The Best Grunge Music Wallpapers

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Nirvana

Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting and best-known being Dave Grohl, who joined in 1990. In the late 1980s, Nirvana established itself as part of the Seattle grunge scene, releasing its first album, Bleach, for the independent record label Sub Pop in 1989. They developed a sound that relied on dynamic contrasts, often between quiet verses and loud, heavy choruses.

Smells Like Teen Spirit

“Smells Like Teen Spirit” is a song by American rock band Nirvana. It is the opening track and lead single from the band’s second album, Nevermind (1991), released on DGC Records. The sudden success of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” led to Nevermind becoming a surprise success in early 1992. It was Nirvana’s breakthrough hit, propelling them into the mainstream, and as of 2018, it has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

In 1996, around the time Nirvana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, rock critic Jim DeRogatis wrote that “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was “the most influential song of the last 20 years”. He added: “I know every kid who picked up a guitar in the Nineties quote-unquote ‘wrote a song just like’—fill in your favorite name for Cobain—’and that was my attempt at'”

Come As You Are

Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting and best-known being Dave Grohl, who joined in 1990. Though the band dissolved in 1994 after the death of Kurt Cobain, their music maintains a popular following and continues to influence modern rock and roll culture.

Lithium

“Lithium” is a song by American rock band Nirvana. It is the opening track and lead single from the band’s second studio album, Nevermind (1991), released on DGC Records. “Lithium” was written by Kurt Cobain, who recorded it with Nirvana in May 1991. It was the first song completed for Nevermind, though it was initially intended as a placeholder until a better song could be written.

The song’s working title was “Shaping up to be a Useless Song”. After hearing the completed track, record producer Andy Wallace remarked that it might be the best song on the album. Released as a single in July 1992, “Lithium” peaked at number 64 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and entered the top 40 of radio station playlists nationwide. A music video for “Lithium”, directed by Anton Corbijn, was shot in December 1991 but not included on the home release of Nevermind due to space constraints; it instead appeared as a bonus feature on later DVD and Blu-ray editions of the album.

Pearl Jam

Jeremy

Jeremy is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam, with lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music co-written by bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Stone Gossard. “Jeremy” was released in 1992 as the third single from Pearl Jam’s debut album Ten. The song was included on Pearl Jam’s 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003). The character in the song is based on Jeremy Wade Delle, a high school student who shot himself in front of his English class on January 8, 1991.

The single achieved significant chart success, peaking at number five on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Mainstream Rock Tracks charts. The song gained notoriety due to its music video, which was directed by Mark Pellington and received heavy rotation on MTV. Despite the success of the single and music video, Vedder felt uncomfortable with having written a hit song about suicide and asked that “Jeremy” be removed from future Pearl Jam concerts.

Even Flow

“Even Flow” is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. It is the second single from the band’s debut album, Ten (1991). The music video features concert footage of the band playing at Pinewood Bowl in Los Angeles, California in 1992. The song reached number three on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number six on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song was included on Pearl Jam’s 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003).

“Even Flow” was released as a single in 1992. The single featured ” Alive ” as its B-side. ” Even Flow ” peaked at number three on Billboard ‘s Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number six on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. In 1998, readers of Guitar World magazine voted ” Even Flow ” the 33rd greatest guitar riff of all time. In 2003, VH1 ranked it number 58 on their list of 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s .

Alive

“Alive” is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Alive was the first single from Pearl Jam’s debut album, Ten, and is one of the band’s best-known songs. The song peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The music video is notable for its live performances.

The song was written by Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament. Mike McCready came up with the guitar riff for “Alive”. McCready on the riff: “I remember thinking, ‘God, I hope no one uses that [riff].’ And then six months later, Eddie [Vedder] comes in with ‘Alive’ and it had that same riff. I was like, ‘Damnit!'”.

Soundgarden

Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock and a subculture that emerged during the mid-1980s. The early grunge movement revolved around Seattle’s independent record label Sub Pop and the region’s underground music scene. By the early 1990s, grunge had spread out from Seattle to the rest of the world.

Black Hole Sun

“Black Hole Sun” is a song by American rock band Soundgarden. It was released as the third single from their fourth studio album, Superunknown (1994), on May 31, 1994, through A&M Records. The song was written by frontman Chris Cornell and produced by Brendan O’Brien and Michael Beinhorn. “Black Hole Sun” is one of the band’s best known songs and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1995.

