First Time "HEART SHAPED BOX" by Nirvana

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
  • I told my friends/co-workers that "I Write Sins, Not Tragedies" by Panic At the Disco is one of the best white boy songs I've ever heard. Now they're sending me song suggestions and I'm doing live reactions here.

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  • @HollywoodRobTV
    @HollywoodRobTV  Před rokem +132

    This is part of my "Trying White Music" series (for anyone who's new to the channel): czcams.com/play/PLxyxT-uehakbacgOcZa8JSUIAslJIyuqK.html
    Also, THANK YA'LL for 20,000 subs! Like wtf! I had 13,000 when I started this series a couple weeks ago. Un-fuckin-believable lmao

    • @robsykes1491
      @robsykes1491 Před rokem +3

      Love the videos. That whole album is amazing. For white folks who were teenagers and young adults he was our Tupac or Biggie. Some one who's artistry was taken too early.

    • @rabbyte3824
      @rabbyte3824 Před rokem +6

      I’ve subscribed to see where this series goes….
      If you’re sticking with 90’s Alt/rock then you need Alice In Chains and Smashing Pumpkins and definitely Stone Temple Pilots.
      Alice In Chains - “Down In A Hole”
      Smashing Pumpkins - “Zer0”
      Stone Temple Pilots - “Interstate Love Song”
      If you’re willing to expand outside of alt rock check out industrial:
      Nine Inch Nails - “Closer”
      K.M.F.D.M. - “Megalomaniac”
      Or Punk!
      Misfits - “Where Eagles Dare”
      NoFX - “Linoleum”
      Dead Kennedys - “Riot”
      Bad Religion - “Struck A Nerve”
      I hope you enjoy your journey!

    • @brentderamus8373
      @brentderamus8373 Před rokem +1

      Another great video! If you’re ready for something different to what you've listened to so far, check out Avatar Hail The Apocalypse, Motionless in White Loud, White Zombie More Human Than Human, Falling In Reverse Popular Monster, Bullet For My Valentine Tears Don't Fall, or Slipknot Custer

    • @nicnack74
      @nicnack74 Před rokem +1

      @@rabbyte3824 Also Soundgarden - Outshined and Black Days

    • @volatilemolotov2298
      @volatilemolotov2298 Před rokem

      Rage Against The Machine self title album. You should also react to a couple off of their 2nd album "Evil Empire"--at least Bulls on Parade and Down Rodeo. I think you should react to Bulls on Parade before you do a whole album from Rage, personally.

  • @mattnoonan6519
    @mattnoonan6519 Před rokem +412

    Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” is another grunge classic. The lead singer of Soundgarden is the same as Audioslave.

    • @joshpaz1
      @joshpaz1 Před rokem +25

      RIP Chris Cornell

    • @MrRockdabells
      @MrRockdabells Před rokem +10

      He's not gonna like Black Hole Sun dawg :D

    • @bsl275
      @bsl275 Před rokem +15

      @@MrRockdabells Yeah, but he'd like "Fell on Black Days"

    • @doggybones
      @doggybones Před rokem +5

      I think he should do "show me how to live" now that's a track

    • @Derekwinemiller
      @Derekwinemiller Před rokem +3

      Soundgarden "Rusty Cage" is a great song!! It was even covered by Johnny Cash!!

  • @ontheedge95
    @ontheedge95 Před rokem +170

    Fun fact: Kurt Cobain was also the lead guitar player for Nirvana! Not only did he write great lyrics, his guitar melodies were unmatched in the 90s

    • @HollywoodRobTV
      @HollywoodRobTV  Před rokem +85

      Bro, WHAAAAT! I’m doing another Nirvana video asap off this alone

    • @ontheedge95
      @ontheedge95 Před rokem +9

      @@HollywoodRobTV You won’t regret it! 👍🏼

    • @Hunnibholmes
      @Hunnibholmes Před rokem +2

      @@HollywoodRobTV It's awesome to see someone discover this stuff for the first time. I am really enjoying your channel. I hope you check out Al Yankovic's version of Smells like teen spirit and ganster's paradise too. Enjoy. BTW, did you know the lead singer of Foo Fighters was Nirvana's drummer for Smells like teen spirit?

