Lithium

This week marks twenty years since the incredible second album of Nirvana's short but inspirational career, Nevermind.

It seems incredible that this album is only twenty years old. Most journo's are commenting on how 'it doesn't seem like five minutes since it was released... etc etc.' But I actually think its pretty incredible what this album has done in twenty years. It propelled Nirvana to international stardom and gave them eternal recognition in the grunge arena. There are countless bands that consider Nevermind a massive influence in their careers, it made so, so many young guys and girls pick up guitars and inspired a whole generation of new musicians. That's not bad for something that's only twenty years old. Heck, it's done shed loads more for the world than most things have in twenty years, eg me and I've got two years on it.

I think it's a brilliant album and a masterpiece from one very talented and tortured individual. Whatever reasons prompted his end, commercialisation of his work, corruption of the industry etc, I think Kurt would be very proud of the legacy and influence his seminal album has given the world.

I could post here every single track on that record, but you have it anyway, everyone does right?

So here is a tribute from Radio 1's live lounge this week from a very underrated artist. James Morrison gets a lot of stick and I get why but it's completely unfounded. He's a great bloke and this is a wonderful version of my favourite Nirvana song.



"It's better to burn out than fade away."

He certainly hasn't faded away.

Rx