Since you gave Polly a MID and didn’t understand the song, I’m gonna explain for you. Polly’s easily the darkest song on this album. I’m gonna explain the story of this song. It’s pretty long, and scary. Polly is a song about the kidnapping of a girl in 1987, written from the perspective of the kidnapper. So some backstory. In 1987, there was this 14 year old girl who’s name wasn’t found yet, go to a rock concert. She didn’t find a way home though. So the kidnapper named Gerald Arthur Friend,(ironic last name I know) threatened her at knifepoint to go with her. Gerald took the girl to her house and repeatedly raped and tortured her. Like in the most inhumane ways possible. Burning her with a blowtorch for example. The lyrics give description of that with a play on the phrase “Polly wants a cracker.” Lyrics like “I think she wants some water, to put out the blowtorch.” Demonstrate the terrible things that happened to this girl. In the perspective of the rapist. “Let me clip dirty wings” This means Gerald also cut some parts of her body. Horrible. Now you might be asking, did the girl escape? Fortunately, yes she did. When she was in a car when Gerald was taking her for a ride, she was able to escape the car, and her friends came over to save her. Truly upsetting stuff. It’s easily one of the darkest songs I’ve ever heard and that’s why I’d give it a Diamond. EDIT: also yes the kidnapper was sent to prison for 150 years. Honestly I think he should’ve been killed in the most inhumane ways ever like being set on fire. Like the victim.
Polly is based on a true story about a kidnapped girl who was raped and tortured with a blow torch, but it’s from the perspective of the kidnappner Definitely one of their deepest songs
Kurt hated how popular it was and he didn't like to perform it all the time. He once purposefully screws up the lyrics to that song to show his distaste for it.
You have to understand, that slow songs are an essential part of an album so the listener can catch a break between all the hard-hitting songs. Songs like Polly, Lithium, and Something in the Way are some of my favorite Nirvana songs ever. Try to understand the lyrics and the meaning behind them so that you will not underestimate their impact on the discography.
I'm doing ALOT better now when it comes to actually listening to lyrics :) its all about learning from past mistakes and growing and thats what im doing
You gotta understand the context of this coming out in 1991. It’s rock but it was a completely new sound. This album effectively ended 80s cheese and opened the door for 90s music. The alternative era of the 90s was a time where rock bands could enter the mainstream and still be experimental, weird and real, and Nevermind opened the door for all of it. It’s the line between classic and modern rock.
Also - for you kids - Endless Nameless was the secret song at the very end of the CD after minutes of it playing silence. Talk about crazy back then. Also - Kurdt is actively smashing his guitar while plugged in - that's what you're hearing. Peace Love Empathy
How I’d rate this album: 1: Smells Like Teen Spirit: D 10/10 2: In Bloom: D 9.8/10 3:Come As You Are: D 10/10 4: Breed: D 9.3/10 5: Lithium: D 10/10 6: Polly: D 9.2/10 7; Territorial Pissings: W 8.4/10 8: Drain You: W 8.3/10 9: Lounge Act: D 9.2/10 10: Stay Away: W 8.2/10 11: On A Plain: D 9/10 12: Something In The Way: D 10/10 Overall Rating: 9.3/10 What can I say this albums a classic.
I really don't listen to this music, but I remember being about 8 years old or something, and some one gave me this tape, this album is incredible!!!!! Teen spirit isn't over rated bro.
I loveeee something in the way. It feels very personal and lyrically he’s somewhere that caused him a of sadness and he takes us on that journey with him. He was homeless for a period of his life apparently which is why he says “living off of grass” “Animals ive trapped have all become my pets”
Fantastic record! Agree with some, disagree with others. It’s all subjective but I’ll give it a go: SLTS -D In Bloom -D Lithium -D Lounge Act -High W Breed -High W CAYA -High W Drain You -W Territorial Pissings -W On a Plain -W Stay Away -Low W Something in the Way -Low W Polly - Low W Endless Nameless -High M
Something in the Way was the last song on the album, if you have ever listened to vinyl, that's what most artists do, play it out on a melancholy low. That's why Polly ended side one, so you are ready for side two. Endless, Nameless was never part of Nevermind, it's an add on for the CD, probably to make more people buy it. Remember that baby chasing a dollar on the front cover?
fucking lair but okay it was on the original record just 10 minutes after Something On The Way. they never had to chase money it came to them. stop spreading misinformation wtf
endless nameless was the secret track that played 10 minutes after something in the way. they improvised the whole thing out of rage because they couldn't perfectly nail "lithium". the guitarist smashed his guitar and broke all of his strings while playing.
@Paul_Bond…like the last commenter said. Endless Nameless just happened n the studio. When Nevermind came out. The 1st 50k copies had”Endless Nameless”. But in re-pressings due to popular demand (yup, they unseated Micheal Jackson from the #1 Billboard spot.) it was left out. And some people returned it bc it didn’t have a that track….so its the total opposite of what you suggested. Its also a throw back to a prank Kurt used to do with an old roommate. Where they’d be asleep Kurt would tape voices at the end a Cassette and play it. 30 min later after 30 min of silence. The voices that Kurt had recorded would sound…and his friend would freak out and wake up….lol. So Endless Nameless started a trend (trending is all Nirvana did once Never mind was released) in rock albums at Time. Where bands would have secrets songs at the end of their albums…lol
I love the song lol I just think because of how much energy the album brings that the song bring the entire flow of the album to a stop because of the slowness
Be true to yourself, give a mid where you feel it belongs, even if its a huge historical album, your taste is your own, any good experienced metal fan should know all too well, that their shit aint the mainstream cookie cutter music that their parents would approve of.. We know its not everyone's thing and that's ok :D So you be you, fu*k anyone else ;3
it really is lol its a easier and more accurate way to score the album instead of giving a random score at the end. plus it sets my channel apart from how other channels rate album :D
@@KnightReacts Like I said, you should take D by 1 point and W by 1 point and E to 15 points so it’s hard to get a 10/10. My philosophy is that an album should have at least 2/3 10/10 songs on the album and the rest be almost 10/10 for an album to be a 10/10. It really has potential, i feel like it just needs some reworks and it would be perfect.
I think you are a baised reactor. If it is slow its boring and not good. If it is upbeat and fast you like it and it is good/hype. Not a good way to judge music.
My rating system is completely different 💀 He only has “Smily Ball, Shrug, and Red headphones” And they have no system to them While I got “Emerald, Diamond, W, Mid, L, and Dumpsterfire” which all give it a set amount of points so I can accurately rate the album 💀 And bruh I’ve been talking like this since I made Gaming videos from 2016. Stop acting like just cause someone makes a reaction video means they are copying brad
