Nirvana, fronted by the late Kurt Cobain, released the smash hit “Smells Like Teen Spirit” in 1991, which not only became a grunge anthem but also earned recognition as one of the “Best Rock Music Videos of All Time.”
In a list unveiled by Collider, the publication recognized the 10 greatest music videos for their artistic, culturally influential and groundbreaking approaches that left a lasting mark on rock music.
Leading the ranking was Nirvana with “Smells Like Teen Spirit” at No. 1, described by the publication as “a song which took the rock genre and flipped it on its head with something fresh and filled with energy.”
Collider emphasized how the band’s music video became so legendary that, although it doesn’t rely on a complicated storyline, elaborate concept or heavy editing, the MV created a distinct aesthetic of its own while capturing the rebellious energy of the ‘90s.
Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana during MTV Live and Loud: Nirvana Performs Live 1993Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc
Officially released as a single in 1991, the song quickly gained attention at a time when pop and rock radio was dominated by established mainstream acts.
At the time, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was Nirvana’s highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 6, while reaching No. 7 on the U.K. Singles Chart.
Adding to the list, the song’s popularity also helped propel its parent album, Nevermind, to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, where it replaced Michael Jackson’s Dangerous.
As mentioned, it wasn’t just about the energetic, fast-paced music, Dave Grohl’s powerful drumming or the impressive guitar work, but also the video’s straightforward approach.
Directed by visual artist and filmmaker Samuel Bayer, the music video featured Cobain and his bandmates performing the song inside a high school gym, transforming the facility into a wild, chaotic spectacle of teenage rebellion.
According to the band’s late frontman, he was inspired by the classic movie Over the Edge and reportedly planned the video’s shot list beforehand.
“I saw this movie Over The Edge,” the late singer and guitarist told Melody Maker in 1993 via Louder, adding, “I remember leaving that theatre and almost everyone who was in there came running out screaming their heads off and breaking windows and vandalising and wanting to get high. It totally affected them and influenced them. It may not have been the intention of the person who made the movie, and it is a great movie, but that’s what happened.”
Decades later, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” continues to capture the attention of new generations of rock fans, with the music video surpassing two billion views on YouTube.
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