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"Nevermind" is the second studio album by the American rock band Nirvana, released on September 24, 1991. The album was produced by Butch Vig and recorded at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California.
The album was a commercial and critical success, and helped to popularize the grunge music movement and alternative rock in general. The album's lead single "Smells Like Teen Spirit" became a cultural phenomenon, reaching the top of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and receiving heavy rotation on music television. The album was certified diamond in the United States and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
The album's sound features a fusion of punk, heavy metal, and pop rock, with Kurt Cobain's raw and emotive lyrics dealing with themes of alienation, disaffection, and personal and social issues. The album's sound and lyrics were considered to be a departure from the traditional rock music of the time, and it was considered as one of the most important and influential albums of the 1990s. "Nevermind" was the band's first commercial success and is widely considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time.
Music Genre: Grunge, Alternative, Rock, Punk |
Production: Produced by Butch Vig and Nirvana |
Record Label: David Geffen Company GEF 24425 Licensed by Sub Pop |
Album Packaging: Original custom inner sleeve with album details, and photos. |
Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Gramophone Record |
Year & Country: 1991 Made in Holland |
Photo of NIRVANA Nevermind Album's Front Cover |
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Dave Grohl is an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the drummer for the rock band Nirvana and the founder, frontman, and primary songwriter of the band Foo Fighters. He was born on January 14, 1969, in Warren, Ohio, and began playing drums at a young age.
In 1990, he joined Nirvana as their drummer, replacing Chad Channing. He was with the band during the recording and release of their breakthrough album "Nevermind" in 1991 and the follow-up album "In Utero" in 1993, both of which were commercial and critical successes. He was known for his powerful and dynamic drumming, which was a key part of Nirvana's sound. He was also known for his energetic stage presence and his ability to play complex drum fills and solos.
After Nirvana disbanded following Kurt Cobain's death in 1994, Grohl formed the band Foo Fighters in 1995, and he has been the band's primary member and songwriter ever since. The band has released several critically acclaimed albums, and has become one of the most successful and respected bands in rock music. In addition to his work with Foo Fighters, Grohl has also collaborated with various other artists and bands and has been involved in several other music projects.
Krist Novoselic an American musician, best known as the bassist and co-founder of the rock band Nirvana. He was born on May 16, 1965, in Compton, California, and grew up in the Seattle area. He met Kurt Cobain in 1985 and the two formed Nirvana in 1987.
Novoselic played bass guitar, provided backing vocals and contributed to the songwriting in all of Nirvana's albums. He was known for his solid and groovy bass playing, which provided the foundation for Nirvana's sound. He was also known for his energetic stage presence and his ability to play complex bass lines and solos. He was an important member of the band and played in all the band's albums until their disbanding in 1994 following Kurt Cobain's death.
After Nirvana, Novoselic has been involved in various other music projects, such as Sweet 75 and Eyes Adrift, He's also been active as a political activist and has written columns and articles on various political issues. He has also published a memoir, "Of Grunge and Government: Let's Fix This Broken Democracy" in 2019.
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