In Utero: Vinyl LP

Original Release: 1993

Having successfully brought grunge to the mainstream with 1991s airwave dominating Nevermind, and its lead anthem, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Nirvana felt they needed to claw back some much needed punk rock credibility for 1993s In Utero. Electing to hire Big Blacks Steve Albini to record their third (and last) studio recording, the choice was no doubt influenced by Albinis impeccable credentials, having produced Kurt Cobain favourites The Breeders and The Pixies, as well as fronting the influential and confrontational Big Black during the 1980s. With a much more aggressive sound than its distinctly poppier predecessor, according to Q magazine, its songs confirm Cobain’s genius with a tune If this is how Cobain is going to develop, the future is lighthouse-bright. Sadly, this was not to be the case.

Side A

1. Serve the Servants
2. Scentless Apprentice
3. Heart-Shaped Box
4. Rape Me
5. Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle
6. Dumb

Side B

1. Very Ape
2. Milk It
3. Pennyroyal Tea
4. Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
5. Tourette’s
6. All Apologies