Kevin and Casey celebrate the 35th anniversary of Nevermind by revisiting two of Nirvana’s most polarizing tracks, “Hairspray Queen” and “You Know You’re Right.” From Kurt Cobain’s experimental beginnings and the band’s unlikely rise to fame to questionable lyrics, grunge history, and a whole lot of Jack Endino impressions, they unpack what made Nirvana so special. But can even the biggest Nirvana fan admit that some songs might have been better left unreleased?

<p>Kevin and Casey celebrate the 35th anniversary of Nevermind by revisiting two of Nirvana&rsquo;s most polarizing tracks, &ldquo;Hairspray Queen&rdquo; and &ldquo;You Know You&rsquo;re Right.&rdquo; From Kurt Cobain&rsquo;s experimental beginnings and the band&rsquo;s unlikely rise to fame to questionable lyrics, grunge history, and a whole lot of Jack Endino impressions, they unpack what made Nirvana so special. But can even the biggest Nirvana fan admit that some songs might have been better left unreleased?</p>

With open-minds, Kevin and Casey start the podcast listening to one famously despised pop song - obviously, since we can’t play the track for legal reasons, this is a quick homework assignment for our listeners to stream on their own. Kevin and Casey will give their first impressions of hearing the song as well as some insight into what the time was like when it was originally released. Next, since they are both musicians, they’ll break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the tune’s musical attributes and lyricism. They’ll compare this song to similar songs (that are loved!) and discuss why the world has decided this song is a famous turd.

<p>With open-minds, Kevin and Casey start the podcast listening to one famously despised pop song - obviously, since we can’t play the track for legal reasons, this is a quick homework assignment for our listeners to stream on their own. Kevin and Casey will give their first impressions of hearing the song as well as some insight into what the time was like when it was originally released. Next, since they are both musicians, they’ll break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the tune’s musical attributes and lyricism. They’ll compare this song to similar songs (that are loved!) and discuss why the world has decided this song is a famous turd.</p>

Give It A Chance with Kevin Devine and Casey Jost

"Hairspray Queen"

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