25 Years ago today - Nirvana releases Nevermind

Let’s say you own a rock radio station in 2016. First, condolences. Second, there’s a very good chance that you will base your playlist off of six albums that were released in August and September of 1991: Nirvana’s Nevermind, Pearl Jam’s Ten, Metallica’s Metallica (a.k.a. “The Black Album”), Guns N’ Roses’ Use Your Illusion I and II, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Blood Sugar Sex Magik. If ’90s rock is the new classic rock, then these albums have assumed the “deathless warhorse” mantle previously bestowed on much-played records by Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and the Who.

Incredibly, they all came out within about six weeks of each other. Somewhat less incredibly, I’ve decided to determine which 1991 rock classic is most important.

TheReal_LWS wrote:

Most overrated album in the history of rock music.

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:

TheReal_LWS wrote:

Most overrated album in the history of rock music.

How do you get dumber with each post?

TheReal_LWS wrote:

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:

How do you get dumber with each post?

Ah yes, the "I disagree with you on an subjective issue so you are dumb" argument.

kingstonlake wrote:

TheReal_LWS wrote:

Ah yes, the "I disagree with you on an subjective issue so you are dumb" argument.

Ah, the ole "I didn't like it so it's overrated" argument.

TheReal_LWS wrote:

Most overrated album in the history of rock music.

gHost Spartan wrote:

TheReal_LWS wrote:

Most overrated album in the history of rock music.

What do you mean by "overrated"? Do you mean that you didn't think that the album was as good as the critics opined it was? Look, I was never a huge Nirvana or grunge fan, but anyone with any knowledge about music, music history, and its impact on our culture and society recognizes that "Nevermind" was one of the most groundbreaking and greatest albums in USA music history, just as The Sex Pistols "Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols" was in the late 70s.

LooseGoose wrote:Then within 6 weeks we get :

10 -
Use your Illusion I & II
Black Album
Blood Sugar Sex Magik

Even though I had 3 kids by then it was among the last batch of releases that I was "current" on music.

Battle Of 1991 Rock LP Anniversaries: Nirvana vs. Pearl Jam vs. Metallica vs. GNR vs. The Chili Peppers

Let’s say you own a rock radio station in 2016. First, condolences. Second, there’s a very good chance that you will base your playlist off of six albums that were released in August and September of 1991: Nirvana’s Nevermind, Pearl Jam’s Ten, Metallica’s Metallica (a.k.a. “The Black Album”), Guns N’ Roses’ Use Your Illusion I and II, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Blood Sugar Sex Magik. If ’90s rock is the new classic rock, then these albums have assumed the “deathless warhorse” mantle previously bestowed on much-played records by Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and the Who.

Incredibly, they all came out within about six weeks of each other. Somewhat less incredibly, I’ve decided to determine which 1991 rock classic is most important.

steveschneider wrote:Bleach is their best album.

steveschneider wrote:Bleach is their best album.

steveschneider wrote:Bleach is their best album.

pulling69 wrote:25 years ago Siamese Dream was released.

ps the Chad Kroger Nirvana thing is a 100% internet hoax and any rube that fell for it is the lowest level of ratard that exists.

tGreenWay wrote:

steveschneider wrote:Bleach is their best album.

That’s not really for you to decide. Wait to find out what Roc thinks.

Turtleneck wrote:1991 is the best year in music history. Prove me wrong, don't @ me, etc.