    • @shaitan7ddd
      @shaitan7ddd Před 11 měsíci +2

      The drummer is a man by the name of Dave Grohl, who happens to be the singer for a band called Foo Fighters.

    • @LCapETan
      @LCapETan Před 10 měsíci +1

      nirvana Unplugged album is unreal@@HollywoodRobTV

  • @saltysteve1004
    @saltysteve1004 Před rokem +383

    90s Grunge was not only heavy musically but heavy lyrically as well. Many grunge bands were very anti-establishment and were trying to push back. I'd love to hear your take on Smashing Pumpkins 'Zero.' Keep 'em coming, Rob, these vids are godlike!

    • @HollywoodRobTV
      @HollywoodRobTV  Před rokem +56

      So Smashing Pumpkins is grunge too? And thanks Steve!

    • @JenLight
      @JenLight Před rokem +26

      @@HollywoodRobTV Grunge is a funny term. It was coined as a joke by the girl who answered the phones at an indie label (I wanna say sub pop but I might be wrong) when a Rolling Stone journalist called them for an interview. It was so insane how quick they blew up with Nirvana and the Meat Puppets, etc. that it was all just funny to them. Anyway, that journalist used the term in his article and it became a vague word for a collection of music that has very little in common besides its time period. Rage Against the Machine was categorized as grunge at times - just as a reference point.

    • @jacksmith-vs4ct
      @jacksmith-vs4ct Před rokem +1

      @@HollywoodRobTV yeah I'd say they are and they have some great stuff too

    • @saltysteve1004
      @saltysteve1004 Před rokem +9

      @@JenLight Funny that Grunge is used for bands that dont fit any other mold and most bands that are called Grunge typically are all about 'Fuck the system'

    • @marcusbeasley3212
      @marcusbeasley3212 Před rokem +7

      @@HollywoodRobTV Smashing Pumpkins is like a mix of grunge and some of the ethereal elements of dream pop. Start with Cherub Rock and work your way up from there. They have a peak cut off though so be careful about what you listen to post break up. They experiment with their sound a bunch though. They have one of the best rock drummers too. Jimmy Chamberlin is a drummer god.

  • @cent-kz2ti
    @cent-kz2ti Před rokem +523

    Kurt was more of an artist than a rockstar to me

    • @HollywoodRobTV
      @HollywoodRobTV  Před rokem +122

      I can't believe how well he writes. It's not "right on the nose" at all.

    • @robsykes1491
      @robsykes1491 Před rokem +40

      He was a poet at heart. Best lyrics since Jim Morrison.

    • @AlanBerman
      @AlanBerman Před rokem +22

      Much of Kurt's lyrics can be summed up as masterful use of contradictions and metaphors.

    • @bradkey6084
      @bradkey6084 Před rokem +26

      I think it pained him greatly that their music became a part of pop culture.

    • @chrwink35
      @chrwink35 Před rokem +5

      He was both

  • @scraff97
    @scraff97 Před rokem +58

    Kurt's voice was haunting, the timber in his voice was so cool.

    • @sowelly2808
      @sowelly2808 Před 2 měsíci

      The guitar bends you hear on “hey”, “wait” and “complaint” add to Kurt’s voice perfectly

  • @stevenpekrul9647
    @stevenpekrul9647 Před rokem +247

    That drummer back there is Dave Grohl, now lead of Foo Fighters, one of the biggest rock bands in the world currently. You should listen too "The Best of You" by the Foo Fighters.

    • @scottchladek1770
      @scottchladek1770 Před rokem +12

      Came to say the same thing, glad checked the comments. Dave is amazing, as was Nirvana, and so glad that he continued on afterwards.

    • @shadow7796
      @shadow7796 Před rokem +1

      I was gonna say it too.

    • @NevTheDeranged
      @NevTheDeranged Před rokem +15

      He's also in Queens of the Stone Age, another absolutely killer band.

