesticide

Nirvana · 1992

44 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · grunge

Grunge anthems collide with raw, lo-fi energy, capturing the chaotic spirit of early '90s alternative rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic bursts of raw energy
  • short tracks with punchy impact
  • wave-like shifts in intensity
  • nostalgic echoes of youth rebellion
  • for spontaneous sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek polished, refined production

Where this album fits

Themes
early '90s grunge· chaotic suburban life
Career context
Released on December 14, 1992, 'Incesticide' arrived during Nirvana's ascent following their landmark album 'Nevermind.' This compilation, featuring B-sides and rarities, offered fans a glimpse into the band's earlier sound and influences while solidifying their status as leaders of the grunge movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Soundgarden· Alice in Chains· Pearl Jam
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Badmotorfinger by Soundgarden — Shares a raw, heavy sound and chaotic energy emblematic of early '90s grunge.
Dirt by Alice in Chains — Explores dark themes with a gritty production style that resonates with the chaos of suburban life.
Slanted and Enchanted by Pavement — Captures lo-fi energy and an off-kilter approach that aligns with the alternative ethos of the era.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dive 3:55
  • 2 Sliver 2:16
  • 3 Stain 2:40
  • 4 Been a Son 1:55
  • 5 Turnaround 2:19
  • 6 Molly’s Lips 1:54
  • 7 Son of a Gun 2:48
  • 8 (New Wave) Polly 1:48
  • 9 Beeswax 2:50
  • 10 Downer 1:43
  • 11 Mexican Seafood 1:55
  • 12 Hairspray Queen 4:13
  • 13 Aero Zeppelin 4:41
  • 14 Big Long Now 5:03
  • 15 Aneurysm 4:36

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