The Legends of the XXth Century

~ Release by Nirvana (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Smells Like Teen Spirit
assistant engineer:
James Johnson (engineer) and Jeff Sheehan
engineer and producer:
Nirvana (1980s–1990s US grunge band) and Butch Vig
mixer:
Andy Wallace (engineer)
bass guitar:
Chris Novoselic (in 1991-05)
drums (drum set):
David Grohl (in 1991-05)
guitar and lead vocals:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana) (in 1991-05)
background vocals:
Chris Novoselic (in 1991-05) and David Grohl (in 1991-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2011)
recorded at:
Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States (in 1991-05)
mixed at:
Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States
music videos:
Smells Like Teen Spirit (official music video) by Nirvana (1980s–1990s US grunge band)
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 2), NME: Greatest “Indie” Anthems Ever: 2007 (number: 2), triple j’s Hottest 100 (Australian annual music listener poll) (number: 1991 (All-time)), triple j’s Hottest 100 (Australian annual music listener poll) (number: 1992 (All-time)), Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 6), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 5), VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 7), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 9), triple j’s Hottest 100 (Australian annual music listener poll) (number: 2009 (All-time)), NME: 50 Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time (2012-10-25) (number: 25), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 110)
recording of:
Smells Like Teen Spirit (in 1991-05)
lyricist:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
composer:
Chris Novoselic, Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana) and David Grohl
publisher:
EMI‐Virgin Songs, Inc., MJ Twelve Music, Murky Slough Music, Primary Wave Tunes, The End of Music LLC, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), The End of Music (in 1991) and Virgin Songs, Inc. (in 1991)
Nirvana4.255:02
2Come as You Are
assistant engineer:
James Johnson (engineer) and Jeff Sheehan
engineer and producer:
Nirvana (1980s–1990s US grunge band) and Butch Vig
mixer:
Andy Wallace (engineer)
bass guitar:
Chris Novoselic (in 1991-05)
drums (drum set):
David Grohl (in 1991-05)
guitar and lead vocals:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana) (in 1991-05)
background vocals:
Chris Novoselic (in 1991-05) and David Grohl (in 1991-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2011)
recorded at:
Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States (in 1991-05)
mixed at:
Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States
music videos:
Come as You Are (official music video) by Nirvana (1980s–1990s US grunge band)
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 37), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 445) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 467)
recording of:
Come as You Are (in 1991-05)
lyricist and composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
EMI‐Virgin Songs, Inc., Primary Wave Tunes, The End of Music LLC, The End of Music (in 1991) and Virgin Songs, Inc. (in 1991)
Nirvana4.13:43
3In Bloom
assistant engineer:
James Johnson (engineer) and Jeff Sheehan
engineer and producer:
Nirvana (1980s–1990s US grunge band) and Butch Vig
mixer:
Andy Wallace (engineer)
bass guitar:
Chris Novoselic (in 1991-05)
drums (drum set):
David Grohl (in 1991-05)
guitar and lead vocals:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana) (in 1991-05)
background vocals:
Chris Novoselic (in 1991-05) and David Grohl (in 1991-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2011)
recorded at:
Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States (in 1991-05)
mixed at:
Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States
music videos:
In Bloom (official music video) by Nirvana (1980s–1990s US grunge band)
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 171) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 407)
recording of:
In Bloom (in 1991-05)
lyricist and composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
EMI‐Virgin Songs, Inc., Primary Wave Tunes, The End of Music LLC, The End of Music (in 1991) and Virgin Songs, Inc. (in 1991)
Nirvana3.954:17
4Beeswax
producer:
Jack Endino
recording of:
Beeswax
lyricist and composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!) and The End of Music
Nirvana2.552:47
5Oh, the Guilt
recording of:
Oh, the Guilt
lyricist and composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana), Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic
Nirvana53:23
6Hairspray Queen
producer:
Jack Endino
recording of:
Hairspray Queen
lyricist and composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!) and The End of Music
Nirvana2.84:15
7Scentless Apprentice
recording of:
Scentless Apprentice
lyricist:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana), Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic
publisher:
EMI Virgin Songs, Inc. and The End of Music
Nirvana3:49
8Molly's Lips
cover recording of:
Molly’s Lips
writer:
Eugene Kelly (Scottish indie rock musician) and Frances McKee (Scottish singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Eugenius Music BMI
Nirvana51:54
9Mexican Seafood
recording of:
Mexican Seafood
lyricist and composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!) and The End of Music
Nirvana1:55
10Blew
recording of:
Blew
lyricist and composer:
Kurdt Kobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