    • @mrhippo2874
      @mrhippo2874 Před rokem +14

      I'd throw "The Pretender" in too.

    • @TheDeadjam421
      @TheDeadjam421 Před rokem +2

      Got to feed the Foos at a little dinner after their Rock Hall induction, a couple months before Taylor Hawkins passed away. Nirvana was my #1 favorite band growing up, this is my fav hidden gem, this version specifically
      m.czcams.com/video/pUOdoTa4crc/video.html

  • @tommychong4prez
    @tommychong4prez Před rokem +65

    On the subject of Cobain's ending, it's wild just how many artists that you've covered so far in this series had the same fate. Depression is a major theme among rock.

  • @MommaOsoIrish67
    @MommaOsoIrish67 Před 6 měsíci +17

    His voice is an instument itself. He had a way of connecting a person with every emotion he was feeling. While those of us without such vocal abilities think this is a gift, history within the music industry shows otherwise. How many of us can truly understand what it would be like to feel everything so intensely that it is conveyed easily through our voice? So many incredible artists have left us way too soon. Depression, a very common theme. Often leading to dependencies, self medicating, and ultimately their demise. While not all of them were that young, there's a reason for The Twenty Seven Club.
    RIP to the the many talented, tortured, souls.

  • @RubyRoks
    @RubyRoks Před rokem +136

    I'm so glad you checked this one out. This is probably my favorite Nirvana song for a variety of reasons. Kurt's way with words is incredible. If you're gonna listen to a full album from them, i highly recommend In Utero. Nevermind is more popular, but In Utero has more intricate songwriting all around

    • @cmath377
      @cmath377 Před rokem +6

      Definitely a more true representation of the bands sound and rawness.

  • @kiroky95
    @kiroky95 Před rokem +87

    Anything from the unplugged set from Nirvana is amazing. A lot of it is covers of other groups songs but they do an amazing job.

    • @jesstv3341
      @jesstv3341 Před rokem +9

      Second that. Especially their version of Where Did You Sleep Last Night. Goosebumps still every time.

    • @victoriashevlin8587
      @victoriashevlin8587 Před rokem +4

      @@jesstv3341 Utterly heart wrenching. A truly spectacular, yet almost devastating cover that was just perfect to end the Unplugged Set.

    • @jaredl8590
      @jaredl8590 Před rokem +2

      Absolutely seconded. Did Leadbelly proud.

    • @MonkeeKnucklez2
      @MonkeeKnucklez2 Před rokem +2

      More than any of Kurt’s other work, it honestly pains me that the person that performed that unplugged album thought so little of himself to end it all. A genuine tragedy that just highlights how depression is a real mental illness that needs to be taken seriously. If a person with that much talent thinks the world would be better without them, what chance does the average person have?

    • @MommaOsoIrish67
      @MommaOsoIrish67 Před 6 měsíci

      I was going to mention that as well. That entire set really exposed a person to the haunting qualities of his voice! "Where did you sleep last night" vastly underrated, was exceptional on the MTV unplugged set.

  • @MrRusty103
    @MrRusty103 Před rokem +141

    You should check out "The Man Who Sold the World." Technically not a Cobain song, but his cover is unreal and hits on some deep shit.

    • @JustTanya.
      @JustTanya. Před rokem +10

      Yeah, he did a great cover of it on MTV Unplugged. David Bowie was the original artist and he said he really liked it. He was surprised when he found out that Kurt liked his music and wanted to meet him but unfortunately Kurt passed away before that could happen.

    • @MrRusty103
      @MrRusty103 Před rokem +15

      @@JustTanya. God, could you imagine a prime Bowie/Cobain collab.

    • @niaboctruk138
      @niaboctruk138 Před rokem

      People react to man who sold the world.

    • @sanmerci
      @sanmerci Před rokem

      @@MrRusty103 Man, I wish!

    • @queenofswords6463
      @queenofswords6463 Před rokem +1

      I prefer the Cobain version to Bowies original.

