In Uterois the third and finalstudio albumby the AmericanrockbandNirvana, released on September 21, 1993, byDGC Records. After breaking into the mainstream with their previous album,Nevermind(1991), Nirvana hiredSteve Albinito recordIn Utero, seeking a more complex, abrasive sound that was reminiscent of their work prior toNevermind. Although the singer and primary songwriterKurt Cobainclaimed that the album was "very impersonal", many of its songs contain heavy allusions to his personal life and struggles, expressing feelings of angst that were prevalent onNevermind.
Several critics rankedIn Uteroone of the best releases of the year; it placed first and second in the album categories of theRolling StoneandVillage VoicePazz & Jopyear-end critics polls.The New York Timesincluded it on its list of the top ten albums of the year.It was nominated forBest Alternative Music Albumat the1994 Grammy Awards.The guitar riff from "Very Ape" wassampledby British electronic bandthe Prodigyfor their 1994 single "Voodoo People".
Nirvanawas an Americanrockband formed inAberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Founded by lead singer and guitaristKurt Cobainand bassistKrist Novoselic, the band went through a succession of drummers, most notablyChad Channing, before recruitingDave Grohlin 1990. Nirvanas success popularizedalternative rock, and they were often referenced as the figurehead band ofGeneration X.Despite a short mainstream career spanning only three years, their music maintains a popular following and continues to influence modern rock culture.
In the late 1980s, Nirvana established itself as part of theSeattlegrungescene, releasing its first album,Bleach, for the independent record labelSub Popin 1989. They developed a sound that relied on dynamic contrasts, often between quiet verses and loud, heavy choruses. After signing to the major labelDGC Recordsin 1991, Nirvana found unexpected mainstream success with "Smells Like Teen Spirit", the first single from its landmark second album,Nevermind(1991). A cultural phenomenon of the 1990s,Nevermindwas certifieddiamondand is credited for ending the dominance ofhair metal.
Characterized by apunkaesthetic, Nirvanas fusion ofpopmelodies withnoise, combined with its themes ofabjectionandsocial alienation, brought them global popularity. Following extensive tours and the 1992 compilation albumIncesticideand EPHormoaning, the band released its highly anticipated third studio album,In Utero(1993). The album topped both the US and UK album charts, and was acclaimed by critics. Nirvana disbanded followingCobains suicidein April 1994. Further releases have been overseen by Novoselic, Grohl, and Cobains widow,Courtney Love. The live albumMTV Unplugged in New York(1994) wonBest Alternative Music Performanceat the1996 Grammy Awards.
Nirvana is one ofthe best-selling bandsof all time, having sold more than 75million records worldwide. During its three years as a mainstream act, Nirvana received anAmerican Music Award,Brit Award, andGrammy Award, as well as sevenMTV Video Music Awardsand twoNME Awards. The band achieved five number-one hits on theBillboardAlternative Songschart and four number-one albums on theBillboard200. In 2010,Rolling Stoneranked Nirvana No. 30 in its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".Their members were inducted into theRock and Roll Hall of Famein their first year of eligibility in 2014.In 2023, they were honored with theGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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