Younger Gen X here. (75) Was 15 when Grunge exploded. I hated the hair bands and all of the neon colors and its message. Was at a HS party when Nirvanas “ In bloom” played. The room fell silent as the song played. It was magical when grunge happened. Hated the movie Singles. It’s should have been a coming of age teen movie for us Younger Gen X teens. Like American pie. Hated the fact we had no Grunge movie for us. In my HS in Arizona. Every car in the parking lot played. AIC, soundgarden or Nirvana…
I was born in 78 and I never hated hair music. I remember 1984 was one of the first albums I had. However I remember getting Nevermind right after it dropped on my 13th birthday. As soon as I heard it, I thought this is what I’ve been waiting for and grunge changed my life during my coming of age. Also agree with you on singles. I went and seen it with my buddies anyway just because we ate up anything with our favorite rockstars in it.
Yea but look at the message and characters of singles(I know it was 20 somethings but I was 20 something at the time) and compare that with the nu-metal movies like american pie.I'm glad to be associated with singles and the "PC" characters,the ones in AP were cringey to say the least.So be glad you're in better company.So happy what it stood for then,before tge corporations took it over and monetized it
RIP Andrew Wood. If he hadn’t died his name would be one of the biggest of the Seattle scene. Apple is such a slept on gem of 90’s delight. A tasty, vintage beverage to quench your thirst for sweet Seattle goodness
For one, most of these bands weren't from Seattle. They were from much smaller towns around Seattle. They played in Seattle, but they also played lots of shitty party gigs and tiny bars.
Just think if Andy Wood hadnt died Pearl Jam would have never come to be. Turns out PJ is my least favorite grunge band and always has been. Go Figure RIP Andy, Kurt, Layne and Chris. We Miss You All❤
Seattle was insulated butt CatButt is a Great name 🤩😻 just saying, Tad and Some other bands came thru Buffalo 88/89.Lunachicks, etc. Some very smart people on here, glad of that...theyre out there!😻
I loved these times some of the best popular culture to ever happen anyway punk underground will probably be around but honestly all rock music period is on its death bed the angry kids have hip hop and that's really what they listen too I'm just glad I was young when rock was mainstream
Out of all the Seattle bands Alice in Chains has the best catalogue and feels much more meaningful then the others. Nirvana is great when you're 12 years old but as an adult I find them a little boring. Layne & Jerry are just MAGIC
I disagree because nirvana is still awesome but remember when a lead singer dies, that puts the end to more music and new music. I enjoyed Alice in chains more with Layne Staley but he died so that's life.
Sadly this documentary is trying to re-create history and make Grunge into some Feminist movement which is *absolutely crazy* and wrong to project onto the grunge movement. As far as 'S7' no one has even heard of them and they were not any ANY Grunge bootleg lists. They really have nothing to do with Grunge. There were local 'alternative/college radio bands' all over America at that time. But that was NOT Grunge (of course). And no, Grunge was not a political-based music at all.
" I don't like guns" therefore no one should have them. Thats literally the thought process of 2nd amendment haters. That and I'm scared of them and know nothing about them, therefore they're bad. You can't have them, either. Naw.
Cobain had everything to live for. There was no way he would abandon his daughter and give his legacy to a woman he hated/was going o divorce. Not without being murdered.
He was overwhelmed and heartbroken. Plus, he was hopelessly addicted to H and it was affecting every aspect of his life. The pressure of having a cheating wife, daughter who didn't recognize him when he returned from tours. Pressure to play Lollapalooza or else miss out on millions and have to lay off dozens of crew and managers. All the calls to the cops for domestic disturbances.
An argument presented without evidence (such as yours) needs no evidence to argue against it. So, i wouldn't make such claims with nothing but narrative if i were you.
His addiction was miserable and being in a massive way too big band with the pressure of being as big as pop stars when he'd rather be as big as Melvins
*Okay, there were LA 'hair bands' galore, but let's not forget that the 'punks' existed before them and untidy people in bands existed parallel to LA. The hardcore/No Wave scenes had plenty of ragamuffins about. Most UK bands were very rough looking as well. Seattle wasn't the Eldorado of rock n roll, either. Australia had tonnes of bands to be considered supposed 'grunge' bands long before Nirvana even formed. But let's go with the 'OFFICIAL STORY' as we've always had to do. It's much easier that way. It's as lazy as saying only bands like Pink Floyd existed in abundance before Sex Pistols*
Good point. Got it. Janes Addiction predates Nirvana, as Jonathan Richman predates weird D Byrne, as does the Saints predate Soundgarden or Melvin's. So yeah agreed.