  • @markastoforoff7838
    @markastoforoff7838 Před rokem +5

    When In Utero the album came out I was working at a factory I hated, the only thing that got me through the night was listening to this album. They were my favourite band back then.

  • @jasonb6860
    @jasonb6860 Před rokem +95

    One of my favourite parts of watching fans of Rap listening to rock is how much you appreciate lyrics waaay more than your average rock fan. Not that all rock fans ignore lyrics, but a whole lot will put up with a whole lot of filler nonsense meaningless word drivel. Keep on being awesome, and I hope you discover a ton more music that's fire!

    • @conliffeiain
      @conliffeiain Před rokem +19

      I think this is why a bunch of Rage Against The Machine fans were shocked to find out they were left wing. Like, I thought it couldn't get less subtle than RATM where they stand, but apparently some people were still surprised!

    • @jaredl8590
      @jaredl8590 Před rokem +1

      Agreed.

  • @ninja_tony
    @ninja_tony Před rokem +24

    I love that you said parts of the song are both gory and beautiful at the same time, because that’s exactly how I would describe the music video for the song - which you should definitely check out now that you’ve heard the song itself. If I’m not mistaken, there are two versions of the video, but that description I think applies to both of them.

  • @ianmcatee3311
    @ianmcatee3311 Před rokem +25

    If no one has asked you to listen to Alice in Chains yet you are missing out. Highly suggest "Man in the Box", "Nutshell", "Would?", "Rooster", "Down in a Hole" or "Them Bones". You'll thank me later, one of the best vocalists to come out of this era of rock.

    • @Herewearenowentertainus
      @Herewearenowentertainus Před rokem +6

      I have asked 😂 we are on the same page . Them bones , man in the box , dirt would … I’ve left comments all over

  • @andisizzle
    @andisizzle Před rokem +23

    I am so happy you hear the lyrics and not just the music. I'm born and raised in Seattle, was in HS in the 90s. Nirvana and all the other big bands from the era were an important part of that decade for me. I was a freshman when Smells Like Teen Spirit first broke big. I will always remember turning on the TV while getting ready for school and the video popped up. I just stood and watched until my mom shrieked at me to turn it off or miss the bus.
    That was pretty much how my teen days were from then on. Mom shrieking at me and me missing the bus.🤷

  • @NevTheDeranged
    @NevTheDeranged Před rokem +25

    I love watching people discover things I love, it's like I get to discover it for the first time all over again. And your insight and excitement is really taking it to the next level. I'm looking forward to taking the rest of this journey with you, bro.

  • @LunarisArts
    @LunarisArts Před 7 měsíci +5

    Love to see first time reactors singing along with the chorus.

  • @cesarag0723
    @cesarag0723 Před rokem +13

    Nirvana is my favorite all time band, I was obsessed with them back in the day. Broken when he ended his own life. Their music still hits too, people still trying to copy that sound with no success. RATM is a close #2 for me. Enjoy!

  • @boostin100
    @boostin100 Před rokem +67

    If you want some rock with a strong message and some amazing screaming guitar work, check out one of my all time favourites Cult Of Personality by Living Colour. You won’t be disappointed!

    • @mollyesther1
      @mollyesther1 Před rokem +18

      Oh yeah, Living Color is a black rock band from the 90s who never blew up like they should have.

    • @stephanies.9786
      @stephanies.9786 Před rokem +4

      Fantastic and underrated band! Great suggestion

    • @SuzakuX
      @SuzakuX Před rokem +2

      @@mollyesther1 They debuted at the absolute wrong time, right when grunge and alternative was picking up steam. They were great musicians but their sound was just too dated for mainstream success at the time.

    • @stevewest6927
      @stevewest6927 Před rokem +1

      THIS 🙌

    • @MIKEHCHERNOFF
      @MIKEHCHERNOFF Před rokem +4

      The lyrics for Type are like they were telling the future. Living Colour is criminally underrated.

