Album: In Utero by Nirvana (1993)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Album

Description: In Utero is the third and final studio album by the American grunge band Nirvana, released on September 13, 1993, on DGC Records. Nirvana intended the record to diverge significantly from the polished production of its previous album, Nevermind (1991). To capture a more abrasive and natural sound, the group hired producer Steve Albini to record In Utero during a two-week period in February 1993 at Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. The music was recorded quickly with few studio embellishments, and the song lyrics and album packaging incorporated medical imagery that conveyed frontman Kurt Cobain's outlook on his publicized personal life and his band's newfound fame.
Soon after recording was completed, rumors circulated in the press that DGC might not release the album in its original state, as the record label felt that the result was not commercially viable. Although Nirvana publicly denied the statements, the group was not fully satisfied with the sound Albini had captured. Albini declined to alter the album further, and ultimately the band hired Scott Litt to make minor changes to the album's sound and remix the singles "Heart-Shaped Box" and "All Apologies".
Upon release, In Utero entered the Billboard 200 chart at number one and received critical acclaim as a drastic departure from Nevermind. The record has been certified five times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, and has sold 3.58 million copies in the United States alone.

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Album, DGC Records

Additional Context: Sales figures: 5400000. Based on 3 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


In Utero is the third and final studio album by the American grunge band Nirvana, released on September 13, 1993, on DGC Records. Nirvana intended the record to diverge significantly from the polished production of its previous album, Nevermind (1991). To capture a more abrasive and natural sound, the group hired producer Steve Albini to record In Utero during a two-week period in February 1993 at Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. The music was recorded quickly with few studio embellishments, and the song lyrics and album packaging incorporated medical imagery that conveyed frontman Kurt Cobain's outlook on his publicized personal life and his band's newfound fame.
Soon after recording was completed, rumors circulated in the press that DGC might not release the album in its original state, as the record label felt that the result was not commercially viable. Although Nirvana publicly denied the statements, the group was not fully satisfied with the sound Albini had captured. Albini declined to alter the album further, and ultimately the band hired Scott Litt to make minor changes to the album's sound and remix the singles "Heart-Shaped Box" and "All Apologies".
Upon release, In Utero entered the Billboard 200 chart at number one and received critical acclaim as a drastic departure from Nevermind. The record has been certified five times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, and has sold 3.58 million copies in the United States alone.

Album: With the Lights Out by Nirvana (2004)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Description: With the Lights Out is a box set, containing three CDs and one DVD, of previously rare or unreleased material, including b-sides, demos, rough rehearsal recordings and live recordings, from the American rock band Nirvana. It was released in November 2004. The title was taken from the lyric, "With the lights out, it's less dangerous" from the band's 1991 "Smells Like Teen Spirit" single.
With the Lights Out set a record for single week sales of any box set, with 105,760 units sold. As of 2007, it has sold over 925,000 units in the United States alone, according to Nielson SoundScan. It has also been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 2000s, Compilation, DGC Records


With the Lights Out is a box set, containing three CDs and one DVD, of previously rare or unreleased material, including b-sides, demos, rough rehearsal recordings and live recordings, from the American rock band Nirvana. It was released in November 2004. The title was taken from the lyric, "With the lights out, it's less dangerous" from the band's 1991 "Smells Like Teen Spirit" single.
With the Lights Out set a record for single week sales of any box set, with 105,760 units sold. As of 2007, it has sold over 925,000 units in the United States alone, according to Nielson SoundScan. It has also been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Album: Outcesticide III: The Final Solution by Nirvana (1995)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Compilation, DGC Records


Album: Live at Reading by Nirvana (2009)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Live

Description: Live at Reading is a live CD/DVD by the American grunge band Nirvana released on November 2, 2009, chronicling its 1992 performance at the Reading Festival. Bootlegged for years following the performance, the new issues present the performance for the first time mastered and color corrected.
The performance of the band's 1992 hit single "Lithium" was previously released on the home video Live! Tonight! Sold Out!! in 1994. The performance of "Tourette's" was previously released on the live compilation From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah in 1996.
Live at Reading marks the first time on a Nirvana release that Chet Powers receives songwriting credit for the use of his lyrics from the song "Get Together" as the intro for "Territorial Pissings". It features Cobain wheeled out on stage by music journalist Everett True.