You can play this game with any genre until you drive yourself crazy. The fact is none of them made the impact that Nirvana did with Smells Like Teen Spirit. It was the right song at the right time and it change the game. The dam broke and a new scene exploded, the rest is history. I get it though. At the time it must’ve felt different for the British to be following the trends instead of breaking them. US became the Mecca of cool culture
I'm 55 and still grunge
Grunge changed my life. Growing up in the late 80s / early 90s was a blast
Jack Endino (as both a member of Skin Yard and as a record producer) is the patron saint of that scene.
I wish Layne Stanley was here now too 😢❤
I'm 47 and I'm still grunge😅👍🏻💯🎸 old habits die hard. I'm so happy I got to see Soundgarden before they split, and I saw Bush, they were great live.
Younger Gen X here. (75) Was 15 when Grunge exploded. I hated the hair bands and all of the neon colors and its message. Was at a HS party when Nirvanas “ In bloom” played. The room fell silent as the song played. It was magical when grunge happened. Hated the movie Singles. It’s should have been a coming of age teen movie for us Younger Gen X teens. Like American pie. Hated the fact we had no Grunge movie for us. In my HS in Arizona. Every car in the parking lot played. AIC, soundgarden or Nirvana…
The movie sucked but the soundtrack for Singles is incredible. "Seasons" is one of the greatest songs ever written.
I was born in 78 and I never hated hair music. I remember 1984 was one of the first albums I had. However I remember getting Nevermind right after it dropped on my 13th birthday. As soon as I heard it, I thought this is what I’ve been waiting for and grunge changed my life during my coming of age. Also agree with you on singles. I went and seen it with my buddies anyway just because we ate up anything with our favorite rockstars in it.
Yea but look at the message and characters of singles(I know it was 20 somethings but I was 20 something at the time) and compare that with the nu-metal movies like american pie.I'm glad to be associated with singles and the "PC" characters,the ones in AP were cringey to say the least.So be glad you're in better company.So happy what it stood for then,before tge corporations took it over and monetized it
My fav was and still is Alice In Chains, lost Layne to quick and " could" have been more popular than Nirvana
Born 76
I miss record stores. ❤
RIP Andrew Wood. If he hadn’t died his name would be one of the biggest of the Seattle scene. Apple is such a slept on gem of 90’s delight. A tasty, vintage beverage to quench your thirst for sweet Seattle goodness
Thank god for Grunge !!!🤘🏻❤
The underground punk/metal scene is still very much alive in Seattle- we grew up going to these shows every week it is just what you do
Great documentary! 👍🏻
Awwwww... Mark Lanegan
Why do people from Seattle act like Seattle is a small town? It has a million people.
Maybe they're clueless or contrasting with like LA or NYC. I don't know.
For one, most of these bands weren't from Seattle. They were from much smaller towns around Seattle. They played in Seattle, but they also played lots of shitty party gigs and tiny bars.
Seattle proper probably isn't as big as you think it is
@@chrisknight3734 I mean, I lived on Capitol Hill for years. Seattle isn't exactly small town in the way, say, Bremerton is.
Seattle has 737,015 people.
Really enjoyed that.
Gen X
OGGOAT where are you? Don’t stop posting, keep going. You’re doing Gods work brother!!!
Agreed 👍
Excellent Content
Hype gives a better feeling of the diy seattle scene
The murderer of Mia Zapata was a Cuban immigrant by the name of Jesus Mezquia. Strange that this documentary didn't mention that.
Doesn't fit the narrative
Lanye staley ❤😂
Just think if Andy Wood hadnt died Pearl Jam would have never come to be.
Turns out PJ is my least favorite grunge band and always has been.
Go Figure
RIP Andy, Kurt, Layne and Chris.
