Nevermind was Nirvana's second record and first record on a major label DGC (Geffen.) Kurt Cobain wanted to release a record that was different from the first one and different from the music of the Seattle grunge scene (bands like Mudhoney, Tad, early Soundgarden.) Nirvana and the record company expected low record sales but were surprised by the huge outcome of their release. It beat Michael Jackson's Dangerous for #1 on the billboard 200.
Nevermind has sold over 26 million copies worldwide and is responsible for bringing alternative rock to the mainstream. (Cobain later regrets this because people they hated (Jocks, macho rednecks, etc.) are now listening to the album and showing up at shows just for a "release.")
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Why do I like this album?
What's not to like? It's an amazing album! Every single song is great, there are no "throw away songs" in this record. Fast angry songs like "Territorial Pissings" and "Stay Away" is what makes Nirvana great. It's their sound, the grungy yell that's familiar and recognizable. Nirvana also wrote slower ones like "Something In The Way" and proves that Nirvana isn't JUST a loud rock band and is influenced by good music like The Beatles. Overall, I think this is a perfect example of an album.
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