Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles

Unpacking a Gen X anthem: Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit”


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In this episode of the Behind The song podcast, Janda unpacks Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” the song that defined an entire generation. From the enigmatic lyrics to the raw energy that served as an antidote to the excess of the 80’s, get into how this song’s impact can’t be overstated, why it remains timeless and how it revolutionized rock music.

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