Whats the difference between Nirvana & Weezer?

14232949 · 06-03-2014, 01:38 PM

Here's a difference. How many B-Sides, rarities, compilations, bootlegs, unreleased material has been released from Nirvana? Plenty. Lots and lots.
It all sounds the same. All very atypically grungy.

They've never had a 'songs from the black hole' and they never will.

Also, have Nirvana ever actually made anyone feel something. Many people point to Pinkerton and Blue as albums that helped them grow emotionally.
Does anyone ever look at Bleach or Nevermind and say this is my go-to album when such happens or this is pivotal in my growth as a person? (not to be mistaken with growth in music taste)

Maybe I'm speaking for myself but the only thing Nirvana's music causes me to do is roll my eyes and turn down the volume.

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

The main difference to me is that they play 2 different styles of music, i can't think of a weezer song that sounds like Nirvana, to me they sound more like the pixies, i mean 'i bleed' is basically 'the sweater song' with a few tweaks

Still, it doesn't mean Weezer was just rip off of the pixies they had their own originality to them, same as nirvana, both bands are 2 different from each other, Nirvana is more like an overproduced garage grunge band and Weezer is more like a college band that are polished musicians but play stupid songs.

I think Kurt was a better Artist but Rivers is a better musician cause if you measure both bands by their guitars and song arrangements, Weezer is actually better, they have better backup vocals, better guitars, better solos but NOT better drums, Nirvana had better drumming with dave and a more genuine angst with their music and a better developed signature sound.

I luv both bands but i think there is little comparison between the 2

the two bolded statements...

A). Surely if anyone could be suspected of this, it's Nirvana.
B). You have listened to Pinkerton, haven't you?

Surell · 06-03-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Neapolitan

There were more bands than just Pixies that influenced Nirvana, other influences are:

if I ever see you forget Dinosaur Jr. again you're out of here.

Black Francis · 06-03-2014, 02:11 PM

@Manky

At least in my case, Yea, i can say i relate more to Kurt's style of lyrics than Rivers, it's less obvious and more artistic Rivers is more direct and simple with his approach.

I think Kurt was a better writer than Rivers and he also conveyed his message better. but it's like you said, maybe that's just my opinion cause i prefer Nirvana over Weezer.

A CD that helped me grow as a teen was In utero, especially the lyrics in 'Serve the servants'

"As my bones grew they did hurt
They hurt really bad"

it's a less obvious way of saying he had a rough time going through puberty, also Kurt was more popular than Rivers, he was a figure head in the Grunge movement were as Weezer was just a quirky alternative band.
Part of that was because alot of fans looked up to Kurt Cobain, few fans put Rivers on a pedestal like Nirvana fans do it with Kurt and that says alot about the influence he had on a generation. i don't think Rivers ever achieved that kind of status

Black Francis · 06-03-2014, 02:15 PM

Regarding your questions

Yes, i have listened to Pinkerton but i still prefer Nirvana's approach

And yea i guess Nirvana did rip off their Loud/quiet/load dynamic but i wouldn't say either band ripped the pixies off, i think they just influenced them a little.

cgw · 06-23-2014, 06:20 PM

I guess I can see how they might be compared. Easier to contrast though.
I saw them the other night and they played Song 2 which is ironic to me because I was thinking (to myself) that they were a sort of American britpop band (but better).

Norg · 06-27-2014, 02:55 AM

one bands name starts with a N and the other with a W .

neardeathexperience · 07-03-2014, 08:59 PM

Nirvana is always closer to the front of record store shelves then Weezer.

06-03-2014, 02:11 PM	#23 (permalink)
Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	@Manky At least in my case, Yea, i can say i relate more to Kurt's style of lyrics than Rivers, it's less obvious and more artistic Rivers is more direct and simple with his approach. I think Kurt was a better writer than Rivers and he also conveyed his message better. but it's like you said, maybe that's just my opinion cause i prefer Nirvana over Weezer. A CD that helped me grow as a teen was In utero, especially the lyrics in 'Serve the servants' "As my bones grew they did hurt They hurt really bad" it's a less obvious way of saying he had a rough time going through puberty, also Kurt was more popular than Rivers, he was a figure head in the Grunge movement were as Weezer was just a quirky alternative band. Part of that was because alot of fans looked up to Kurt Cobain, few fans put Rivers on a pedestal like Nirvana fans do it with Kurt and that says alot about the influence he had on a generation. i don't think Rivers ever achieved that kind of status __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

06-03-2014, 02:15 PM	#24 (permalink)
Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	Regarding your questions Yes, i have listened to Pinkerton but i still prefer Nirvana's approach And yea i guess Nirvana did rip off their Loud/quiet/load dynamic but i wouldn't say either band ripped the pixies off, i think they just influenced them a little. __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

06-23-2014, 06:20 PM	#25 (permalink)
cgw Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 51	I guess I can see how they might be compared. Easier to contrast though. I saw them the other night and they played Song 2 which is ironic to me because I was thinking (to myself) that they were a sort of American britpop band (but better).

06-27-2014, 02:55 AM	#26 (permalink)
Norg Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,358	one bands name starts with a N and the other with a W .

07-03-2014, 08:59 PM	#27 (permalink)
neardeathexperience Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 531	Nirvana is always closer to the front of record store shelves then Weezer.