“Rape me, my friend.” Accompanied by Pearl Jam (and boosted by the Stone Temple Pilots), NIRVANA marketed grunge music to the world and granted another (yet more accessible) outlet to the anguish of youth. ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ changed MTV and challenged the previously unassailable Michael Jackson. For fans, it’s impossible to build a greatest hits collection on a single CD. For the general public (and they’re an integral part of institution making), this is a good offering and, more importantly, introduces the next generation to one of history’s most … Continue reading →