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king of da 90s kurt blobrains v trent reznor
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schneiderguy
Lifer
What are you talking about. I agree with you. Those songs might as well have all come from the same band.
cheezy321
Diamond Member
I didnt listen to any of them 😱 . I just get so tired of people trying to tell others the music they listen to is crap. Then they go and say that their music is far superior.
Guess what? Superiority is an opinion, especially when it comes to music. So shut your mouth and discuss music with people who have the same taste. Its that simple.
Fingolfin269
Lifer
Its hard to say. Nirvana was more popular. Nin was more 'musical'. You had more Nirvana clones because it was easy to do. There were a number of attempts at somewhat cloning NiN but it just didn't work well at all.
I think Nirvana, with the help of other seattle bands, inspired a lot of bands in a short period of time, but NIN is the more influential over the long haul. Their music goes back to the late 80's and is still going strong today. They also influenced a bigger range of artist and music syles. Everyone from Tori Amos to Marilyn Manson.
cherrytwist
Diamond Member
For what it's worth, Rolling Stone Magazine's top 500 albums of all time list has Nirvana's Nevermind listed at #17 (In Utero #4xx) while NIN's Downward Spiral only appears at #200.
I grew up during that era and was a big fan of both. Now I listen to Nirvana more than NIN, but I have a lot of great memories associated with Pretty Hate Machine.
/old
I grew up during that era and was a big fan of both. Now I listen to Nirvana more than NIN, but I have a lot of great memories associated with Pretty Hate Machine.
/old
cherrytwist
Diamond Member
uhh...ever hear of the Stooges? how about The Sex Pistols?
Nirvana was the poster child for a cultural and musical shift. They lead the charge that trampled down the glam and hair bands of the 80's. They were also a much more radio friendly band with almost every song off of Nevermind getting significant playtime even nearly 20 years later.
About the only song you hear from NIN on the radio is Closer.
While NIN may be still producing albums and touring (at least in Europe), Nirvana clearly has more "lasting power" when it comes to radio time.
About the only song you hear from NIN on the radio is Closer.
While NIN may be still producing albums and touring (at least in Europe), Nirvana clearly has more "lasting power" when it comes to radio time.
There's no doubt or argument that Trent is more talented that Cobain. Grohl is an OK drummer, only great if you aren't aware of what else is out there. I'm not saying Grohl is a talentless hack, but I'm sure there are half a dozen drummers in my town of 50,000 that could school him.
Cobain wasn't that talented. He wrote some good songs, and played a ROLE that quite a few young adults could relate to. That role came out in the songs he wrote, which is why they were so popular.
As stated before, the reason there were so many nirvana clones is because it is easy to do. Alot of kids were playing nirvana as their first songs. A lot of hack garage bands played nirvana because it was easy and fun.
So here lies the big question. More influential.... at what? More influential to entice kids to play music, probably.
Who is more talented is for another thread, and that's clearly Trent.
Cobain wasn't that talented. He wrote some good songs, and played a ROLE that quite a few young adults could relate to. That role came out in the songs he wrote, which is why they were so popular.
As stated before, the reason there were so many nirvana clones is because it is easy to do. Alot of kids were playing nirvana as their first songs. A lot of hack garage bands played nirvana because it was easy and fun.
So here lies the big question. More influential.... at what? More influential to entice kids to play music, probably.
Who is more talented is for another thread, and that's clearly Trent.
Chiropteran
Diamond Member
Since the topic is "king of the 90s" I would have to go with Nirvana, no questions asked. I love NIN too, but they didn't peak until The Fragile, which was released near the end of 1999, far too late to be influential in the 90s.
That said, I listen to NIN a lot more than I listen to Nirvana.
That said, I listen to NIN a lot more than I listen to Nirvana.
Also, NIN is very geek friendly.. Like Tool.. They were once pretty big but now are more nichey, geeks and for some reason meat heads like them... If any of my friends heard NIN on a mix cd they'd say "Still listening to NIN - what is it, 1992 all over again? Wanna borrow some mascara and cry in the corner?" While Nirvana is pretty timeless.
In the end, I'd say Pearl Jam was the most influential band of that era, but Nirvana made rock edgy, cool, and fashionable again
In the end, I'd say Pearl Jam was the most influential band of that era, but Nirvana made rock edgy, cool, and fashionable again
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