Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

“Smells Like Teen Spirit” is a song by American rock band Nirvana, released in 1991 as the lead single from their second studio album, “Nevermind”. The song is credited with helping to establish the Seattle grunge movement and bringing alternative rock into the mainstream. Its distinctive guitar riff, driving drums, and angst-ridden lyrics have made it an iconic anthem of teenage rebellion and disillusionment. The song’s music video, featuring a high school gymnasium full of chaotic moshing teenagers, has also become a cultural touchstone of the 1990s.

Nirvana was an American rock band formed in 1987 in Aberdeen, Washington. The band consisted of Kurt Cobain (lead vocals, guitar), Krist Novoselic (bass), and Dave Grohl (drums). Nirvana’s sound was heavily influenced by punk rock and they became a key band in the development of grunge, a subgenre of alternative rock that originated in Seattle in the late 1980s. Nirvana’s second album, “Nevermind,” released in 1991, brought them mainstream success with hits like “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Come as You Are.” Their music is known for its raw, emotional intensity and dark lyrics, often dealing with themes of alienation, social issues, and personal struggles. Despite Kurt Cobain’s tragic death in 1994, Nirvana’s music continues to influence and inspire generations of rock fans.