Nirvana – Nevermind

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Nirvana's Nevermind, released on September 24, 1991, is a pivotal album in music history. Produced by Butch Vig and mixed by Andy Wallace, it marked a significant shift in the music landscape by popularizing grunge and alternative rock. The album features iconic tracks like "Smells Like Teen Spirit," "Come as You Are," "Lithium," and "In Bloom." With the addition of drummer Dave Grohl, Nirvana's sound became more dynamic, capturing a generation's angst and disillusionment. Nevermind achieved immense commercial success, selling over 30 million copies worldwide. It reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart in January 1992, displacing Michael Jackson's Dangerous. The album's impact extended beyond music, influencing fashion and youth culture with the grunge aesthetic. Its release is often cited as a cultural turning point, symbolizing a rebellion against mainstream norms and ushering in a new era of alternative music. The album's cover, designed by Robert Fisher, featuring a baby underwater with a dollar bill on a fishhook, has become an iconic image in music history.