  • @rawkmode6315
    @rawkmode6315 Před rokem +11

    You should do the live acoustic version of "Where did you sleep last night?" It's an amazing classic, and live in a tiny venue with like 50 people. It was on a show called, "MTV: Unplugged."

  • @larrychang14
    @larrychang14 Před rokem +28

    I love watching these, man. You're so animated, and your excitement when these songs hit is infectious. I always find myself smiling and nodding my head with you. You have some really interesting commentary too, makes me look at these classics in a different way. Keep it up!

    • @toastytodd
      @toastytodd Před rokem

      Ive really begun to appreciate his.. lyrical appreciation thats growing. Thats been my favorite point so far. Rock and metal lyrics are typically deep as fuck. And some of the artist are legendary status and make u wonder what cosmic energy channeled thru them and shit that made that.

  • @conliffeiain
    @conliffeiain Před rokem +14

    These videos have been such a great dissection of these songs, and a crazy nostalgic trip into the music I loved as a teenager. (Hi, it's me, another socially-conscious middle-aged white man checking in to say these bands transformed my whole worldview at a young age and it never really went away.) If you do another song from the album "Dumb" and "Very Ape" are great and not as well-known as some of the others. The album as a whole is a solid 10/10 though, so you can't go wrong. R*pe Me is a difficult song for sure, but the intention behind it is good.

    • @Herewearenowentertainus
      @Herewearenowentertainus Před rokem +1

      I was gonna suggest rape me it’s one of my favorites. Could you imagine hearing these songs for the first time all over again? This is so dope .

  • @clone4isme
    @clone4isme Před rokem +27

    I'd really love to see your reaction to a band like the White Stripes

  • @jasonkelley6185
    @jasonkelley6185 Před rokem +5

    You know, one of the things that makes you fun to watch is your introspection. Other reaction videos, they listen, they make some eyes at the music, then when it’s over, they say like and subscribe and they’re done. You break down details about what you like, don’t like, compare it to other things you watched, other things you’re in to. And along with you hilarious personality, you add more than just the song. Keep it going. There’s a reason Kurt is a legend. The more you go down the rabbit hole, the more you’ll find, both good and bad. You found the potion that said drink me, and you drank it. No turning back Hollywood.

  • @TheHouseofDDD
    @TheHouseofDDD Před rokem +8

    Bruh, your reactions are giving me LIFE! If you wan't to react to another Nirvana song, I highly suggest "Drain You" from Nevermind. Honestly there are so many songs I could clue you into. I wish I could just have a conversation about music with you, man. You're doing great. Keep it up, my friend.

  • @kristinamitchell716
    @kristinamitchell716 Před rokem +7

    I love your appreciation for lyrics. I'm a big lyric person myself.

  • @banjobanjo2
    @banjobanjo2 Před rokem +34

    You really need to react to "Time" by Pink Floyd. It's one of the greatest rock songs of all time. The lyrics are deep and the guitar solo is one of the most incredible ever done.

    • @Sanjayadhikari1
      @Sanjayadhikari1 Před rokem +1

      The song always gets me depressed, but then I go back to dogs and turn mean as ever lol just kidding - I am not a mean person hehe

  • @robnotwicz7002
    @robnotwicz7002 Před rokem +17

    On top of Kurts unique lyrics and delivery, Nirvana is way more rhythmically and texturally interesting than most rock bands. Turn up the bass and hear that slightly-off punching they're running underneath.

  • @cbdawg4242
    @cbdawg4242 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Drummer for Nirvana is Dave Grohl, who is also the lead singer for Foo Fighters

  • @Desu-Desu-Chan-San
    @Desu-Desu-Chan-San Před rokem +41

    Should try some Alice in Chains, songs like "Rooster", "Would", and "Man in the Box" might be up your alley

    • @mims5580
      @mims5580 Před rokem +1

      Yes!!! Rooster is an awesome choice when you keep in mind it’s an ode to Jerry Cantrell’s dad and his Vietnam tour. Layne Staley’s voice was magnetic.