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 2000s, Live, DGC Records

Additional Context: Sales figures: 200000


Live at Reading is a live CD/DVD by the American grunge band Nirvana released on November 2, 2009, chronicling its 1992 performance at the Reading Festival. Bootlegged for years following the performance, the new issues present the performance for the first time mastered and color corrected.
The performance of the band's 1992 hit single "Lithium" was previously released on the home video Live! Tonight! Sold Out!! in 1994. The performance of "Tourette's" was previously released on the live compilation From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah in 1996.
Live at Reading marks the first time on a Nirvana release that Chet Powers receives songwriting credit for the use of his lyrics from the song "Get Together" as the intro for "Territorial Pissings". It features Cobain wheeled out on stage by music journalist Everett True.

Album: Nirvana by Nirvana (2002)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Description: Nirvana is a "best-of" compilation album by the American grunge band Nirvana, released in October 2002.

Nirvana was released following the settlement of a long-standing legal dispute between Cobain's widow, Courtney Love, and surviving Nirvana members Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl. Much of the dispute centered around the song "You Know You're Right" which was recorded during the band's final studio session, in January 1994. Novoselic and Grohl had wanted to release it on a long-delayed Nirvana rarities box set. However, Love blocked the song's release, and sued Novoselic and Grohl over control of Nirvana's legacy. Love's lawsuit maintained that "You Know You're Right" was a "potential 'hit' of extraordinary artistic and commercial value." She believed that "You Know You're Right" would be "wasted" on a box set, and instead belonged on a single-disc compilation similar to The Beatles' 1. In September 2002, it was announced by the Nirvana camp that the lawsuit had been settled, and that "You Know You're Right" would be released on "Nirvana, a one-CD history of the band.

Several critics believed that Nirvana was too brief, and omitted key tracks. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic wrote that "the presence of a few more tracks, along with placing "You Know You're Right" at the end where it belongs, would have made this collection not just stronger, but possibly definitive. As it stands, it feels like a bit of a cheap compromise and a wasted opportunity." Will Bryant of Pitchfork praised the album as "an artful selection of the band's most seminal material," but also dismissed it as "a party mix for parents who want to appreciate Cobain's Lennon-esque knack for great melodies without having to click past "Scentless Apprentice" or "Territorial Pissings"...utterly inoffensive: an impulse buy from Columbia House, perhaps, with no more artistic value than The Eagles' Greatest Hits or the Beatles' 1."

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 2000s, Compilation, DGC Records

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 1 votes


Nirvana is a "best-of" compilation album by the American grunge band Nirvana, released in October 2002.

Nirvana was released following the settlement of a long-standing legal dispute between Cobain's widow, Courtney Love, and surviving Nirvana members Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl. Much of the dispute centered around the song "You Know You're Right" which was recorded during the band's final studio session, in January 1994. Novoselic and Grohl had wanted to release it on a long-delayed Nirvana rarities box set. However, Love blocked the song's release, and sued Novoselic and Grohl over control of Nirvana's legacy. Love's lawsuit maintained that "You Know You're Right" was a "potential 'hit' of extraordinary artistic and commercial value." She believed that "You Know You're Right" would be "wasted" on a box set, and instead belonged on a single-disc compilation similar to The Beatles' 1. In September 2002, it was announced by the Nirvana camp that the lawsuit had been settled, and that "You Know You're Right" would be released on "Nirvana, a one-CD history of the band.

Several critics believed that Nirvana was too brief, and omitted key tracks. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic wrote that "the presence of a few more tracks, along with placing "You Know You're Right" at the end where it belongs, would have made this collection not just stronger, but possibly definitive. As it stands, it feels like a bit of a cheap compromise and a wasted opportunity." Will Bryant of Pitchfork praised the album as "an artful selection of the band's most seminal material," but also dismissed it as "a party mix for parents who want to appreciate Cobain's Lennon-esque knack for great melodies without having to click past "Scentless Apprentice" or "Territorial Pissings"...utterly inoffensive: an impulse buy from Columbia House, perhaps, with no more artistic value than The Eagles' Greatest Hits or the Beatles' 1."

Album: First Live Show by Nirvana (2001)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Live

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 2000s, Live, DGC Records


Album: The Eternal Legacy by Nirvana (1994)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Compilation, DGC Records


Album: With the Lights Out by Nirvana (2004)
Genre: acoustic rock | Style: acoustic
Record Label: Geffen Records
Format: CD

Artist Background: Artist from US, known for acoustic rock, alternative metal, alternative rock, grunge, noise rock

Musical Influences: Aaron Burckhard, Dale Crover, Kurt Cobain, Kurt Cobain

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: acoustic rock, acoustic, 2000s, CD, Geffen Records


"Incesticide" presents a raw, unfiltered sound that captures the essence of early '90s alternative rock with a post-hardcore edge. The production is gritty and lo-fi, emphasizing the band's signature distortion and dynamic contrasts. Tracks like "Dive" and "Sliver" showcase driving tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, while "Molly's Lips" and "Son of a Gun" introduce a more melodic sensibility, balancing energy with catchy hooks. The instrumentation is characterized by heavy, fuzzy guitars, punchy drums, and a prominent bass presence, creating a dense sonic texture. The album's eclectic mix of tracks, including the frenetic "Beeswax" and the contemplative "Polly," highlights its distinctive charm, blending angst with a playful irreverence.

