To many of us, Nirvana's "Black Album" is hard to stomach. I guess it seems disingenuous to release a "Greatest Hits" album without calling it such. In today's modern digital era (of thievery), we can just as easily import these previously released tracks from the other albums and create a playlist entitled Nirvana's Radio Favorites. This title alone would almost make it unplayable on my iPod. I don't listen to the radio- it pains me. Along with advertisers blaring incessantly about the super-sale of subaru's on Saturday, I am just not that fond of the formulaic composition of a rock song that lasts exactly 3 minutes, has one bridge and a catchy pop riff. All of this being said, however, on my way to watch BRMC perform last night at the Wonder Ballroom, I have found a home in my heart for Nirvana's Black Album.
I usually don't go out of my way to put in a CD of songs that have been overplayed through radio, and young-teen mall shops, but I feel most all music has it's place in the world at one time or another. I received a free copy of this CD from a friend-of-a-friend at a major label. It just happened to be one of my 6 discs in the changer last Saturday night on my way to see Black Rebel. As soon as Grohl started huffing on his set to introduce You Know You're Right I knew that this was the perfect CD to get ready for a live concert. Midway through that first song I was ready for rock. If I had listened to an actual BRMC album on the way to the show my own expectations would redirect the experience that the band was going to provide for me that night. But these overplayed radio hits from Nirvana were just right for setting the mood. These songs won't ask one to change their personal tone for the evening. Instead, the album was the perfect appetizer for Black Rebel's 5-Star meal. And I think it may just be the perfect starter for anyone before they dig into the unique experience that only a live show can bring.
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