The 10 Best 90’s Grunge Music Videos
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We all know the 90’s were the best decade for music, and grunge was definitely one of the most iconic genres of the time. If you’re a fan of 90’s grunge music, then you’ll definitely want to check out these 10 music videos. From Nirvana to Pearl Jam, these videos are sure to take you back to the good old days.
Smells Like Teen Spirit- Nirvana
Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” has been called the songs that killed hair metal and brought grunge to the mainstream. The video features the band playing in a dingy high school gymnasium to a group of sullen teenagers. It’s an iconic 90s video and one of the best grunge music videos ever made.
Come As You Are- Nirvana
Nirvana’s “Come As You Are” is one of the most iconic grunge music videos of all time. It features the band performing in a dimly lit room, with shots of them walking down a dark hallway and through a door into the light. The video is simple, but it perfectly captures the feeling of the song.
In Bloom- Nirvana
The “In Bloom” video by Nirvana is one of the most iconic grunge music videos of the early ’90s. The video was directed by Kevin Kerslake and features the band playing in a variety of locations, including an empty swimming pool and a run-down warehouse. The video also includes footage of the band’s live performances, as well as shots of them hanging out in their hometown of Seattle.
Heart-Shaped Box- Nirvana
Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box” music video was released in 1993 and was directed by Anton Corbijn. The video features a CGI heart being transplanted into Kurt Cobain’s chest, as well as footage of the band performing in a darkly lit hospital room. The video was nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards, winning two.
About a Girl- Nirvana
Released in 1994 as part of Nirvana’s second album, In Utero, “About a Girl” was one of the first songs written by Kurt Cobain about his then-girlfriend Courtney Love. The music video, which was shot in black and white, features the band performing the song in a stark studio.
Lithium- Nirvana
“Lithium” is a song by American grunge band Nirvana. It is the seventh track on the band’s second studio album, Nevermind (1991), released on DGC Records. Written by frontman Kurt Cobain, the song was one of three written in a single day. Cobain was inspired to write the song when he was informed by his wife Courtney Love that their friend Mary Lou Lord was beginning to become successful.
The song’s chorus features the line “I’m so happy ’cause today I found my friends.” Cobain has said that this line came from a video he once saw by Christian rock band Daniel Amos, in which singer Terry Scott Taylor said “Today I found my friends, they’re in my head.” In an interview with Guitar World in February 1992, Cobain said that the lyrics were meant to be “tongue-in-cheek” and that he was not actually referring to Lord when he wrote them.
The music video for “Lithium” was directed by Francesco Maselli and features Nirvana performing in front of a live audience. It was filmed in Los Angeles on December 6, 1991 and released in January 1992.
Drain You- Nirvana
“Drain You” is a song by American grunge band Nirvana, written by Kurt Cobain. It is the seventh track on the band’s second album, Nevermind, released in September 1991.
musically, “Drain You” is a standard two-verse grunge song,[1] with a heavy guitars-based sound and shifting dynamics. Lyrically, it contains various occupations and activities revolving around water.
The music video for “Drain You”, directed by Kevin Kerslake, was released in October 1991. The video consists of footage of the band playing live in concert, intercut with shots of them in a medical classroom setting performing autopsies on frogs and rats.
Sliver- Nirvana
Nirvana’s “Sliver” is one of the best grunge music videos of the 90’s. The video features the band playing in a small room, with quick cuts to various scenes featuring Kurt Cobain. The video is simple, but effective, and perfectly captures the raw energy of Nirvana’s music.
Pennyroyal Tea- Nirvana
Nirvana was one of the most influential grunge bands of the 90’s. They popularized the genre with their unique sound and intense live performances. “Pennyroyal Tea” is one of their most iconic songs, and the music video is just as unforgettable.
The video was directed by Anton Corbijn and was shot in black and white. It features Kurt Cobain playing a 12-string acoustic guitar while footage of the band performing is shown in the background. This video is a great example of Nirvana’s raw talent and their DIY aesthetic.
Dumb- Nirvana
Nirvana’s “Dumb” is a grunge classic, and the music video is just as legendary. The video was directed by Ian MacKaye and featured the band playing in a dingy basement. The video was shot in black and white and had a DIY feel to it that perfectly captured the essence of grunge.
