Unfortunately, this has a lot to do with the whole Kurt Cobain/suicide thing. I don't listen to Nirvana and instantly think "wow, he's dead." but there could be others who've never listened to them but know the main reason they know the name is because of hearing of Cobain's death.

Nirvana's music is not particularly depressing. Many of their songs are pretty funny. For example, Territorial Pissings always gives me a laugh

All of Nirvana's albums are better than all of Foo Fighters albums

Well yeah, things like that and "Scentless Apprentice" and "Sliver" aren't, but then we have "Drain You," "Something In The Way," and "You Know You're Right."

neat

Better alive than dead.

this is my jam as of late:


Someone told me that after adolescene you revert more, in a very loose sense, to your childhood form

Iunno what that has to do with this but thats my emotional resonance to this song somehow

Love that song/album.

Gimme back my alcohol, gimme back my alcohol. Gimme BACK my ALCOHOL, GIMME BACK MY ALCOHOL.

It's almost impossible to choose because they are completely different I like them both but I do like more songs by foo fighters

I've heard a bit of both. Foo Fighters grabbed my attention more

I love both of them, but honestly, foo fighters is alot more interesting and fun to play.

I know I'll be hated for this but I rather listen to Foo Fighters. I have HUGE respect for Cobain though.

Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters :)

Learning how to fly myself.

Judging by the amount of songs I like from each of them, I'd have to go with Foo Fighters. I do appreciate Nirvana's rawer sound though.

Nirvana. Would personally prefer them more as much as I like Foo Fighters + made more of an impact on music.

Obviously have to pick my favourite band as the winner but still love Foo Fighters.

I prefer Nirvana because they were darker and more edgy, although I prefer Alice in Chains over either.

Honestly Foo Fighters are one the most boring rock bands I've come across. Nirvana were at least a bit more exciting.

I like a couple of their early hits, but I literally can't name a single song they've done in the past fifteen years.

Dave has talent, but his songs are also too boring and all. Nirvana was more interesting as a band. And better.

More exciting? Both bands are literally the same

Bleach was more exciting than anything Foo Fighters did, and Nirvana are a distinctive band. Foo Fighters have very little distinction compared.

Don't worry, I got this.

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The hero worship that Nirvana gets in comparison to Foo Fighters is so misplaced though. Sure they not may be literally the same but very similar.

Easy

Nirvana

Marshmallows and peanut butter?

What does hero worship have to do with it?

Nirvana had a heavier, more raw sound. Involved lead work and riffs. Cobain had an individual, grainy, edgy voice compared to Grohl's. Their songs are distinctive from one another, musically speaking. The only similarities I can tell this far are having alternative rock qualities, with similar time lengths, and Grohl using his voice in a similar fashion sometimes. Not really though, Grohl had more of a singing, melodic voice. Foo Fighters are pretty generic.

I thought it was popcorn at first.

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Yeah, totally agree. I like a few Foo Fighters singles, but they're really only a singles band to me. I could never listen to a full album, whereas with Nirvana I can listen to any one of their albums all the way through. It's that hardcore influence, but honestly, Foo Fighters is probably what Nirvana would have sounded like if they sold out, though. Cleaner production, catchier melodies and we'd probably be talking about Nirvana the same way that we talk about Metallica.

The biggest problem with Nirvana is that hero thing. People treat Kurt like he was a prophet, saint and whatever. They analyze his lyrics like they were biblical, while in reality it took only minutes to write them. They are sure that Nirvana is the best band ever and they are easily offended by criticism. That said, I love Nirvana, but I find that adoration annoying.

I don't listen to music for lyrics, but I also don't think it's a valid criticism that he wrote his lyrics in a short amount of time. A lot of great songwriters have been known to write lyrics to a song in a matter of minutes.

Anyone who actually takes Kurt's music to heart, which is probably what he intended being a very emotional person himself, probably just identifies with what he's saying in some way. I don't know that I totally get that, a lot of his lyrics to me seem pretty ambiguous, but there's nothing wrong with that. It just means that they're a more passionate fan of his music than the average person. I don't understand scoffing at that type of listening, but I personally find plenty of value in the music alone, even if it isn't technically advanced or anything.

To me, he's an artist just as much as Thom Yorke or Lennon/McCartney.

Dear Mr Grohl

Your songs are boring, please give up & join QOTSA as a full time drummer.

Love Urban X

There's nothing wrong with Kurt lyrics, yes, they aren't even so awful, they are just decent and music matters more anyway, but I don't like when some people try to find some deeper philosophical message from his lyrics. Of course he was artist, and pretty unique one too.

I have to go with Nirvana, every album was solid. Foo fighters have put out some less stellar stuff the last few years although still pretty good. There are certainly great Foo songs that rival the best of Nirvana (Everlong, February Stars, Aurora to name a few).

Loved Nirvana's lyrics. Has anybody else written a song about evil Mayberry? Although I can never figure out if the protagonist dies in Aunt Bee's muff or Andy's Butt? Anyone? I'm going with Aunt Bee's muff.

Or Killing Joke. Either option would be fine.

While I don't particularly like Foo Fighters, and Dave is pretty limited songwriter, I must admit that he is one of the best drummers I have heard so far.

I've never actually heard of anyone saying he was philosophical with his lyricism. I don't know what you can derive philosophically from "Pennyroyal Tea" or "Territorial Pissings", it's more of an emotional style of songwriting than it is intellectual, and Kurt was very good at that.

I agree music matters as much, and to me a helluva lot more, than the lyrics. I also happen to enjoy Nirvana's music, and I think Kurt did a great job. In Utero is one of my favorite albums from the 90s.

I enjoy most of Nirvana's output and they are one of my favourite bands, but what I mean is that those Cobain HC lovers are annoying. When it comes to praising his persona instead of his music. Basically I think Kurt has been, and whole Nirvana have been, misunderstood by some people. But maybe I should not read YouTube comments. Dunno.

Yeah, Nirvana are for sure one of those bands that I find hard to love because of their fans. That being said some of my best mates love Nirvana whereas Foo Fighters are such a boring band that I don't really know anyone wild on them.