Episode 281 - Incesticide by Nirvana (Side B)

The sheer volume of ink spilled on Nirvana could reach the sun – that’s why a nuanced view is needed when re-examining their discography. So in part two of our Incesticide three parter, we’re going to do just that. If you missed it, part one can be found here.

Rarely do appraisals both lionize a band yet conclude “I can’t listen anymore.” But Nirvana inspires this relationship. Their impact was supermassive, culture warping around them like a collapsing star.

As teenagers, we binged their music until boredom bred apathy, echoed by Kurt snarling “Teenage angst has paid off well.” Time grants perspective. Their songcraft endures, but the addictive allure burned us out, like one night of overindulgence.

Our teen obsessions were more than hype. Nirvana still slaps hard. Much of their music is timeless. So cue up the classics and deep cuts – their catalogue warrants renewed attention to hear what has or hasn't stood the testable of time.

So join us this week as we take a trip into Nirvana’s studio albums. And the MTV Unplugged album. With lots of input from our rotating guest hosts, too!