The music video, directed by Howard Greenhalgh, won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Metal/Hard Rock Video in 1994. It is frequently ranked as one of the greatest music videos of all time. “Black Hole Sun” was included on Soundgarden’s 1997 greatest hits album, A-Sides, as well as on several other compilation albums.

Spoonman

“Spoonman” is a song by American rock band Soundgarden. It was released as the second single from their fourth studio album, Superunknown (1994). Written by frontman Chris Cornell, “Spoonman” was inspired by a street performer he saw in Seattle. The song received positive reviews from critics and became one of the band’s most successful singles, reaching number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number ten on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1995.

The Day I Tried to Live

Soundgarden was one of the most successful grunge bands of the 1990s. The band’s third studio album, “Superunknown,” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for five Grammy Awards, winning two. The album’s lead single, “Spoonman,” won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. In 1994, Soundgarden released its fourth studio album, “Down on the Upside.” The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the RIAA.

Alice in Chains

Alice in Chains is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and singer Layne Staley, lead guitarist Jerry Cantrell, and drummer Sean Kinney. The band is known for its distinctive vocal style, which often included the harmonized vocals of Staley and Cantrell.

Man in the Box

“Man in the Box” is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains. It was released as the third single from their debut album, Facelift (1990). The song helped to launch the band into the mainstream, and remains one of their most recognizable songs.

The song’s signature riff was written by guitarist Jerry Cantrell while he was jamming with bassist Mike Starr. The two agreed that it was a good idea to build a song around the riff, and Cantrell wrote the song’s main melody and lyrics. Vocalist Layne Staley helped to refine the lyrics. The song was recorded in 1990 with producer Dave Jerden.

Released as a single in 1991, “Man in the Box” peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been included on several compilation albums, such as Music Bank (1999), Nothing Safe: Best of the Box (1999), and Greatest Hits (2001). In 1992, Alice in Chains won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for “Man in the Box”.

Would?

Would? is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on their third studio album, Dirt (1992). The song was released as the second single from the album and peaked at number eight on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. “Would?” was included on Alice in Chains’ greatest hits album, Greatest Hits (2001), and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1993.

The song features Alice in Chains’ vocalist Layne Staley reflecting on his life and relationships. The lyrics make references to lead singer Andrew Wood, who died of a heroin overdose in 1990, and Kurt Cobain, who committed suicide in 1994. Would? peaked at number eight on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Music videos were filmed for both “Would?” and “Them Bones”, which were edited together to form one video. The music video was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards.

Rooster

Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. The band achieved success with their second album, Dirt (1992), and their single “Rooster”, which peaked at number six on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number two on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The band’s third album, Alice in Chains (1995), was released to critical acclaim and went on to become the band’s first top ten album on the Billboard 200 chart, peaking at number seven. The album was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Stone Temple Pilots

I’m a big fan of Stone Temple Pilots and I think their music is perfect for a grunge desktop wallpaper. I’ve collected some of the best Stone Temple Pilots wallpapers that I could find and I hope you enjoy them!

Interstate Love Song

Interstate Love Song is a song by the American rock band Stone Temple Pilots, released as the third single from their second album, Purple. The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1994.

The song is written about Interstate 5, which runs from California to Washington state. The lyrics make reference to Grunge music, which was popular at the time, as well as to San Diego and Seattle.

In an interview with Guitar World magazine, lead singer Scott Weiland explained that the song is “a love letter to Seattle and San Diego… two places that have always been very important to me.” He also said that it was “a road song about two kids in love.”

The song has been covered by a number of artists, including Pearl Jam, who released their version as a single in 2006. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Sex Type Thing

“Sex Type Thing” is a song by the American rock band Stone Temple Pilots. It was released in September 1993 as the first single from their second album, Core. The song addresses the topic of sexual assault and has been described as an “antilibidinal anthem”.

The song was a success on rock radio, peaking at number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The music video for “Sex Type Thing” was directed by Kevin Kerslake and features the band performing in a prison. The video sparked controversy due to its graphic imagery, which includes shots of lead singer Scott Weiland being restrained and women being grabbed forcefully.

Vasoline

“Vasoline” is a song by American rock band Stone Temple Pilots, released as the second single from their second studio album, Purple. The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the band’s most well-known songs.