Album: Incesticide by Nirvana (2017)
Genre: alternative rock | Style: post-hardcore
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: 12" Vinyl

Artist Background: Artist from US, known for acoustic rock, alternative metal, alternative rock, grunge, noise rock

Musical Influences: Aaron Burckhard, Dale Crover, Kurt Cobain, Kurt Cobain

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: alternative rock, post-hardcore, 2010s, 12" Vinyl, DGC Records


Album: Secret Songs: The Unreleased Album by Nirvana (2000)
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2000s, Compilation, DGC Records


Album: Seventh Heaven by Nirvana (1992)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Compilation, DGC Records


Album: Wipeout by Nirvana (1993)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Compilation, DGC Records


Album: Sliver: The Best of the Box by Nirvana (2005)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Description: Sliver: The Best of the Box is a compilation album by the American rock band, Nirvana, released in November 2005. It contains 19 tracks from the band's 2004 rarities box set, With the Lights Out, as well as three previously unreleased recordings: "Spank Thru," from the 1985 "Fecal Matter" demo, a 1990 studio recording of "Sappy", and a 1991 boombox demo of "Come as You Are".
Sliver: The Best of the Box opened at number 21 on the Billboard 200. It was released on October 25, 2005 in Japan as Sliver: The Best of Nirvana +3 in reference to the three previously unreleased songs. As of 2007, Sliver: The Best of the Box has sold over 300,000 copies in the U.S. alone.

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 2000s, Compilation, DGC Records


Sliver: The Best of the Box is a compilation album by the American rock band, Nirvana, released in November 2005. It contains 19 tracks from the band's 2004 rarities box set, With the Lights Out, as well as three previously unreleased recordings: "Spank Thru," from the 1985 "Fecal Matter" demo, a 1990 studio recording of "Sappy", and a 1991 boombox demo of "Come as You Are".
Sliver: The Best of the Box opened at number 21 on the Billboard 200. It was released on October 25, 2005 in Japan as Sliver: The Best of Nirvana +3 in reference to the three previously unreleased songs. As of 2007, Sliver: The Best of the Box has sold over 300,000 copies in the U.S. alone.

Album: Incesticide by Nirvana (1992)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Description: Incesticide is a compilation album by the American grunge band Nirvana. Incesticide consists of their 1990 single "Sliver", demos, outtakes, covers, and radio broadcast recordings. At the time, all of the material on Incesticide was circulating within fan communities (albeit in lower quality). It was widely reported in the music press that the band wanted to offer fans a higher-quality alternative, but in the book Cobain Unseen, Charles R. Cross writes that Kurt Cobain agreed to the release of this compilation because he was allowed complete control over the album's artwork. The album was released on December 14, 1992 in Europe, and December 15, 1992 in the United States and eventually reached number thirty-nine on the Billboard 200.

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Compilation, DGC Records


Incesticide is a compilation album by the American grunge band Nirvana. Incesticide consists of their 1990 single "Sliver", demos, outtakes, covers, and radio broadcast recordings. At the time, all of the material on Incesticide was circulating within fan communities (albeit in lower quality). It was widely reported in the music press that the band wanted to offer fans a higher-quality alternative, but in the book Cobain Unseen, Charles R. Cross writes that Kurt Cobain agreed to the release of this compilation because he was allowed complete control over the album's artwork. The album was released on December 14, 1992 in Europe, and December 15, 1992 in the United States and eventually reached number thirty-nine on the Billboard 200.

"The Very Best" by Nirvana encapsulates the raw, unfiltered essence of grunge, characterized by its gritty production and dynamic contrasts. The album's sound is marked by a blend of distorted guitar riffs and powerful, driving bass lines that create a dense, layered texture. The tempo varies from the frenetic energy of tracks like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" to the more measured, yet intense, "Heart-Shaped Box." The production style maintains a lo-fi aesthetic, emphasizing the rawness and emotional depth of the music. The instrumentation is straightforward yet impactful, with a focus on heavy guitar tones and punchy drum patterns. The mood is consistently melancholic, capturing a sense of angst and introspection that is distinctive to Nirvana's sound.

