5 Grunge Style Music Videos That Will Appeal to Teenage Girls
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If you’re looking for some grunge style music videos that will appeal to teenage girls, look no further! Here are five of our favorites that are sure to get them hooked.
Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit
Dressed in ripped jeans, flannel shirt and a grungy cardigan, Cobain thrashes around onstage with such teenage angst that it’s impossible not to love him. The mosh pit only adds to the chaotic atmosphere of the video, and the whole thing feels like one big teenage rebellion.
Pearl Jam – Jeremy
“Jeremy” is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam, with lyrics written by lead vocalist Eddie Vedder and music written by guitarist Mike McCready. The song was released in 1992 as the fourth single from the band’s debut album, Ten. The song caused controversy upon its release, with many school districts across the United States banning it from being played over fear of copycat suicides. “Jeremy” is based on a true story about a classmates’ suicide that occurred at Richardson West Junior High School in Richardson, Texas in January of 1992.
The song was ranked at number three on Pearl Jam’s Top Ten list and number 436 on Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In March 1995, upon the tenth anniversary of theJovan Belcher shooting, then-current Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas mentioned “Jeremy” during a eulogy he gave at Belcher’s funeral.
Alice in Chains – Would?
Alice in Chains is a successful American rock band that has been around since the late 1980s. The band rose to fame with their second album, “Dirt”, which was released in 1992. “Would?” is a single off of this album.
The music video for “Would?” was released in 1992 and was directed by Bob Gorman. It features the band performing in a warehouse, with close-ups of the members’ faces. The video also intercuts footage of people walking around in Seattle, which is where the band is from.
The video has a grunge look and feel to it, which would have been popular with teenage girls at the time. It is still a popular video today and has over 14 million views on YouTube.
Soundgarden – Black Hole Sun
Soundgarden was one of the most successful grunge bands of the early 1990s. Their 1994 album, Superunknown, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and went on to sell over 8 million copies in the United States. “Black Hole Sun” was the third single from the album and became one of Soundgarden’s best-known songs.
The music video for “Black Hole Sun” was directed by Marcus Nispel and shot in Los Angeles. It features footage of a solar eclipse intercut with shots of the band performing in a darkroom. The video was nominated for four MTV Video Music Awards, winning Best Metal/Hard Rock Video.
Stone Temple Pilots – Creep
Stone Temple Pilots’ “Creep” music video portrays the band members as derelicts in a urban environment. The video was directed by Jim Gable and Scott Road and released in 1993. It was filmed in Los Angeles, California.
