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Nevermind: How Nirvana Redefined a Generation
18 Sep
Summary
- Nirvana's Nevermind album became a global phenomenon in 1991.
- The album unexpectedly topped charts, selling 30 million copies worldwide.
- Nevermind inspired art, fashion, music, and activism across a generation.
Nirvana's 1991 album, Nevermind, released on a major label, redefined the independent spirit for a generation. The album, featuring the hit "Smells Like Teen Spirit," blended pop and punk, propelling grunge music worldwide.
It unexpectedly knocked Michael Jackson off the US charts and achieved sales of 30 million copies, making Kurt Cobain an icon. The album's impact extended beyond music, inspiring numerous artists and activists.
Figures from music, literature, fashion, and activism, including Bat For Lashes, Zawe Ashton, and Daniella Carter, discuss Nevermind's influence on their lives and work.
Douglas Coupland, author of Generation X, explores his own connection to the album's emergence during a time that valued individualism and freedom. A rare interview with Kurt Cobain and a performance of "Something In The Way" by The Unthanks also feature.
