Episode 159
Unpacking a Gen X anthem: Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles · Gamut Podcast Network
May 14, 202513m 10s
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Show Notes
In this episode of the Behind The song podcast, Janda unpacks Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” the song that defined an entire generation. From the enigmatic lyrics to the raw energy that served as an antidote to the excess of the 80’s, get into how this song’s impact can’t be overstated, why it remains timeless and how it revolutionized rock music.
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Topics
NirvanaKurt CobainSmells Like Teen SpiritPodcastDave GrohlKrist NovoselicBehind The Song