    • @Herewearenowentertainus
      @Herewearenowentertainus Před rokem +1

      DIRT . THEM BONES

    • @mattblatchley2061
      @mattblatchley2061 Před rokem

      YES YES YES!!! and Them Bones!

  • @novic329
    @novic329 Před rokem +48

    If you like this I'd recommend "Man in the Box" "Them Bones" or "Would" by Alice in Chains. Similar vibe and lyrical content to Nirvana.

    • @atvena
      @atvena Před 8 měsíci

      Well said

  • @modulusshift
    @modulusshift Před rokem +5

    man I love Dave's drumming here, especially heading into the chorus. I don't usually notice Dave in Nirvana songs! honestly it kinda surprised me when I first heard "wait, the *drummer* is who got big out of Nirvana after Kurt?" (Dave Grohl went on to start the Foo Fighters, if you didn't know, he's basically modern rock royalty)
    Wow I'm impressed Nirvana made such an immediate impact on you! Ranking them right up with Rage was not something I was expecting. As someone who's just always heard Nirvana about, my older siblings loved this music, yeah I appreciate them a lot but I've never thought about what it must be like to approach them fresh.

  • @edmundfreeman7203
    @edmundfreeman7203 Před rokem +69

    Literally no joke. "Heart Shaped Box" is about Courtney Love's lady parts and being in love with Courtney Love.

    • @HollywoodRobTV
      @HollywoodRobTV  Před rokem +14

      Is it really about her "😺" or just love in general?

    • @edmundfreeman7203
      @edmundfreeman7203 Před rokem +11

      @@HollywoodRobTV From what I've heard, literally that. But really being love with her generally.

    • @russceasetheruss5360
      @russceasetheruss5360 Před rokem +9

      @@HollywoodRobTV The "heart-shaped box" was a literal gift she gave to him (an actual box shaped like a heart)... Love your vids btw, our tastes are very similar in these genres, even though I'm primarily a hip-hop head.

    • @johnandersonii
      @johnandersonii Před rokem +9

      ​@@HollywoodRobTV I dunno, but he describes a lot of being trapped in these lyrics. Meat eating orchids = pitcher plant which is a trap. Locked inside a box. Tar pit trap.

    • @sthenx0r
      @sthenx0r Před rokem +24

      He has said in an interview "heart shaped box" had two meanings - a literal heart-shaped box and, well, a vagina. But particularly a box that has him trapped in a relationship - meat-eating orchid etc. all nasty metaphors for getting pulled in by sex to a relationship. A lot of the imagery is various thoughts and fears about his marriage and having kids.

  • @sodafett
    @sodafett Před rokem +8

    Kurt was deep, man. I met them back in '90 in Seattle, got to chat with them in a pub on the wharf where they played a bit. The entire band was pretty cool, but Kurt was deep.

  • @muddro420
    @muddro420 Před rokem +4

    Kurt wrote the kind of songs you'll have to study for a second before you really hear it all. It's visceral and memorable but it's also packed with word play that you probably won't catch all of it right away. In this song, an example is something like "I've been drawn into your magnet tar pit trap" which is a cool line that sounds mysterious and angsty. But now consider that since I heard "magnet tar pit trap" as "Magnetar pit trap" the first time, I cannot unhear it. A magnetar is an impossibly heavy neutron star, which would have an immense an nearly inescapable gravity to it which would trap you if you got too close. You hear that, and you realize you're listening to it as a new song for the second time. A line that is weird and twisty like that, when you realize where it really gets its meaning, it feels like you unlocked a box and inside was a shard of this man's treasured mind. Put that shit in your playlist and experience it for awhile outside the context of content, and I promise you'll be rewarded.

  • @labinnah42
    @labinnah42 Před rokem +13

    Love this series you're doing. As much as you like guitar solos, you HAVE to listen to Jimi Hendrix. All Along the Watchtower & Castles Made of Sand would be my personal recommendations. It'll change your life, man.

  • @nacoran
    @nacoran Před rokem +14

    Nirvana had some great albums. I actually think their MTV Unplugged was the best, but Nevermind and In Utero were both great. A fun, more lighthearted song... Sliver.

