10 Things You Didn't Know About Nirvana's "Nevermind"

Lesser known stories about one of the greatest albums ever recorded.

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Yesterday was the 21-year anniversary of Nirvana's Nevermind, one of the most celebrated albums of all time, but also a record filled with frontman Kurt Cobain's angst and anger. Hearing him scream "And I swear that I don't have a gun" was awesome in 1991; now (years after Cobain killed himself with a self-inflicted gunshot wound), it's downright haunting.

Meanwhile, bassist Krist Novoselic and drummer Dave Grohl's backdrops gave Cobain a powerful platform for his rants, making the unmistakable sound of Nevermind is as easy to appreciate in 2012 as it was two decades ago.

You'd think there isn't much more to say about the legendary record these days, but that simply isn't true. There are plenty of lesser known facts about Nirvana's sophomore LP that have likely escaped even the biggest fans of the album. Read on for 10 things you didn't know about Nirvana's Nevermind and learn something new.

Written by Insanul Ahmed (@Incilin)

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The Original Album Title Was Sheep

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Geffen Records Didn't Expect It To Sell Much

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The Album Was Made On a Budget of $65,000

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Producer Butch Vig Had To Convince Cobain To Take More Time With His Vocals

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Cobain Blew His Voice Out Recording "Lithium"

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Many of The Songs Are (Allegedly) About Cobain’s Ex-Girlfriend, Tobi Vail

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A Conversation Between Cobain and Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill Lead to "Teen Spirit"

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The Songs Were Kept Simple On Purpose

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There Were Talks of Getting A Sticker To Cover The Baby’s Penis

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Smells Like...Gasoline?

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