The 45 Greatest Songs of All Time That Sparked A Cultural Reset
Smells Like Teen Spirit, Nirvana, 1991, Grunge/Alternative rock/Hard rock
Known for their punk aesthetic combined with pop melodies and carrying themes of abjection and social alienation, best-selling band Nirvana reached its peak during the release of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” in 1991. The song introduced the world to grudge entertainment and brought the band to global popularity.
The song’s music video received several accolades and was played on television on a heavy rotation. MTV acknowledged the song and its music video’s effect on the world of MTV, and it earned the Guinness World Records’ Most Played Video in Europe. The song was also regarded as an anthem for apathetic kids and continues to extend influences on modern music.
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