Besides Smells Like Teen Spirit, Here Are 5 Nirvana Songs You Should Know

JAKARTA - The vocalist and guitarist of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, died allegedly due to suicide on April 5, 1994. Although until now various issues related to his death still leave a mystery. However, Kurt's musical journey with the band, which had changed the world's music sequence in the 90s, was no longer a secret.

With only two full albums; Bleach (1989) and Nevermind (1991), they were able to occupy the top of America's charts to the world for a long time. Apart from the two albums, Kurt Cobain with Krist Novoselic (bass) and Dave Grohl (drums) also released other works such as the album compilation Incesticide (1992) and the third studio album In Utero (1993).

Unfortunately, there are still many music lovers who only know Smells Like Teen Spirit as Kurt et al's most popular song. Even though there are many other songs that have become a blueprint for the world of rock music, especially grunge. For that, allow VOI to recommend five Nirvana songs that you should know.

1. Hairspray Queen (Incesticide, 1992)

This song is Nirvana's first work recorded in 1988. This track has a myriad of uniqueness from various sides, including Krist Novoselic's bass line and unusual Kurt Cobain's guitar fillings, vocal elements that sound like nonsense, to an irregular music structure. You can also watch other oddities in the live studio video of this song on YouTube. In the video, Kurt appears to be facing a piece of paper attached to the wall throughout this song being played. It can be indicated, the paper contains the lyrics of this song.

2. Endless, Nameless (Nevermind, 1991)

This is one of Nirvana's most underrated songs. Musically, it has surprising dynamics and a number of ferocity that lies in the sound guitar and vocals of Kurt Cobain. If we listen to this song in audio format it might feel boring. It would be nice if we watch this live video of the song when they appear at The Paramount, Seattle, to get a more powerful sensation.

3. Aero Zeppelin (Incesticide, 1992)

That said, the title of this song stands for Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin, which was combined by Kurt Cobain. However, don't be fooled by the selection of the title which seems to be'se-rock' between the two bands. In fact, Kurt et al are more playing the type of music that is more towards heavy metal.

4. Tourette's (In Utero, 1993)

The punk rock genre deserves to be embedded in this song, which only lasts 1:35. The burning energy and gravity that adorns the song were able to make us dumbfounded when we first listened.

5. Sliver (Incesticide, 1994)

Sliver is the song with the most short' lyrics of many works by Kurt Cobain. This is evident from the story behind this song that tells the story of him being left alone at his grandparents' homes, so he often screams to ask for a return. Surprisingly, songs with fairly light elements in terms of lyrics and musicals have not been able to be one of Nirvana's hits. Understandably, this compilation album does not seem to be widely promoted when compared to previous albums.