    • @AtomicFolly
      @AtomicFolly Před 4 měsíci

      Possibly kurts greatest live performance and definitely one of the greatest things mtv ever did. Thats right kids. Mtv used to be actually really cool.

  • @AlanBerman
    @AlanBerman Před rokem +16

    Hey Rob, love that you're diving into this stuff. Your reactions are fantastic. Some suggestions for ya: Faith No More - Epic, VNV Nation - Epicentre, Kyuss - Demon Cleaner, Front 242 - Headhunter

    • @AlanBerman
      @AlanBerman Před rokem +3

      Side note / Just a thing to know: Dave Grohl (singer/leader of the Foo Fighters) was the drummer for Nirvana. You should definitely check out some Foo Fighters at some point. :)

    • @HollywoodRobTV
      @HollywoodRobTV  Před rokem +4

      Thanks, bro! "Demon Cleaner" sounds wild and interesting lmao

    • @LDC4th
      @LDC4th Před rokem +4

      Yes- seconding the Foo Fighters recommendation! I think you would really enjoy Pretender

    • @AlanBerman
      @AlanBerman Před rokem

      @@HollywoodRobTV Demon Cleaner is definitely "driving music" in my opinion. Kyuss is regarded as the original "desert rock" band- much of their stuff is best experienced driving fast on a desert road. 😁

    • @zennenn
      @zennenn Před rokem +2

      Definitely Faith No More, but maybe Real Thing instead, Epic isn't aging very well.

  • @mrichards2211
    @mrichards2211 Před rokem +5

    Nirvana is pretty legendary! 🔥 Btw, I just saw some big guy doing a reaction to you reacting to Killing In the Name. I haven’t watched it yet…

  • @uncluckable6535
    @uncluckable6535 Před rokem +2

    I'm a little late but 'captivating' is the word I'd use to describe Kurt's voice. It just grabs you and won't let you go.

  • @csestini
    @csestini Před rokem +7

    Another great Nirvana song to check out is Lithium. Would be a good one to react to if you haven't heard it yet.

  • @rishisahgal4529
    @rishisahgal4529 Před rokem +10

    Enjoying your videos a lot man. You've got great energy and a cool sense of humour. More Rage and Nirvana soon please! But give Closer by Nine Inch Nails a try... would love to see what you think

    • @conliffeiain
      @conliffeiain Před rokem +1

      I had this same thought. If Rob is sticking to early 90s white people music, Nine Inch Nails has to make an appearance. Closer or March Of The Pigs from Downward Spiral are both great. Hurt could be fun to see someone hear for the first time as well.

    • @amandaeaster3107
      @amandaeaster3107 Před rokem +1

      Ooooh closer! Yes!

    • @Trogdor_Strongbraid
      @Trogdor_Strongbraid Před rokem

      March of the Pigs would be better to lead with.

    • @Herewearenowentertainus
      @Herewearenowentertainus Před rokem

      NIN - March of the pigs

  • @derekrichardson7853
    @derekrichardson7853 Před rokem +1

    “Don’t think I don’t hear you drummer”
    That drummer is David Grohl. The creator and lead singer of Foo Fighters.

  • @joetontodonato883
    @joetontodonato883 Před rokem +36

    Please do a reaction video to Walk by Pantera and/or Man In The Box by Alice In Chains. These are exactly the type of Emo, white-boy songs your looking for. 🤘🏼

    • @drkbrhds
      @drkbrhds Před rokem +5

      Rooster, Would?, Man in The Box are all great choices!

    • @bearpaw7007
      @bearpaw7007 Před rokem +2

      @@drkbrhds Them bones is a good one as well. I wouldn't suggest Rooster as a first listen. Over 6 minutes and a little slower pace. That said, Rooster is my favorite Alice in Chains and one of my favorite rock songs in general. Man in the Box would be my top choice for him.

    • @drkbrhds
      @drkbrhds Před rokem +1

      @@bearpaw7007 I’d have to agree!

