On the Ireland charts, superstar Nirvana’s career stalled before it left the starting gate. It’s a brave and brilliant refocusing of Nirvana energies, virtually a rebirth. This album has some very good songs like Radio Friendly Unit Shifter and Drain You. If I may, I suggest “Radio Friendly Unit Shifter”. That one song is amazing!
This song has very few things relative to that of it’s predecessor. Breed is kind of track that compels you to skip back and drink it in one more time before moving on through Live In Milan. Some of the arrangements found on Live In Milan are surprisingly edgy. Nice and different song. Smells Like Teen Spirit is probably one of Nirvana’s biggest successes for the album - it’s lovely to listen to. Sliver is a bit different from Nirvana stereotypical stuff. Lyrics of Dumb are precise and evocative. So much energy, so exciting a sound.Nirvana sings About A Girl in such a comforting, confident voice that you can’t help but be moved. The opening track Lithium is very much like you would expect from other albums. This track is nearly perfect if not perfect. School defines beauty, yet is as unforgiving as an astringent stone. Polly is a strong cut, one of many. I loved Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle the first time I heard it. Sappy - Nirvana first major hit. Rape Me is the first taste of the new album. Territorial Pissings is a catchy, up-tempo track that has influence of music streams without leaning too much in that direction. Excellent vocals and musical performances. Opening track On A Plain shows the best of Nirvana. Nirvana is hitting on all cylinders in Scentless Apprentice. Heart-Shaped Box the elegant and beautiful song on the album is hard to describe.
Live In Milan CD


