With the release of the seminal grunge album Nevermind, Nirvana had positioned themselves (unwillingly) into unknown territories of superstardom. As pressures increased to meet and eclipse the success of Nevermind, the band entered the studio alongside audio engineer Steve Albini with their own set of rules and the intention to create a follow up that was more reflective of the music they wanted to make. The outcome was darker, moodier, nosier, and heavier than anything that preceded it. This week on Riff Worship, Austin & Dylan are joined by their longtime friend Justin Swindle to discuss Nirvana's classic third and final album In Utero.

Recommendations:

• Baroness - "Last Word"
• MSPAINT - Post-American
• Militarie Gun - Life Under The Gun
• Wormhole - "System Erase"
• Spirit Adrift - "Barn Burner"
• Fleshbound - Wounded EP
• Thirdface - "Trap Revealed"
• Pain of Truth, 200 Stab Wounds - "Actin' Up"
• Sector - The Chicago Sector
• Quiet Man - "Set to Boil Is The New Standard"

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