Blew
Nirvana
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If you wouldn't mind, I would like it blew If you wouldn't mind, I would like to lose If you wouldn't care, I would like to leave If you wouldn't mind, I would like to breath Is there another reason for your stain Could you believe who we knew stress or strain Here is another word that rhymes with shame You could do anything
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Song Details"Blew" is the first track on "Bleach", Nirvana’s debut studio album, which was released in 1989.
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Lyrics and CompositionKurt Cobain, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band, wrote the lyrics of the song. The lyrics are often interpreted as a commentary on societal expectations and norms.
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Recording and ProductionThe song, along with the rest of the album, was recorded at Reciprocal Recording Studios in Seattle. The famous local producer, Jack Endino, was the man behind the production.
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InstrumentationThe song features a heavy, distorted bassline played by Krist Novoselic, which is a key characteristic feature of the song. The distortion was obtained by overloading the preamps on his amplifier.
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Influence and LegacyThe heavy sound of the song placed Nirvana in the 'grunge' category, a sub-genre of alternative rock that was gaining popularity in Seattle at the time of the album's release.
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Live Performances"Blew" was often played as the opening track during Nirvana’s live performances. It was also performed in their legendary MTV Unplugged concert in 1993.
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Reissues and CoversIn 2002, a live version of "Blew", recorded at a 1990 show in Portland, was included in Nirvana's compilation album "Nirvana".
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Popularity and ReceptionThe heaviness of "Blew", along with the rest of "Bleach", initially caught the attention of alternative rock fans and eventually paved the way for their breakout success with their second album, "Nevermind".
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Special EditionIn 2009, a 20th-anniversary edition of "Bleach" was released, including a live recording of "Blew" from a 1990 concert in Portland.
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Band Members' ViewsDespite its popularity among fans, Kurt Cobain once revealed in an interview that "Blew" was one of his least favorite songs from "Bleach".
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