Nevermind
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Nevermind is the second album of the highly influential grunge band Nirvana.
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About
Nevermind achieved much success than their other albums. It has helped the band to become a worldwide phenomenon overnight. The first single off the album, Smells Like Teen Spirit topped the charts.
It sold more than 13 million copies in the US alone, with a total of 24 million copies worldwide. It went certified gold on October 28, 1991 and continued until it went diamond in 1995. It was also included in the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time by the The Rolling Stone.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smells Like Teen Spirit | 5:01 |
| 2 | In Bloom | 4:14 |
| 3 | Come as You Are | 3:39 |
| 4 | Breed | 3:03 |
| 5 | Lithium | 4:16 |
| 6 | Polly | 2:57 |
| 7 | Territorial Pissings | 2:23 |
| 8 | Drain You | 3:43 |
| 9 | Lounge Act | 2:36 |
| 10 | Stay Away | 3:32 |
| 11 | On a Plain | 3:16 |
| 12 | Something in the Way / Endless, Nameless | 20:35 |
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MTV Video Music Award | Best Alternative Video for Smells Like Teen Spirit | Won |
| 1992 | Grammy Award | Best Alternative Music Performance for Nevermind | Nominated |
| 1992 | MTV Video Music Award | Video of the Year for Smells Like Teen Spirit | Nominated |
| 1992 | MTV Video Music Award | Viewer's Choice for Smells Like Teen Spirit | Nominated |
| 1993 | MTV Video Music Award | Best Alternative Video for In Bloom | Won |
| 1993 | Grammy Award | Best Rock Song for Smells Like Teen Spirit | Nominated |
| Date | Certification |
|---|---|
| October 28, 1991 | Gold |
| November 28, 1991 | Platinum |
| 1995 | Diamond |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Song | Billboard Top 100 | Mainstream Rock Tracks | Modern Rock Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Smells Like Teen Spirit | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| 1992 | Come As You Are | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| 1992 | Lithium | 64 | 16 | 25 |
| 1992 | In Bloom | - | 5 | - |
| 1992 | On a Plain | - | - | 25 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Nirvana Primary Artist
Kirk Canning Cello
Kurt Cobain Guitar, Vocals
Dave Grohl Drums, Vocals
Krist Novoselic Bass, Vocals
Technical Credits
Nirvana Producer, Engineer
Kirk Canning Contributor
Butch Vig Producer, Engineer
Howie Weinberg Mastering
Robert Fisher Artwork, Art Direction, Cover Design
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Trivia
- The baby who appeared on the Nirvana album cover Nevermind was Spencer Elden. His parents were friends of the photographer and were paid $200 for the picture. He recreated the image on the 10th anniversary for Rolling Stone magazine
Reviews
Nevermind is considered as a very inspiring and one of the best album by the grunge band, Nirvana. The lyrics were well-written and the songs are diverse. From their hit single, Smells Like Teen Spirit to Something In the Way, Nirvana will surely stay forever. Raine 22 January 2007 02:57 PDT
External Links
Categories: Album | Alternative | Grunge
