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| Nevermind | 
 enlarge | Artist: Nirvana
Label: Geffen Records
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1747 reviews
Sales Rank: 484
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 24425
UPC: 720642442524
EAN: 0720642442524
ASIN: B000003TA4
Publication Date: 1991
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| Tracks:
| • | Smells Like Teen Spirit | | • | In Bloom | | • | Come as You Are | | • | Breed | | • | Lithium | | • | Polly | | • | Territorial Pissings | | • | Drain You | | • | Lounge Act | | • | Stay Away | | • | On a Plain | | • | Something in the Way |
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If Nevermind's sound is familiar now, it's only because thousands of rock records that followed it were trying very hard to cop its style. It tears out of the speakers like a cannonball, from the punk-turbo-charged riff of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" onward, magnifying and distilling the wounded rage of 15 years of the rock underground into a single impassioned roar. Few albums have occupied the cultural consciousness like this one; of its 12 songs, roughly 10 are now standards. The record's historical weight can make it hard to hear now with fresh ears, but the monumental urgency of Kurt Cobain's screams is still shocking. --Douglas Wolk
Album Description
Japanese special edition of this classic original album re-released on CD and packaged in a 12 x 12 inch album sized LP replica sleeve with all the original artwork and tracks. Universal. 2005.
Album Details
Japanese Special Edition of this Classic Original Album Re-released on CD and Packaged in a 12 X 12 Inch Album Sized LP Replica Sleeve with all the Original Artwork and Tracks.
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 Nearly A Decade Later....... September 9, 2000
203 out of 246 found this review helpful
.......and "Nevermind" still sounds fresh. How? Nirvana were just that damn good. Dave Grohl's drumming was not only powerful, but lightning-speed fast (my personal pick for the greatest drummer ever). Krist Novoselic's bass skills were amazing, melodic, furious, and catchy. And Kurt Cobain, well, what can't you say about the guy? I can sit here and say all these great (and true) things about Kurt, but I'll leave it at this: there is a reason Kurt is a legend, and this was proven numerous times before his unfortunate passing. All the classics are here, "In Bloom", "Lithium", "Come As You Are" (my personal favorite from the band), and, of course, "Smells Like Teen Spirit". But the album as a whole is amazing. "Drain You" is one of the best Alternative songs ever made. "Breed", "Territorial Pissings", and "Stay Away" are punk rock perfection. "Something In The Way" is haunting (it's far superior on their "Unplugged In New York" album), while "Polly" is a glimpse of Cobain's "softer" side at it's best. Even the worst ones here, "Lounge Act" and "On A Plane", are better than anything Creed will ever do (I guess that isn't saying much, but you get the point, those two songs are still brilliant). Cobain was a brilliant singer-songwriter, he could be filled with rage and self-doubt one second ("Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Something In The Way") and be funny the next ("Breed" and "Lithium"). From lines like "Here we are now, entertain us" to "I'm so ugly, that's okay, 'cause so are you", not many could even come close to the talent of Kurt Cobain. From start to finish, Nirvana made one of those rare albums that manages to pull everything out of the bare essentials (guitars, bass, drums) and make an absolute classic out of it. Some of these songs sound better on the band's live albums, and even "In Utero" was just as good as "Nevermind" (despite what some say), and even those two albums put together could not equal "Unplugged In New York"; but this still stands as a landmark for not only rock, but music in general. It was talent beyond anything mortal, that's for sure.
 I've been trying for years... March 17, 2003
68 out of 142 found this review helpful
...but I just can't figure out what the big deal about this album is. I was thirteen in 1992, and I had "Nevermind" like pretty much everyone my age did, but since then it's been relegated to juvenile relic status in my book. I just don't get why so many people seem to feel obligated to praise it. Most of the stuff on this album strikes me as little more than boring noise. Take "Smells Like Teen Spirit" or "Lithium," both of which have somehow been elevated to classic status by the general public while I wasn't looking. Mopey, monotone vocals in the verses, pointless yelling in the choruses, extremely uninteresting arrangements and song structures...what's so great about these songs? What am I missing? In the past decade I've heard SO many bands that exhibited higher levels of musicanship and songwriting ability than Nirvana that it would be pointless to list them here. Sure, Nirvana changed the face of radio, but since radio was spinning hair bands before grunge came along, what's that tell you? Nirvana weren't even the best of the grunge trend, for Pete's sake. Pretty much every song on Alice In Chains's "Dirt" and Soundgarden's "Badmotorfinger" and "Superunknown" is more creative and interesting than anything on "Nevermind." I think those who have read my reviews (and I know there are a few of you out there) know that I try really hard to be fairminded, but I just can't see the reason for the relentless praise of Nirvana. This album gets two stars from me mainly because Dave Grohl is a great drummer, and Kurt Cobain did come up with a few halfway decent riffs. But if I never hear this album again, I won't shed any tears.
Overrated yet important. January 28, 2003
47 out of 81 found this review helpful
Let's get a few things straight here folks: Nirvana was not the best band on the planet (Kurt would've told you that himself), and Nevermind is not their best work. In Utero blows this entire album away in depth, and the raw, honest Steve Albini production on In Utero overshadows the overly slick Butch Vig production of this album.
