30 Years of Nirvana's In Utero

On the 21st of September this year, Nirvana's third and last studio album celebrated its 30th anniversary. This album signified Nirvana's place in the mainstream and solidified them as all time greats. 

Sadly the release of "In Utero" also marked the start of the end for Nirvana. Kurt Cobain, Nirvana frontman and father, took his own life on April 5th, 1994, Just 6 months after the release of “In Utero”. This tragic end to such a world renowned band, at the pinnacle of their career, truly begs the question, how can a band that disbanded almost 30 years ago continue to stay relevant in today's music world? 

With the release of their 1991 album Nevermind, Nirvana's level of fame exploded into something indescribable. They were among the first to bring the fringe genre of Seattle grunge to the masses, and inspired millions to pick up instruments in the 90’s. One of the main reasons Nirvana continues to stick around is that teenage angst is a collectively felt phenomenon. The feeling of being against what's big and popular is a commonly seen trait in teenagers, and especially those of the last 30 years. Nirvana is the sound of anger and struggle, the lyrics, the sound, and the personality is what makes them so great.

With the release of The Batman in March of 2022, the song “Something in the Way” exploded into popularity once more, 31 years after its original release. The way Nirvana continues to stay relevant after all this time can be attributed to their short and sweet discography, as they never had the chance to fall off from the top. 

Kurt Cobain's death resonated with his family and millions of fans as a turning point for the music world, and for the support of those affected by mental health issues and drug addiction. Kurt Cobain remains a symbol of grunge, of teenage rage, and the toll that fame can take on our idols.