Nirvana

What Nirvana gave me was the unrivalled joy of their music, the unrivalled adoration for their front man, the unrivalled attention to rock music, and then the unrivalled sadness of ’that’ day in 1994. Every year it comes round, that day when Cobain put that shotgun in his mouth and pulled the trigger. Despite that not being my beliefs as to what happened, I wish to steer clear of that topic because I simple can’t handle it right now. Whether you ...
...raw ‘In Utero’, Nirvana catered for all tastes, and even the people that believe them to be over-rated, can do nothing but respect what the band did for rock music in the 90’s. As leaders of the grunge movement with the likes of Pearl Jam and Alice In Chains, Nirvana were always at the front of the pack, whether that be for their image, their music or whatever, simply put …. Nirvana are the greatest rock band of all time, and I’m proud to say that. ...

MUFCboi 25.11.2004 · Read full review
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...the release of the long-awaited Nirvana ‘With The Lights Out’ CD/DVD Box Set almost upon us, I thought it was about time I wrote a piece on my favourite band, chronicling everything from the band to the albums, the success to the failure ……. And of course, the final moments ! What Nirvana gave me was the unrivalled joy of their music, the unrivalled adoration for their front man, the unrivalled attention to rock music, and then the unrivalled sadness ...
...or the raw ‘In Utero’, Nirvana catered for all tastes, and even the people that believe them to be over-rated, can do nothing but respect what the band did for rock music in the 90’s. As leaders of the grunge movement with the likes of Pearl Jam and Alice In Chains, Nirvana were always at the front of the pack, whether that be for their image, their music or whatever, simply put …. Nirvana are the greatest rock band of all time, and I’m proud to ...

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...to match it’s ever-present intensity. Nirvana will be one of the staple bands generation after generation, therefore this greatest hits album is a perfect starting point for the post-90s grunger looking to lick their wounds. Nirvana broke into the mainstream in the early 90s after a short period of underground success and punk rock credibility. When ‘it’ happened, there was equal outrage and celebration. The underground reeled ...
...rest of the world, finding Nirvana was a life changing experience. Nirvana’s radio-friendly rock turned the pop world of it’s head. Soon after the success of their most famous single “Smells Like Teen Sprit” more and more grunge and alternative acts were storming the charts. Things were changing. Factors contributed to this change in musical climate are various, though it was mostly down to the dire need for something new. ...

Protagonist 17.08.2003 · Read full review
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...other commerce-reincarnating, corporeal counterparts, Nirvana bandmates Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Geffen/Universal Records, along with Courtney Love, have seen fit to reconcile their long-term differences and grace us with a "fiscally forward-looking" greatest-hits collection. Who says, “money is the root of all evil?” "C'mon 29th-- Why the cynical sarcasm? This is a Nirvana collection; what's not to like?" Well theoretical consumer, since ...
...anyone with a collection of Nirvana songs titled "Nirvana?,") and, • its liberally-hyped, concurrent release with a compilation of Cobain's private journals, coincidingly called: "Journals." 29_C's 29 "C's" Of Consumerly-Critical "C"-Consonance: The consumer-conniving confluence of "commercial" components that comprise this conspicuously commerce-conscious Cobain coda, characterize a cash-cow conspiracy's cockeyed conception of competently counterfeited ...

29th_Candidate 06.01.2003 (07.01.2003) · Read full review
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...before finding the equilibrium of Nirvana in 1986 along side school friend Krist and the later discovered drumming master Dave Grohl who was to make it in time for Nevermind. By 1988 the band had demo tapes lined up and were playing small time local venues. They presented their material to Sub Pop records and by early 89 got a recording contract which led to the raw energy of their debut album “Bleach”. They received a good response ...
...Kurt and his music, as Nirvana became the band to tell America how “fucked up it’s children were”. Nevermind gained phenomenal overnight success and the band became instant millionaires. Kurt had never planned for this kind of fame or riches and was astounded when his music appealed to people in the way it did. He was a born introvert by nature and only liked taking the stage when hiding behind the screen of his music. He didn’t ...

incubus 16.12.2001 (08.01.2002) · Read full review
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...review as a fan of Nirvana who has been left frustrated after reading too much misinformation surrounding this band and their musical genre. I am also concerned with statements regarding this bands talent or lack of it. As such the following statements may stray away slightly from what is typically expected from a "review". Contrary to popular belief, Nirvana were neither a grunge band or the founders of "grunge" as it is interpreted today. Grunge ...
...this time. Long before Nirvana signed with Sub Pop (Yes, that's right they weren't always on Geffen!) the Seattle punk scene was thriving, albeit on a mainly local level. The Melvins, Mudhoney, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam were all signed to a label, touring and producing records. Nirvana at this stage were playing gigs in guys living rooms, local clubs and generally struggling to make ends meet (Kurt lived in a car when Nevermind went platinum and ...

Ragnarok96 18.08.2004 · Read full review
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...bad way. I love Nirvana and hold great admiration for Kurt Cobain's lyrics and innner thoughts, outlooks etc.. He was a God and took his music seriously and obviously did not realise the effect positive/negative it was going to have on people. Kurt never thought highly of himself and thought of himself as an average due when really he was a Christ Like Figure to millions. Although Kurt Cobain is dead his music will live on for years to come and ...
...him. In 1986 he formed Nirvana that consisted of him (Kurt Cobain) and bassist Krist Novoselic and eventually drummer and Dave Grohl.(currently in Foo Fighters) By 1998 they were doing shows in random places and giving out demo tapes. In 1989 Nirvana ended up recording Bleach for Sub-Pop who were a localindependant label. Nirvana were well-known in Britain rather that American so they signed up to Geffen and recorded the Nevermind album which had ...

