The Best Grunge Music Videos on DVD
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Looking for the best grunge music videos on DVD? Look no further than our list of the top 10 must-see videos from the 90s. From Nirvana to Pearl Jam, these videos defined a generation.
Nirvana- Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana’s music video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was directed by Samuel Bayer, and released in 1991. The video received mixed reviews, but was a huge success, and is now considered one of the greatest music videos of all time. The video features Nirvana playing in a high school gymnasium with a group of students, who are shown moshing and doing other activities. The video is intercut with footage of the band members destroying instruments and equipment.
Pearl Jam- Jeremy
Pearl Jam’s “Jeremy” video was directed by Mark Pellington and released in 1992. The video was controversial when it first aired, due to its graphic portrayal of a school shooting, but it has since become an iconic representation of the grunge movement. “Jeremy” won four MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Video of the Year, and was nominated for eight more.
Alice in Chains- Would?
Alice in Chains- Would?
The Best Grunge Music Videos on DVD is a great collection of videos from the 90’s by one of the most influential bands of the genre. The set includes the band’s classic MTV Unplugged performance, as well as all of their music videos from Facelift to Dirt.
Soundgarden- Black Hole Sun
Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” is one of the quintessential grunge music videos. The video, which was directed by Matt Mahurin, features footage of the band performing in a derelict cityscape intercut with surreal images of disfigured people. The video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Metal/Hard Rock Video in 1994.
Stone Temple Pilots- Vasoline
On their second album, 1994’s Purple, Stone Temple Pilots moved away from the heavier sound of their debut to create a more polished record. “Vasoline” was one of the singles from that album, and the band shot a music video to promote it.
The video was directed by Kevin Kerslake, who had previously directed videos for Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and Green Day. It features the band performing in a studio, with close-ups of the members’ hands and faces. The video was nominated for several MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Rock Video.
Mudhoney- Touch Me I’m Sick
Mudhoney’s “Touch Me I’m Sick” is the perfect example of a grunge music video. The video is gritty, dark, and features the band performing in a seedy bar. It perfectly captures the raw energy of grunge music.
