Nevermind: The Singles
Nirvana · 2011
55 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · grunge
A raw and electrifying collection that captures the chaotic spirit of early '90s grunge with anthemic melodies.
Why this album works
This album serves as a crucial document of Nirvana's influence on the alternative rock scene, showcasing tracks from their revered catalog that contributed to the band's massive cultural impact. The singles included helped define the grunge movement and maintain Nirvana's relevance in popular music discussions long after their breakup.
- Best for
- raw energy for live settings anxious anthems for cathartic release dynamic waves of sound intensity
- Context
- Released in late 2011, this compilation came two decades after Nirvana's seminal album 'Nevermind' reshaped rock music. By this time, Nirvana had solidified its legacy following Kurt Cobain's tragic death in 1994, making this collection a retrospective of their impactful singles and live performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Nine Inch Nails· Beck· Green Day· Tori Amos· They Might Be Giants· Sonic Youth· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Smells Like Teen Spirit (edit) Standout 4:30
- 2 Drain You (LP version) 3:44
- 3 Even in His Youth 3:02
- 4 Aneurysm 4:45
Disc 2
- 1 Come as You Are (LP version) Standout 3:39
- 2 Endless, Nameless 6:44
- 3 School (live) 2:34
- 4 Drain You (live) 3:52
Disc 3
- 1 Lithium (LP version) Standout 4:17
- 2 Been a Son (live) 2:30
- 3 Curmudgeon 2:57
- 4 D-7 (radio session) 3:44
Disc 4
- 1 In Bloom (LP version) 4:15
- 2 Sliver (live) 2:03
- 3 Polly (live) 2:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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