Album: The Very Best by Nirvana (1994)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Compilation, DGC Records


Album: Verse Chorus Verse by Nirvana (1994)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Compilation, DGC Records


Album: Singles by Nirvana (1995)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Description: Singles is a box set released by American grunge band Nirvana in 1995 in Europe.

The boxset features six CD singles from the band's two studio albums that were released on Geffen Records, Nevermind and In Utero. Four singles are from the Nevermind album ("Smells Like Teen Spirit", "Come as You Are", "In Bloom", "Lithium") and two singles are from the In Utero album ("Heart-Shaped Box" and "All Apologies"/"Rape Me"(double A-side). It does not include the third In Utero single, "Pennyroyal Tea", which was canceled after frontman Kurt Cobain's death.

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Compilation, DGC Records


Singles is a box set released by American grunge band Nirvana in 1995 in Europe.

The boxset features six CD singles from the band's two studio albums that were released on Geffen Records, Nevermind and In Utero. Four singles are from the Nevermind album ("Smells Like Teen Spirit", "Come as You Are", "In Bloom", "Lithium") and two singles are from the In Utero album ("Heart-Shaped Box" and "All Apologies"/"Rape Me"(double A-side). It does not include the third In Utero single, "Pennyroyal Tea", which was canceled after frontman Kurt Cobain's death.

Album: B-Side Themselves by Nirvana (1995)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Compilation, DGC Records


Album: From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah by Nirvana (1996)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Live

Description: From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah is a live album by the American alternative rock band Nirvana. It was released on October 1, 1996 and features live performances recorded from 1989 to 1994. As opposed to Nirvana's previous live album, MTV Unplugged in New York (1994), which features an acoustic performance, From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah is a compilation of live electric performances.
The album opened at number one on the Billboard 200. It spent 25 weeks on the chart and became the band's sixth platinum album since 1991. As of January 2007, it has sold over 1.15 million copies in the United States alone.

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Live, DGC Records


From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah is a live album by the American alternative rock band Nirvana. It was released on October 1, 1996 and features live performances recorded from 1989 to 1994. As opposed to Nirvana's previous live album, MTV Unplugged in New York (1994), which features an acoustic performance, From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah is a compilation of live electric performances.
The album opened at number one on the Billboard 200. It spent 25 weeks on the chart and became the band's sixth platinum album since 1991. As of January 2007, it has sold over 1.15 million copies in the United States alone.

Album: Outcesticide: In Memory of Kurt Cobain by Nirvana (1994)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Compilation, DGC Records


Album: Outcesticide II: The Needle & The Damage Done by Nirvana (1994)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Compilation, DGC Records


Album: MTV Unplugged in New York by Nirvana (1994)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: VideoAlbum

Description: MTV Unplugged in New York is a live album by the American grunge band Nirvana. It features an acoustic performance taped at Sony Music Studios in New York City on November 18, 1993 for the television series MTV Unplugged. The show was directed by Beth McCarthy and first aired on the cable television network MTV on December 14, 1993. As opposed to traditional practice on the television series, Nirvana played a setlist composed of mainly lesser-known material and cover versions of songs by The Vaselines, David Bowie, Meat Puppets (during which they were joined by two members of the group onstage) and Lead Belly.
MTV Unplugged in New York was the first Nirvana album released in the wake of the April 1994 suicide of singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and has become the group's most successful posthumous release, selling five million copies in America by 1997. It also won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 1996. The performance was released on DVD in 2007.

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, VideoAlbum, DGC Records

Additional Context: Sales figures: 5000000. Based on 1 votes


MTV Unplugged in New York is a live album by the American grunge band Nirvana. It features an acoustic performance taped at Sony Music Studios in New York City on November 18, 1993 for the television series MTV Unplugged. The show was directed by Beth McCarthy and first aired on the cable television network MTV on December 14, 1993. As opposed to traditional practice on the television series, Nirvana played a setlist composed of mainly lesser-known material and cover versions of songs by The Vaselines, David Bowie, Meat Puppets (during which they were joined by two members of the group onstage) and Lead Belly.
MTV Unplugged in New York was the first Nirvana album released in the wake of the April 1994 suicide of singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and has become the group's most successful posthumous release, selling five million copies in America by 1997. It also won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 1996. The performance was released on DVD in 2007.