We Miss You All❤
Seattle was insulated butt CatButt is a Great name 🤩😻 just saying, Tad and Some other bands came thru Buffalo 88/89.Lunachicks, etc. Some very smart people on here, glad of that...theyre out there!😻
See I'm Now, fantastic docu about Mudhoney you won't regret...😾
anyone know the song that starts at 4:55?
I loved these times some of the best popular culture to ever happen anyway punk underground will probably be around but honestly all rock music period is on its death bed the angry kids have hip hop and that's really what they listen too I'm just glad I was young when rock was mainstream
How is Seattle lookin- now?
Pretty Terrible!
All excuses,no solutions!
Whats the song that starts at 14:11
Out of all the Seattle bands Alice in Chains has the best catalogue and feels much more meaningful then the others. Nirvana is great when you're 12 years old but as an adult I find them a little boring. Layne & Jerry are just MAGIC
I disagree because nirvana is still awesome but remember when a lead singer dies, that puts the end to more music and new music. I enjoyed Alice in chains more with Layne Staley but he died so that's life.
Sadly this documentary is trying to re-create history and make Grunge into some Feminist movement which is *absolutely crazy* and wrong to project onto the grunge movement. As far as 'S7' no one has even heard of them and they were not any ANY Grunge bootleg lists. They really have nothing to do with Grunge. There were local 'alternative/college radio bands' all over America at that time. But that was NOT Grunge (of course). And no, Grunge was not a political-based music at all.
💘 GRUNGE 💘
means *filth and dirt*
Exactly 😀🤘
You imitating how we grew up is creepy as fvck
Imitation era
I always thought it was quite original.
Yo people, someone say what song starts playing at exactly 1:52
Eyo what song is playing at 14:12 thank you peeps
I was in 8th grade in 2002. NSYNC Korn limp Bizkit and Eminem.
I was in my early 20’s when the trl stuff was big. I wasn’t into NSYNC but I liked the others
Linkin Park, Puddle of Mudd, POD
''Years of Heavy Metal".......- ''Age of the Onion"?? - where that #Producer go..... #GrungeDocuseries
" I don't like guns" therefore no one should have them. Thats literally the thought process of 2nd amendment haters. That and I'm scared of them and know nothing about them, therefore they're bad. You can't have them, either. Naw.
Controlled opposition
Cobain had everything to live for. There was no way he would abandon his daughter and give his legacy to a woman he hated/was going o divorce. Not without being murdered.
He was overwhelmed and heartbroken. Plus, he was hopelessly addicted to H and it was affecting every aspect of his life. The pressure of having a cheating wife, daughter who didn't recognize him when he returned from tours. Pressure to play Lollapalooza or else miss out on millions and have to lay off dozens of crew and managers. All the calls to the cops for domestic disturbances.
An argument presented without evidence (such as yours) needs no evidence to argue against it. So, i wouldn't make such claims with nothing but narrative if i were you.
Arghhh argghhh the governments out to turn us into aliens
His addiction was miserable and being in a massive way too big band with the pressure of being as big as pop stars when he'd rather be as big as Melvins
Correct
"promo sm"
this was a good documentary until they started in on that feminist political crap.
*Okay, there were LA 'hair bands' galore, but let's not forget that the 'punks' existed before them and untidy people in bands existed parallel to LA. The hardcore/No Wave scenes had plenty of ragamuffins about. Most UK bands were very rough looking as well. Seattle wasn't the Eldorado of rock n roll, either. Australia had tonnes of bands to be considered supposed 'grunge' bands long before Nirvana even formed. But let's go with the 'OFFICIAL STORY' as we've always had to do. It's much easier that way. It's as lazy as saying only bands like Pink Floyd existed in abundance before Sex Pistols*
Good point. Got it. Janes Addiction predates Nirvana, as Jonathan Richman predates weird D Byrne, as does the Saints predate Soundgarden or Melvin's. So yeah agreed.
You seem angry. Why?
yeah the history of grunge is way older
But everyone from the grunge generation knows that
As they were there
I mean
We know our own fucking roots
You can play this game with any genre until you drive yourself crazy. The fact is none of them made the impact that Nirvana did with Smells Like Teen Spirit. It was the right song at the right time and it change the game. The dam broke and a new scene exploded, the rest is history.
I get it though. At the time it must’ve felt different for the British to be following the trends instead of breaking them. US became the Mecca of cool culture