Primary Wave Tunes and The End of Music
Nirvana3:01
11Rape Me
recording engineer:
Steve Albini (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
engineer and mixer:
Steve Albini
bass guitar:
Krist Novoselic (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
drums (drum set):
Dave Grohl (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
guitar [guitars] and lead vocals:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana) (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
vocals:
Dave Grohl (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records, Inc. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Pachyderm Recording Studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, United States (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
recording of:
Rape Me (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
lyricist and composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
EMI‐Virgin Songs, Inc. and The End of Music
Nirvana4.052:51
12Aneurysm
engineer:
John Taylor (classical producer/engineer, often associated with Naxos recordings)
producer:
Miti Adhikari
recorded at:
Maida Vale Studios: Studio 4 in Paddington, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1991-11-09)
live recording of:
Aneurysm (on 1991-11-09)
lyricist:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana), Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic
publisher:
EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!) and The End of Music
Nirvana3.654:37
13Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
recording of:
Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
lyricist and composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
EMI Virgin Songs, Inc. and The End of Music
Nirvana4:53
14Lithium
recording of:
Lithium
lyricist and composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
EMI‐Virgin Songs, Inc., Primary Wave Tunes, The End of Music LLC, The End of Music (in 1991) and Virgin Songs, Inc. (in 1991)
Nirvana4:14
15Downer
recording of:
Downer
lyricist and composer:
Kurdt Kobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!), Primary Wave Tunes and The End of Music
Nirvana1:45
16Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle
recording engineer:
Steve Albini (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
bass guitar:
Krist Novoselic (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
drums (drum set):
Dave Grohl (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
guitar [guitars] and lead vocals:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana) (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records, Inc. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Pachyderm Recording Studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, United States (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
recording of:
Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle (from 1993-02-12 until 1993-02-26)
lyricist and composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
EMI Virgin Songs, Inc. and The End of Music
Nirvana3.354:11
17Very Ape
recording of:
Very Ape
lyricist and composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
EMI Virgin Songs, Inc. and The End of Music
Nirvana1:57
18Drain You
assistant engineer:
James Johnson (engineer) and Jeff Sheehan
engineer and producer:
Nirvana (1980s–1990s US grunge band) and Butch Vig
mixer:
Andy Wallace (engineer)
bass guitar:
Chris Novoselic (in 1991-05)
drums (drum set):
David Grohl (in 1991-05)
guitar and lead vocals:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana) (in 1991-05)
background vocals:
Chris Novoselic (in 1991-05) and David Grohl (in 1991-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2011)
recorded at:
Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States (in 1991-05)
mixed at:
Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States
recording of:
Drain You (in 1991-05)
lyricist:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
composer:
Chris Novoselic, Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana) and David Grohl
publisher:
The End of Music LLC, The End of Music (in 1991) and Virgin Songs, Inc. (in 1991)
Nirvana3.83:38
19Son of a Gun
cover recording of:
Son of a Gun
lyricist and composer:
Eugene Kelly (Scottish indie rock musician) and Frances McKee (Scottish singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Complete Music Ltd.
Nirvana2:50
20Sliver
recording engineer, engineer, producer and mixer:
Jack Endino
bass guitar and background vocals:
Krist Novoselic
drums (drum set):
Dan Peters (Mudhoney drummer)
guitar and lead vocals:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sub Pop Records (in 1990)
recorded at:
Reciprocal Recordings in Seattle, Washington, United States (on 1990-07-11)
music videos:
Sliver (official music video) by Nirvana (1980s–1990s US grunge band)
recording of:
Sliver
lyricist:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
composer:
Chad Channing, Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana) and Krist Novoselic
publisher:
EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!), EMI‐Virgin Songs, Inc. and The End of Music
Nirvana3.752:14
21Puss
recording of:
Puss
composer:
Duane Denison, Carey McNeilly, David Sims (bass guitarist) and David Yow
The Jesus Lizard53:23
22Something in the Way
recording of:
Something in the Way
lyricist and composer:
Kurt Cobain (lead singer and guitarist for Nirvana)
publisher:
EMI‐Virgin Songs, Inc., The End of Music LLC, The End of Music (in 1991) and Virgin Songs, Inc. (in 1991)
Nirvana3:31
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