NirvanaBest Nirvana Albums Ranked

Nevermind

fantano

10

“The album that brought grunge to the mainstream and defined a generation.”

Nevermind

rollingstone

10

“When Nevermind exploded into earshot in the autumn of 1991, it was startling: a grenade detonating in your car radio. It sounded like the end of something (the 1980s? hair metal?), or maybe the beginning of something ("alternative rock"? "Generation X"?). Today, the album has become so encrusted with myth, that it’s hard to wrap […]”

In Utero (20th Anniversary Edition)

pitchfork

10

“The 20th anniversary reissue of Nirvana’s third LP includes a remastered version of the original mix, B-sides, outtakes, and a slew of embryonic demos, along with a new mix overseen by Steve Albini. Taken together, the set’s vitality puts lie to the notion that In Utero was the soundtrack to a suicide, commercial or otherwise.”

Nevermind

pitchfork

10

“Twenty years on, the album that changed the course of popular music is reissued in two deluxe versions. The enduring brilliance of the original is at this point beyond dispute, but the value of the demos, alternate mixes, and live cuts included on two new sets is debatable.”

MTV Unplugged In New York (Live Acoustic)

pitchfork

9.5

“Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit Nirvana’s transcendent live acoustic album recorded in 1993.”

In Utero (20th Anniversary Edition)

rollingstone

9.0

“This is the way Nirvana's Kurt Cobain spells success: s-u-c-k-s-e-g-g-s. Never in the history of rock & roll overnight sensations has an artist, with the possible exception of John Lennon, been so emotionally overwhelmed by his sudden good fortune, despised it with such devilish vigor and exorcised his discontent on record with such bristling, bull's-eye candor. In Utero is rife with gibes — some ”

In Utero (20th Anniversary Edition)

Gunnar

8.7

“**💭 Thoughts:** Nirvana’s third and final studio album *In Utero* is like they took their second album, *Nevermind*, and cranked the heaviness up without losing what made it so memorable. The riffs hit hard still, the sound feels more aggressive, and the overall intensity is turned up in the best way possible. Amazing album. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 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 🟣 7.) Very Ape 🟢 8.) Milk It 🟡 9.) Pennyroyal Tea 🔵 10.) Radio Friendly Unit Shifter 🟡 11.) Tourette’s 🔵 12.) All Apologies 🔵 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🟣 Favorites — My favorite song(s) on the album 🔵 Loved — Really enjoyed it and will revisit often 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often 🟡 Mixed — Has some good moments, but also some bad, most likely won’t revisit 🟠 Disliked — Didn't enjoy it much, won’t be revisiting 🔴 Hated — Will skip every time ⚪️ Interlude, etc — Not rated as an actual song ──────────────────── **🏅 Ranking Scale** 10 — Perfect 9 — Exceptional 8 — Great 7 — Good 6 — Decent 5 — Average 4 — Below Average 3 — Poor 2 — Bad 1 — Awful 0 — Unlistenable”

Bleach (Deluxe Edition)

Gunnar

8.2

“**💭 Thoughts:** Nirvana’s 1983 debut *Bleach* captures the band while they’re still finding their sound, simultaneously being their most raw and unfiltered album within their discography. While it’s rough around the edges, that unpolished sound is what gives the album its vibe, however, it’s definitely not for everyone. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) Blew 🔵 2.) Floyd the Barber 🟢 3.) About a Girl 🟣 4.) School 🟡 5.) Love Buzz 🔵 6.) Paper Cuts 🔵 7.) Negative Creep 🟢 8.) Scoff 🔵 9.) Swap Meet 🟢 10.) Mr. Moustache 🟡 11.) Sifting 🔵 12.) Big Cheese 🟣 13.) Downer 🟢 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🟣 Favorites — My favorite song(s) on the album 🔵 Loved — Really enjoyed it and will revisit often 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often 🟡 Mixed — Has some good moments, but also some bad, most likely won’t revisit 🟠 Disliked — Didn't enjoy it much, won’t be revisiting 🔴 Hated — Will skip every time ⚪️ Interlude, etc — Not rated as an actual song ──────────────────── **🏅 Ranking Scale** 10 — Perfect 9 — Exceptional 8 — Great 7 — Good 6 — Decent 5 — Average 4 — Below Average 3 — Poor 2 — Bad 1 — Awful 0 — Unlistenable”

Nevermind

Gunnar

9.3

“**💭 Thoughts:** The album that popularized grunge with its simplistic yet iconic riffs. This is one of those albums that basically any one of any age or background knows at least one or more songs from. It’s without a doubt an iconic and masterfully crafted record. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) Smells Like Teen Spirit 🔵 2.) In Bloom 🔵 3.) Come As You Are 🔵 4.) Breed 🟢 5.) Lithium 🟣 6.) Polly 🟢 7.) Territorial Pissings 🟣 8.) Drain You 🟣 9.) Lounge Act 🔵 10.) Stay Away 🟢 11.) On A Plain 🔵 12.) Something In The Way 🔵 13.) Endless, Nameless 🟡 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🟣 Favorites — My favorite song(s) on the album 🔵 Loved — Really enjoyed it and will revisit often 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often 🟡 Mixed — Has some good moments, but also some bad, most likely won’t revisit 🟠 Disliked — Didn't enjoy it much, won’t be revisiting 🔴 Hated — Will skip every time ⚪️ Interlude, etc — Not rated as an actual song ──────────────────── **🏅 Ranking Scale** 10 — Perfect 9 — Exceptional 8 — Great 7 — Good 6 — Decent 5 — Average 4 — Below Average 3 — Poor 2 — Bad 1 — Awful 0 — Unlistenable”

Nevermind

Aydan.Youngson

10

“1. In Bloom 🟣 2. Drain You 🟣 3. Come As You Are 🟣 4. Smells Like Teen Spirit 🟣 5. Lounge Act 🔵 6. Lithium 🔵 7. Something In The Way 🔵 8. Polly 🔵 9. Territorial Pissings 🟢 10. Breed 🟢 11. Stay Away 🟢 12. On A Plain 🟢 13. Endless, Nameless 🟠 🟣-Perfect 🔵-Great song 🟢-Good Song 🟡-Solid song 🟠-Okay but not my personal taste 🔴-Not good/Don’t like 🟤-Unlistenable/Shit ⚪️-Interlude, etc. The essential grunge record. Not much needs to be said, best album from the most iconic 90s American Band. Most influential guitar record of the 90s to the present.”

Nevermind

ryanholmez

9.5

“One of the best albums of the 90s. Despite the over-polished sound, it remains timeless and has not lost playability.”

Nevermind

lukathelame

7.0

“Nirvana is just legendary. Not all the songs on here are my favorite though..”

Nevermind

Patrick

9.0

“Great intensity, a lot of awesome tracks, a couple that fall short”