Well, whatever, "Nevermind..." - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Matt700wlw · 11-13-2008, 04:32 PM

Being a younger member on this board...this makes me feel a bit old...er..

http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1598984&view=thumb

Highlifeman21 · 11-13-2008, 04:40 PM

That baby album cover is still disturbing, IMO

*BaseClogger* · 11-13-2008, 04:59 PM

The most important rock album of the last 25 years? I think so...

Eric_the_Red · 11-13-2008, 05:57 PM

Thank goodness they put some trunks on him this time.

redsfanmia · 11-13-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by *BaseClogger*

The most important rock album of the last 25 years? I think so...

Hands down

westofyou · 11-13-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by *BaseClogger*

The most important rock album of the last 25 years? I think so...

Blew might be better though.

*BaseClogger* · 11-13-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

Blew might be better though.

Are you talking about Bleach? I like that album a lot, but it's not Nevermind...

westofyou · 11-13-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by *BaseClogger*

Are you talking about Bleach? I like that album a lot, but it's not Nevermind...

Yes, duh.. Bleach. $600 of fuzz, not as produced as nevermind, not as popular, but while Nevermind introduced Nirvana to the world Bleach pushed Sub Pop over the top and that was a good thing.

*BaseClogger* · 11-13-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

Yes, duh.. Bleach. $600 of fuzz, not as produced as nevermind, not as popular, but while Nevermind introduced Nirvana to the world Bleach pushed Sub Pop over the top and that was a good thing.

Then why didn't you just call it by its name?

I agree Bleach has a better sound, and it' less forced "grunge" which I like, but the iconic singles on Nevermind make it better IMHO...

westofyou · 11-13-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by *BaseClogger*

Then why didn't you just call it by its name?

Honest mistake, It's hard to remember the name of every bands albums when you've been around awhile.

*BaseClogger* · 11-13-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

Honest mistake, It's hard to remember the name of every bands albums when you've been around awhile.

I understand woy, you've got a lot of information up there!

I was just wondering why the "duh" was necessary. Thanks for the clarification...

bucksfan · 11-13-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by *BaseClogger*

I understand woy, you've got a lot of information up there!

I was just wondering why the "duh" was necessary. Thanks for the clarification...

I'm guessing woy was "duh-ing" himself... That's how I phrase it after I know I erred on something easy.

macro · 11-13-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by *BaseClogger*

The most important rock album of the last 25 years? I think so...

As much as I disliked Nirvana and the whole Seattle thing, I can't argue.

My dislike was because I was a child of 70s and 80s rock, and the new sound was a shock to my system. For the first time in my life, at age 25, I felt outdated and uncool. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" just sounded like a bunch of jumbled noise to me.

I now appreciate the band and the album and it's place in music history, but it doesn't bring back great memories.

redsmetz · 11-14-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by macro

As much as I disliked Nirvana and the whole Seattle thing, I can't argue.

My dislike was because I was a child of 70s and 80s rock, and the new sound was a shock to my system. For the first time in my life, at age 25, I felt outdated and uncool. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" just sounded like a bunch of jumbled noise to me.

I now appreciate the band and the album and it's place in music history, but it doesn't bring back great memories.

Try this version on for size - I heard about Anka's album on NPR (maybe Fresh Air) and it was intriguing to hear a big band take on the song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM_xvTaYavw

The Operator · 11-14-2008, 08:10 AM

Another thing that made Nevermind as great as it was, is the fact that they added Dave Grohl as their drummer shortly before going to Sound City to record it.

If you're very into Nirvana, you know that Chad Channing (and The Melvins' Dale Crover for 3 songs) was the drummer on Bleach, and while decent, Chad definitely was not at the same level as a Dave Grohl.

I honestly can't picture the songs on Nevermind sounding as good if they had Chad Channing drumming on them. If any of you have ever heard Nirvana's "Smart Demos", you'll probably agree. These were the original Nevermind sessions, before they canned Chad in favor of Dave. Songs like "In Bloom" and "Lithium" just were not the same without Dave's firepower.

Oh, and I also think In Utero is an incredibly underrated album, in addition to Bleach. But following up Nevermind was of course a tough task.

11-13-2008, 04:32 PM	#1
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,130	Well, whatever, "Nevermind..." Being a younger member on this board...this makes me feel a bit old...er.. http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1598984&view=thumb __________________ An excited shade of Red

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Highlifeman21 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol, just around the corner from ESPN Posts: 8,694	Re: Well, whatever, "Nevermind..." That baby album cover is still disturbing, IMO

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BaseClogger WOOOOO!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 6,077	Re: Well, whatever, "Nevermind..." The most important rock album of the last 25 years? I think so... __________________ "On-base percentage is great if you can score runs and do something with that on-base percentage," Baker said. "Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me."

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Eric_the_Red Mr.Redlegs is my homeboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,171	Re: Well, whatever, "Nevermind..." Thank goodness they put some trunks on him this time.

11-14-2008, 08:10 AM	#15
The Operator Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Carlisle, OH Posts: 2,437	Re: Well, whatever, "Nevermind..." Another thing that made Nevermind as great as it was, is the fact that they added Dave Grohl as their drummer shortly before going to Sound City to record it. If you're very into Nirvana, you know that Chad Channing (and The Melvins' Dale Crover for 3 songs) was the drummer on Bleach, and while decent, Chad definitely was not at the same level as a Dave Grohl. I honestly can't picture the songs on Nevermind sounding as good if they had Chad Channing drumming on them. If any of you have ever heard Nirvana's "Smart Demos", you'll probably agree. These were the original Nevermind sessions, before they canned Chad in favor of Dave. Songs like "In Bloom" and "Lithium" just were not the same without Dave's firepower. Oh, and I also think In Utero is an incredibly underrated album, in addition to Bleach. But following up Nevermind was of course a tough task.

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