Album: Before We Ever Minded by Nirvana (1992)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Live

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Live, DGC Records


Album: Unreleased Tracks by Nirvana (2000)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 2000s, Compilation, DGC Records


Album: Nevermind by Nirvana (1991)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: DGC Records
Format: Album

Description: Nevermind is the second studio album by the American rock band Nirvana, released on September 24, 1991. Produced by Butch Vig, Nevermind was the group's first release on DGC Records. Frontman Kurt Cobain sought to make music outside the restrictive confines of the Seattle grunge scene, drawing influence from groups such as the Pixies and their use of song volume dynamics.
Despite low commercial expectations by the band and its record label, Nevermind became a surprise success in late 1991, largely due to the popularity of its first single, "Smells Like Teen Spirit". The album also produced three other hit singles, "Come as You Are", "Lithium" and "In Bloom". By January 1992, it had replaced Michael Jackson's album Dangerous at number one on the Billboard charts. The Recording Industry Association of America has certified the album Diamond (over 10 million copies shipped), and the album has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Nevermind was responsible for bringing alternative rock to a large mainstream audience, and critics subsequently regarded it as one of the best albums of all time.

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1990s, Album, DGC Records

Additional Context: Sales figures: 30000000. Based on 6 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Nevermind is the second studio album by the American rock band Nirvana, released on September 24, 1991. Produced by Butch Vig, Nevermind was the group's first release on DGC Records. Frontman Kurt Cobain sought to make music outside the restrictive confines of the Seattle grunge scene, drawing influence from groups such as the Pixies and their use of song volume dynamics.
Despite low commercial expectations by the band and its record label, Nevermind became a surprise success in late 1991, largely due to the popularity of its first single, "Smells Like Teen Spirit". The album also produced three other hit singles, "Come as You Are", "Lithium" and "In Bloom". By January 1992, it had replaced Michael Jackson's album Dangerous at number one on the Billboard charts. The Recording Industry Association of America has certified the album Diamond (over 10 million copies shipped), and the album has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Nevermind was responsible for bringing alternative rock to a large mainstream audience, and critics subsequently regarded it as one of the best albums of all time.

Album: Bleach by Nirvana (1989)
Genre: Grunge | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Sad
Record Label: Sub Pop Records
Format: Album

Description: Bleach is the debut studio album by the American rock band Nirvana, released in June 1989 through the independent record label Sub Pop. The main recording sessions took place at Reciprocal Recording in Seattle, Washington between December 1988 and January 1989. Nirvana songwriter Kurt Cobain felt pressured to create music for Bleach that conformed to the grunge music style favored by his record label and the contemporary Seattle music scene. The album is regarded as quite negative and bleak; Cobain has claimed that most of the lyrics were written the night before recording while he was feeling "pissed off", and that he did not regard them highly. The recording of the album was financed by Jason Everman, who was credited as a guitarist but did not play on any songs.
Bleach was well received by critics, but failed to chart in the U.S. upon its original release. The album was re-released internationally by Geffen Records in 1992 following the success of Nirvana's second album, Nevermind (1991). The re-release debuted at number 89 on the Billboard 200, and peaked at number 33 on the UK Albums Chart and 34 on the Australian albums chart. In 2009 Sub Pop released a 20th anniversary edition of Bleach featuring a live recording of a Nirvana show in Portland, Oregon from 1990 as extra material. Since its release in 1989, Bleach has sold over 1.7 million units in the United States alone, and over 4.0 million units worldwide. It is Sub Pop's best-selling release to date.

Artist Background: Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important rock bands of the modern era. In the late 1980s Nirvana established itself ... Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Kurt Cobain, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Mudhoney

Music Scene: Part of the Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Grunge, Rock/Pop, Sad, 1980s, Album, Sub Pop Records

Additional Context: Sales figures: 4000000. Rating score: 7. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Bleach is the debut studio album by the American rock band Nirvana, released in June 1989 through the independent record label Sub Pop. The main recording sessions took place at Reciprocal Recording in Seattle, Washington between December 1988 and January 1989. Nirvana songwriter Kurt Cobain felt pressured to create music for Bleach that conformed to the grunge music style favored by his record label and the contemporary Seattle music scene. The album is regarded as quite negative and bleak; Cobain has claimed that most of the lyrics were written the night before recording while he was feeling "pissed off", and that he did not regard them highly. The recording of the album was financed by Jason Everman, who was credited as a guitarist but did not play on any songs.
Bleach was well received by critics, but failed to chart in the U.S. upon its original release. The album was re-released internationally by Geffen Records in 1992 following the success of Nirvana's second album, Nevermind (1991). The re-release debuted at number 89 on the Billboard 200, and peaked at number 33 on the UK Albums Chart and 34 on the Australian albums chart. In 2009 Sub Pop released a 20th anniversary edition of Bleach featuring a live recording of a Nirvana show in Portland, Oregon from 1990 as extra material. Since its release in 1989, Bleach has sold over 1.7 million units in the United States alone, and over 4.0 million units worldwide. It is Sub Pop's best-selling release to date.

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