{"product_id":"nirvana-smells-like-teen-spirit","title":"Nirvana ‎– Smells Like Teen Spirit","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1991, \"Smells Like Teen Spirit\" is the defining single from Nirvana's landmark album \u003cem\u003eNevermind\u003c\/em\u003e and one of the most recognisable rock singles of the 1990s. The record helped propel the Seattle grunge movement into the mainstream, transforming Nirvana from an influential underground band into one of the biggest rock acts in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl, the song combines a quiet-loud dynamic, distorted guitar riffs, pounding drums, and Cobain's raw vocal delivery with an instantly memorable chorus. Produced by Butch Vig, the track captures Nirvana's ability to fuse the aggression of punk and alternative rock with the songwriting instincts of classic pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A-side features the full LP version of \"Smells Like Teen Spirit,\" beginning with its instantly recognisable guitar riff before building into explosive verses and the huge chorus that became synonymous with the grunge era. The song's deliberately raw energy and rebellious attitude made it an anthem for a generation and a defining moment in alternative rock history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-side is particularly appealing to collectors, pairing the album version of \"Drain You\" with \"Aneurysm.\" \"Drain You\" is one of \u003cem\u003eNevermind\u003c\/em\u003e's most dynamic tracks, combining heavy guitar work with an infectious melodic chorus, while \"Aneurysm\" showcases the band's more aggressive and chaotic side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, this single represents a pivotal moment in Nirvana's career and the wider transition of alternative rock into the mainstream. Essential for fans of Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Mudhoney, The Pixies, and 1990s grunge, \u003cem\u003eSmells Like Teen Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential vinyl single and a genuine piece of rock history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmells Like Teen Spirit (LP Version) – 5:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain You (LP Version) – 3:43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAneurysm – 4:44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hTWKbfoikeg?si=eOxXf9t3bjkrwu-C\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DGC Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54958765474134,"sku":"DGCTP 5","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6405cbcf-62ef-40a3-b036-203ff9f884bd.jpg?v=1786445636","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/nirvana-smells-like-teen-spirit","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}