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NIRVANA – COME AS YOU ARE (DGC)
When this was released as the second single from Nevermind it sealed the deal on just what a great thing was happening. For anyone that was suspicious of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (which I think I have to admit I probably was) this was tamer song but no less weird or catchy, almost as if it came from under water. Here were sounds that I had never heard before or had anyone else of generation for that matter.
The intent of the song seemed to be to scream and celebrate individuality and to the lesser popular kids at school this was more than music to their ears, this was a clearer more defining anthem. It was a good look for people that looked bad.
With another beautifully turgid video in tow I remember one time watching MTV were the gormless host was quoting Kurt as saying that in order to get the unique guitar sound on this record he used piano strings in his guitar, the worst that he could find.
There was always less shouting attached to this record which I guess helped make it more accessible to the squares in addition to the slackers that just thought all the noise and aggression of Teen Spirit cried of too much effort.
Of course over the years we have all discovered “Eighties” by Killing Joke and the more than passing resemblance but there is no arguing what Nirvana did with the piece was a far superior effort.
When it comes to their single releases, this just might be the song that was their actual masterpiece.
Thesaurus moment: dunk.
Nirvana
DGC
When this was released as the second single from Nevermind it sealed the deal on just what a great thing was happening. For anyone that was suspicious of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (which I think I have to admit I probably was) this was tamer song but no less weird or catchy, almost as if it came from under water. Here were sounds that I had never heard before or had anyone else of generation for that matter.
The intent of the song seemed to be to scream and celebrate individuality and to the lesser popular kids at school this was more than music to their ears, this was a clearer more defining anthem. It was a good look for people that looked bad.
With another beautifully turgid video in tow I remember one time watching MTV were the gormless host was quoting Kurt as saying that in order to get the unique guitar sound on this record he used piano strings in his guitar, the worst that he could find.
There was always less shouting attached to this record which I guess helped make it more accessible to the squares in addition to the slackers that just thought all the noise and aggression of Teen Spirit cried of too much effort.
Of course over the years we have all discovered “Eighties” by Killing Joke and the more than passing resemblance but there is no arguing what Nirvana did with the piece was a far superior effort.
When it comes to their single releases, this just might be the song that was their actual masterpiece.
Thesaurus moment: dunk.
Nirvana
DGC
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