Nevermind - Nirvana (US) > Reviews

Advantages: A few big tunes
Disadvantages: Some repetition

“Nevermind” was the 1991 release from Nirvana and finds the Washington-based Grunge band coming with what is considered to be a classic record as the late Kurt Cobain leads them and enables them to push Alternative Rock to success like it had never been seen before once they had dropped “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and everything else fell into place afterwards. It was their second of three albums before the death of the lead singer ad guitarist. 1. “Smells ... Read review

Advantages: Great Album That Launched a 1000 Bands
Disadvantages: Pretty Much a Blatant Pixies Rip Off

Nevermind hits the three quarter century of reviews on Ciao and I though it would be nice for someone who was actually there to write a review about it. Way back in the late 80’s music was stagnating and there was no good rock music getting to get general public in this country. Hair Metal and Thrash ruled the day, and the days were long dark and horrible. Hair metal was evil and needed to be killed, Thrash had the initial anger of punk but failed ... Read review

Advantages: Powerful music only matched after its release, but a depth unrivalled to this day
Disadvantages: An ironic depth to the album, which many won't or simply can't understand

...and The Stooges then only NEVERMIND can prove you wildly mistaken because like all artistic masterpieces it transcends its genre magnificently. The sole reason, with the brilliance of the band that now included David Grohl from the Foo Fighters, came in the form of its constructor Kurt Cobain, an illustriously troubled and thoughtful master of contradictions. 1. 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' This acclaimed opening song is a self-examination of ... Read review

Advantages: The beggining of a new era in music.A must have.
Disadvantages: ,

Nevermind by Nirvana (1991) Smells Like Teen Spirit- Undoubtably Nirvana's best known song mainly as it toppedthe charts in numerous countries all over the world. Every part of this song is excellent from the skillfull guitar intro which sticks in your head, to the amazing lyrics song sung in Kurt Cobain's classic rugged voice. A classic and a new sound to musicone of my favourite songs of all-time. Favourite lyrics 'I found it hard it was hard ... Read review

Advantages: A seminal album. powerful, damaged, yet still melodic
Disadvantages: Fourteen minutes of dead air on the disc before the hidden track.

Has it really been 10 years? I still remember the first time I listened to this album. It was my Dad’s car, and we were racing around the Lake District whilst the stereo was kicking out “Smells Like Teen Spirit” at an obscene volume. This was just prior to my real discovery of music, and the birth of my real passion, but, even to my untrained ears, the sound of loud music coupled with acceleration seemed to evoke something primal. This ... Read review

Advantages: One of the defining musical moments of a lifetime
Disadvantages: Other grunge bands often get overlooked

...another awesome guitar solo. Lithium - Nevermind is worth buying for this song alone. The lyrics are thought-provoking and amusing in turn, while the riff is a melodic masterpiece. The chorus is another explosive one, again showcasing Nirvana's sense of dynamics. Excellent, probably the best song on the album Polly - An acoustic song, another slow burner, and all the better for it. Unplugged songs have a tendency to bring out the best songcraft ... Read review

Advantages: Contempary Rock at it's best
Disadvantages: Maybe a little commmercial

In 1991 when "Nevermind" was released no one could have possibly foretold just how massive it was to become. From the cover photo, spitting into the face of every capitalist American, to the superb diversity of the cultured rock contained, this was and is an album to change the world. And so begins my track by track run through. Enjoy! Smells Like Teen Spirit Beginning the album, as you no doubt already know is the undying classic "Smells ... Read review

Advantages: Very original, great musicianship, superb lyrics.
Disadvantages: (none)

...Lithium My favourite song on Nevermind (and I know many people agree with me). It is much softer than the songs before, with a clean guitar verse, and distortion only kicks in as the chorus takes over. Kurt’s singing sounds much less coarse, and prettier even, on this track. A superb song, one of Nirvana’s best ever. 6. Polly This is a song based on the true story of the kidnapping, and rape, of a 14-year old girl. It is ... Read review

Advantages: Most of the Nirvana classics on one album
Disadvantages: Most of your mums wont like it...but then is that a disadvantage?!?!?

‘Nevermind’ is the one of seven Nirvana albums, and without a doubt the most recognizable. Not only for the unforgettable front cover of the naked baby underwater and the dollar bill on a fishing line, but also for having most of Nirvana’s most famous songs on it. 01 Smells Like Teen Spirit Is there anyone on this God forsaken planet that does not know this song! I have yet to discover an album that has a better opening track than this one. Smells ... Read review

Advantages: quality songs
Disadvantages: erm... not good for steps fans

...purely for this, but luckily Nevermind offers a lot more besides. In bloom continues where teen Spirit leaves off; it is another memorable rock song with grunge attitude. The guitar and drums are equally excellent, and you almost wonder why David Grohl isn't drumming still, though is suppose we are better off with the foo fighters. Anyway, In Bloom is a great song, and the lyrics take the p**s out of some of the more diehard grungies, which made me ... Read review

Advantages: Great selection of there best tracks.
Disadvantages: ?

...the decade, When i bought Nevermind i expected twelve loud, raging, Teen Spirit type songs fueled with hate, anger and totaly without emotion, i could not have been more wrong, Kurt Cobain's rasping vocals and agnst driven vocals on tracks such as " Come As You Are" are enough to cause a tear in your eye. Nevermind was not the rock album i expected it is in fact a true work of art, "Polly" an apology on behalf of the male sex is calm whereas "Drain ... Read review

Advantages: great album
Disadvantages: none

Nirvana’s second album, Nevermind, the one that really made them is probably one of the best albums ever. The staying power of Nirvana is amazing, nearly seven years since Nirvana broke up, due to the untimely death of Kurt Cobain, and you still see people walking around with Nirvana t-shirts and hoodies. Released in 1991, Nirvana is the band, which is supposed to have started the so-called Grunge genre of music. This was meant to be a mix ... Read review