Tag: Kurt Cobain
R.E.M.: Monster Turns Twenty-Five – album review
Monster saw R.E.M. devote songs to stalkers, sex and celebrity, while embarking on a worldwide arena tour. Both almost killed them – figuratively and...
Two new books on Nirvana – Book review
Adding to the masses of books and articles on Nirvana and Kurt Cobain, two new books have recently been published. Dave Beer looks to see if they tell us anything new about the band...
Smashing Pumpkins: Wembley Arena, London – live review
It’s been 20 years since Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha have collectively toured as Smashing Pumpkins. And, as a fitting tribute to...
Nirvana – Rainbow Chasers: The 60s Recordings – album preview
No, not *that* Nirvana... long before Kurt and Courtney were more than a glint in their parents' eyes, there was a psychedelic British band of...
Nirvana: In Utero 20th Anniversary Edition – album review
Celebrating it's 20th Anniversary, Universal are to reissue Nirvana's swangsong In Utero on multiple formats with many added estras. Our man Simon Tucker goes back to th epast to see if the album holds up in the present
