Didn't know about Kurt's experience of homelessness. It always struck me that the "underneath the bridge" lyric echos that RHCP song. I guess the difference, which I could never put my finger on before, is that Keidis was observing trauma in the rear view, while Cobain still felt like he was under the bridge.
I've never been able to think of 'Nevermind' as a great album; the first half is stunning but thereafter the quality seems to dip a long way. 'Something in the Way' is an honourable exception but, given the above, I rarely wait around long enough to hear it.
Can't ever remember waiting a further ten minutes for the hidden track, just took a listen, and I won't be waiting again. Think I'll stick with the first half of the album!
Not going to rank the tracks, but I think if I were going to pick a top five, I wouldn't be entertaining much between 'Polly' and 'On A Plain' for my list. I certainly don't consider 'Endless Nameless' worth the 10 minute wait.
Didn't know about Kurt's experience of homelessness. It always struck me that the "underneath the bridge" lyric echos that RHCP song. I guess the difference, which I could never put my finger on before, is that Keidis was observing trauma in the rear view, while Cobain still felt like he was under the bridge.
(Cool post btw, thanks)
I've never been able to think of 'Nevermind' as a great album; the first half is stunning but thereafter the quality seems to dip a long way. 'Something in the Way' is an honourable exception but, given the above, I rarely wait around long enough to hear it.
Can't ever remember waiting a further ten minutes for the hidden track, just took a listen, and I won't be waiting again. Think I'll stick with the first half of the album!
Tim - challenge69.substack.com
Not going to rank the tracks, but I think if I were going to pick a top five, I wouldn't be entertaining much between 'Polly' and 'On A Plain' for my list. I certainly don't consider 'Endless Nameless' worth the 10 minute wait.