Revisiting Nevermind and In Utero

During KEXP's fall fund drive, we're celebrating the 33rd anniversary of Nirvana's Nevermind and the 31st anniversary of In Utero. Dusty Henry, Martin Douglas, and Albina Cabrera share a tale of two albums — one polished, one gritty — including the music's impact on them personally and across the world.  Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin DouglasSpecial thanks: Albina Cabrera, host of El Cancionero de KurtAudio producer: Roddy NikpourPodcast manager: Isabel KhaliliEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr.  Support the podcast: kexp.org/cobain 00:00: Intro03:19: A reflection on the concept of ranking albums07:21: MTV and Nirvana at the center of a youth movement10:06: Nevermind as the gateway to Nirvana14:22: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" changed everything20:41: Nevermind shows us Kurt as a funny guy with a polished sound26:09: In Utero, the harsh response to Nevermind36:18: In Utero as Kurt's final word39:56: Despite our earlier remarks, we rank Nevermind and In Utero49:06: CreditsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kurt Cobain’s influence went beyond just the music he created with Nirvana. He also put the masses on to some of his own favorite artists. One particular document from his journals has been instructive to many fans – his top 50 albums. Each week, The Cobain 50 podcast digs into albums from this famous list and how they may have influenced Cobain and Nirvana. While learning the individual histories of the different albums on the list, we gain new insights into artists on the fringes as well as some of the biggest groups of all time. The podcast takes us through the legacies of acts like Sonic Youth, Pixies, The Breeders, Public Enemy, PJ Harvey, Black Flag, Mazzy Star, The Shaggs, Shonen Knife, and more. Episodes drop weekly starting January 10, 2024.