The song structures borrowed considerably from a long-overlooked band, the Pixies. Kurt even said in interviews that Smells Like Teen Spirit swiped quite a bit from Debaser (off of the Pixies' second album Doolittle). In addition you can hear strains of other Seattle bands such as The Melvins and Mudhoney, and also the noisy rock of Sonic Youth.
Also notable as a Nirvana influence is Killing Joke. In fact, the band was sued for nicking the riff of Killing Joke's "Eighties" on Come As You Are.
So, is Nevermind an entirely original recording? No. Is it an important album, though? Yes! Before Nevermind: Michael Jackson, MC Hammer, Madonna, Bon Jovi. After Nevermind: Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins. Nevermind was instrumental in bringing alternative rock to mainstream acceptance. It also resulted in the pallid state of today's commericial radio with bands like Staind, Nickelback, Bush, and Puddle Of Mudd, so let's take that claim with a grain of salt.
As for the music? There are the obvious hits like Smells Like Teen Spirit, Lithium, Come As You Are, and In Bloom, but also some decent songs that avoided the mainstream radar (Polly, Something In The Way, On A Plain, Territorial Pissings). Overall though, Nevermind isn't as strong as Pearl Jam's Ten or Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger, which were both released in the same year.
If you think that Nevermind is the only essential Nirvana release, I advise you to go out and buy In Utero--this is the only studio album that does Nirvana justice. Follow that up with Unplugged In NY and Insecticide. Also, you should strongly consider two Pixies albums: Surfer Rosa and Doolittle.
My view April 8, 2001
44 out of 55 found this review helpful
I look at the reviews, and a lot of people say that this album sucks and that they hate it and it's boring and not at all musical. I, however, disagree. This album made me who I am. It brought out everything inside me which was hidden. It is the epitome of teenage angst albums. Some of you may like Smashing Pumpkins or Pearl Jam or Metallica, and I do too, but this album offers something special: 12 absolutely perfect songs which could not sound better in a million years.Track 2: In Bloom Good guitar, good bass, insightful lyrics which discuss doing things because they're popular when you don't understand them. Track 3: Come as you Are Amazing bass line, lyrics are about a paranoid individual who wants people to remove their social "masks" and talk to him openly. Track 4: Breed Raw power. Track 5: Lithium Lyrically ingenious, Cobain sees inside the mind of a manic depressant (or just a depressed teenager) and shows the world. A good bass help this song mature into a classic. Lyrics can make you cry. Track 6: Polly A depressing song (with amazing guitar) about a girl who was raped and killed. Track 7: Territorial Pissings More raw power, with an awesome guitar line and lyrics about being alienated from the world. Track 8: Drain You Can you say brilliant? A love and lust song with a medical twist -- Drain You truly grasps the heart of a young lover who wants his girlfriend and holds it forever. Track 9: Lounge Act Musically, the beginning is wonderful. A song about being boring to other people. Track 10: Stay Away Begins with an extraordinary drum solo. As the title suggests, this song is about wanting to be left alone, but once you are alone, you begin to feel unloved. Track 11: On a Plain The worst song on the album, and still extraordinary. Insightful lyrics coupled with a good guitar. Track 12: Something in the Way A song about never getting what you need because there are obstacles in your way which you can never pass. Beautiful guitar and vocals. This song always, ALWAYS changes your mood. Trakc 1: Smells Like Teen Spirit The most amazing song of all time. Yes, people say Cobain himself didn't like this song. And many hardcore Nirvana fans don't like this song. But I believe that it captures my heart in a way no other song can do. The opening guitar which continues through the song never fails to amaze me when I hear it. The lyrics seem like they are from my own heart, and encompass everything which I ever feel. This song never fails to cheer me up when I hear it. It is truly my anthem.
Easily The Most Important Album Of The 90's June 8, 2000
40 out of 47 found this review helpful
Is there any doubt that this is the landmark album of the 1990's? Some might say this distinction belongs to Dr. Dre's THE CHRONIC, Beck's ODELAY, Pearl Jam's TEN, or even Radiohead's OK COMPUTER, but NEVERMIND has to be the choice. The entire genre of rock throughout the 90's was based on this record with every band trying to recapture its memorable sound and market appeal. Of course "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was the anthem that started the alternative revolution, but there's quality in many other songs here besides just this. I'm not sure why, but "Something In The Way" has always stood out to me with its gentle, yet sad mood. The haunting "Come As You Are" will always remain an emotional track because of the circumstances that would follow a few years later. The true punk roots of Nirvana are shown well in "Territorial Pissings," which is possibly the most brutal and emotional song I've ever heard. "In Bloom" and "Lithium" became MTV and radio staples for good reason since they displayed with a vengenace that NEVERMIND had much more depth beyond its well-known first hit. My final favorite, among many, would be "Polly" because of its mid-tempo pace and hummable chorus that isn't buried amongst the guitars. It's a shame to see about ten copies of this CD in every used record store I walk into because it should be a part of any fan's collection who has absoluely the slightest interest at all in rock, metal, punk, or power-pop music.
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