Rock_Angel_2005 05.07.2005 · Read full review
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...was recruited as drummer and Nirvana were set for their first album. Because the band were so poor at this time, Kurt’s friend Jason Everman came forward to pay the band’s £400 studio costs. Kurt’s lyrics on this album tended to deal with the situation around him at the time and as a result, couldn’t really relate to a large number of the people. During the promoting for the album, Kurt seemed to suffer from increasing levels ...
...to ‘Lithium’. By now, Nirvana were being tipped by many as the biggest band in the world. Kurt, who was now married to Courtney Love, had turned to drugs to handle the fame. He and his wife were notorious drug addicts. When Courtney found out she was pregnant, she had stated that she had come off the drugs immediately. A report was published in ‘Vanity Fair’ that claimed otherwise, and as reports at the time told, both Kurt ...

floyd-the-barber 02.04.2001 · Read full review
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...just a black sleeve with Nirvana written in silver. The back cover is also black with the rack listing on the left and a greyscale picture of kurt holding a guitar. Now onto the music itself. The opener is 'You Know You're Right'. This song sent chills through my whole body the first time i heard it. It opens with a cow bell/wind chymes and then breaks in the guitar and drums slowly before the one word chorus of 'Paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn' ...
...Teen Spirit'. This song catapaulted Nirvana into stardom and subsequenty sent Kurt into depression and suicide. Some serious headbanging is in order when you hear this. No other explanation needed really i don't think. Sixth on the album is 'Come As You Are' which is the second of four tracks from the Nevermind album. A slower song that the previous track this song is very catchy. The lyrics are thought-provoking and i bash out the drum beat all ...

Craggles84 19.03.2003 (22.03.2003) · Read full review
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...world, how could I not? Nirvana is probably the band for any self-proclaimed teenage “rocker”, their music is like the anthem to a teenagers’ depression, it’s the music that understands and nurtures your tender emotions without laughing and making you feel stupid because you have the wrong attitude to everything, how could I simply turn this down and just say “no”? I can’t, it’s too hard to resist, ...
...I listen to the music. nirvana is not a happy band, they’re not like “oh guys, let’s get stoned and listen to some Nirvana!” type of band that I really dig and genuinely enjoy listening to; they’re my sadness band, the band that’s there for me when I’m basically just unhappy, and that’s the only time I appreciate Kurt Cobain a lot, because all the other times I just see him as the rock icon who made ...

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...frankly for any die hard nirvana fan this is reason enough to buy it, as it is truly one of their best songs ever. The rest of the album is made up of all their classics from all their previous albums, the only problem perhaps is that it is only one disc as they could of easily filled 2 or even 3 with all the fans favourites. The album is 15 songs long and all have been digitally remastered to better quality (although they werent that bad quality ...
...those people who only like Nirvana and are unsure of which album to buy, with this one you get the best of all of them. The only problem with it is that it is missing some of the many other classic songs that Nirvana have produced like Love Buzz, Mollys lips and Polly. And unfortunately only has one new track when really it should have more (although i suppose thats not really possible). ...

Cantthinkofaname 25.11.2002 · Read full review
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Their music is awsome!!!!!!!!!!I was only 5 years old when Cobain their lead singer died but their music still inspires me so many years later. I love the songs "smells like teen spirit" and "rape me" and "dumb".They have great drum parts which i like playing as i play the drums lol. I personally own their album "in utero" but id like to expand my collection. Their music is great: some songs are fast and others slow so you can listen to them whatever ...
...and who doesnt love Kurt Cobain's voice?They are an absolutly brilliant band!!!!!!!!They are great for people of all ages as long as they like their style of music...not for people who only like girly pop such as Hilary Duff!! But i hardly know anyone who doesnt like them!They are great and very original and have been a great inspiration to modern bands. I really recomend their music!!!!!! ...

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Nirvana are my favourite band in the world. This album is also my favourite. This is one of the two albums I have of Nirvana the other being Nevermind. The fifteen songs on this album are definatly worth the £15 you have to pay for it. I have never been to a Nirvana concert, although I did want to but it is too late now after his unfortuneat death. On this album are the best songs the band ever made. There is also one song (which was the last they ...
...in three bands, all brilliant. Nirvana his first one which he was the drummer, Queens of the Stone Age were he was also a drummer and aband which is around today Foo Fighters were he is the singer and gitaurest. Nirvana are the most important band in the world and I think the best. Nirvana have relesed lots of albums I currently have two and I am hoping to get more. One day I hope I get all the Nirvana albums. Nirvana have lots of merchandise jumpers, ...

bennyBobs 25.02.2003 · Read full review
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Kurt Cobain Life fell apart when his parents separated and divorced when he was just 7, he was moved around from relative to relative until his teens. Where he met Chris Noveselic who would be in nirvana. Kurt gravitated towards people who came from broken homes. He would dedicate his childhood in songs such as “Something in the Way”, although he enjoyed his music he could not deal with the massive success Nevermind bought him. Paranoid as he was ...

sid 06.07.2000 · Read full review
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Nirvana were a great rock band, and the tragic death of lead man Kurt Cobain was a tragedy, again someone so talented had lost their life. It was shock to many who followed them, on April 4th 1994, he was pronounced dead. However his music and his legacy still remain, and now he is popular as any time before. His albums are all great in their own right, from Bleach to Utero, they show the progression and the talent he possessed. His lyrics reflect ...
...‘Smells like Teen Spirit’ from the album Nevermind, which sold so many copies and to many who believed it bought them world wide status. I also like Lakes of Fire from the album Unplugged In New York. It’s sad that he lost his life so young, and still he had so much to offer, maybe after the death people realise how big a talent he was. To his fans though his music will never be forgotten, and his legacy will remain. ...

india1 24.02.2001 · Read full review
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