The cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind"
(Geffen Records)
Nirvana’s 1991 album Nevermind was an unexpected commercial hit – due, largely, to the popularity of the song, “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Looking to cash in on the emerging alt-rock genre, major labels scrambled to quickly sign bands and put out their albums – perhaps a little too quickly.
Joining us to discuss his recent piece for SPIN called “Blame Nirvana: 40 Weirdest Post Nevermind Major Label Albums" is the writer Andrew Earles.
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Andrew Earles
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