Nirvana - Dirty Old Town: Live at The Sir Henry's, Cork, Ireland, 1991 (Green) LP Vinyl
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- Label Cough Cool Records
- Catalogue Number COOL1991-G
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Recorded at Sir Henry's in Cork, Ireland, on 20th August 1991, this electrifying live performance captures Nirvana at a pivotal moment in their career. Appearing alongside Sonic Youth, the band delivered a raw, uncompromising set just weeks before the release of their landmark second album, Nevermind, which would propel them from the American underground into international stardom.
Featuring Kurt Cobain on guitar and vocals, Krist Novoselic on bass and Dave Grohl on drums, the performance showcases the explosive chemistry of Nirvana's classic three-piece line-up. The band's combination of abrasive guitar riffs, melodic songwriting and unpredictable dynamics is captured in a performance that reflects their roots in the Pacific Northwest alternative rock scene.
The twelve-song set draws from the band's debut album Bleach, their early singles and material from the forthcoming Nevermind. Songs such as Smells Like Teen Spirit, Breed, Drain You and Lounge Act appear alongside established favourites including About a Girl, School, Negative Creep and Blew, offering a fascinating snapshot of Nirvana's evolving sound.
Particularly striking is the presence of Smells Like Teen Spirit before its release as the single that would transform the band's fortunes. Heard in the context of this intimate club performance, the song sits naturally alongside the heavier, more abrasive material that established Nirvana's reputation. The set concludes with Endless/Nameless, capturing the chaotic energy that became a defining feature of their live performances.
Documenting the band on the brink of their commercial breakthrough, Nirvana – Live at Sir Henry's, Cork, 1991 offers a compelling glimpse of one of rock music's most influential groups before worldwide fame changed everything. This limited edition pressing is presented on green vinyl, with just 500 copies available.
- Green Vinyl LP
- Limited Edition of 500 Copies
- Recorded Live at Sir Henry's, Cork, Ireland – 20th August 1991
Track Listing:
Side A
- Drain You
- Smells Like Teen Spirit
- Floyd the Barber
- Sliver
- Breed
- About a Girl
Side B
- School
- Lounge Act
- Negative Creep
- Been a Son
- Blew
- Endless/Nameless