    • @anthonyarcher6808
      @anthonyarcher6808 Před rokem +1

      If you do what this comment says there is a lot of Pantera worth checking but Cowboys from hell is great as well.

  • @LogicalNiko
    @LogicalNiko Před 2 měsíci +1

    Kurt Cobain was an lyrical artist who really captured the problems of fitting in of the late 80s and early 90s. He was a genius in his music, but like many great artists the pain of his art ate up his life. His exploration of his sorrows ended up turning into depression and addiction and that spiraled.

  • @michellelapratt7972
    @michellelapratt7972 Před rokem +15

    Love your reactions!! Here are some suggestions:
    I Believe in a Thing Called Love - The Darkness
    Nirvana - MTV Unplugged (the entire recording is incredible)
    Do The Evolution - Pearl Jam (I am not a fan of them, but this song is incredible)
    Romantic Rights - Death From Above 1979
    Black History Month - Death From Above 1979
    Sexy Results - Death From Above 1979
    Long Hard Road Out of Hell - Marilyn Manson
    Man That You Fear - Marilyn Manson
    The Reflecting God - Marilyn Manson
    😊

    • @billyfarrington374
      @billyfarrington374 Před rokem +1

      Definitely second some Manson. Some other suggestions:
      Walk - Pantera
      Revolution - Kamelot
      Me, Myself & Hyde - Ice Nine Kils

    • @jakelawrence1086
      @jakelawrence1086 Před rokem +1

      Nirvana Unplugged is one of the finest live albums ever recorded

    • @ILJ68
      @ILJ68 Před rokem +1

      If doing Marilyn Manson you have to start with their cover of the Eurythmics Sweet Dreams (are made of this)

  • @benmarble4396
    @benmarble4396 Před rokem +1

    Drummer is David Grohl. Now lead singer of Foo Fighters... you should listen to their "The Pretender" for a great song. Love hearing someone discover a lot of the stuff I grew up on.

  • @nickkledis4195
    @nickkledis4195 Před rokem +3

    This is awesome to see! the 90s were definitely an awesome time for music with a major reaction against the pop 80s sound. Grunge and the harder guitar work.
    Nirvana
    Soundgarden (Chris Cornell was amazing)
    Alice in Chains
    Stone Temple Pilots
    Pearl Jam
    Weezer (Pinkerton in particular)
    Veruca Salt
    Bush
    Hole
    Smashing Pumpkins
    Temple of the Dog
    So many good songs from that era.

  • @systemofkev
    @systemofkev Před rokem +1

    And the band is considered an independent band. True pioneer of rock music. He has collaborations with Tenacious D, Cage the Elephant, and Queens of the Stone Age! Dave is a great musician!!!!

  • @lindseymetcalfe
    @lindseymetcalfe Před rokem +4

    If you like the drummer, you have to check out Foo Fighters (recommend The Pretender for first). The drummer in question is Dave Grohl, and he's also a good singer and great lyricist/guitarist.

  • @DaBroski100
    @DaBroski100 Před rokem +1

    F yeah, def check out more Nirvana. Recommend any of the following - "Lithium," "Drain You," "Dive," "Aneurysim," if you really wanna get wild, "Territorial Pissings," and of course their legendary MTV Unplugged performance of "Where Did You Sleep Last Night." I could go on, but those are some of my favorites.

  • @kubrickshithouse9350
    @kubrickshithouse9350 Před rokem +10

    check out "War Pigs" by Black Sabbath. it's gonna floor ya

  • @TheArchermonkey
    @TheArchermonkey Před rokem +1

    Thank you so damn much. I loved Nirvana as a teen, and somehow lost them along the way. Seeing them through your eyes just reminded me of what grabs you by the heart with them.

  • @russceasetheruss5360
    @russceasetheruss5360 Před rokem +3

    Song suggestion: Living Colour "Cult of Personality" (new subscriber)
    If you like the groove-rock style of Rage with solos, this is the one.

  • @devondeswardt6239
    @devondeswardt6239 Před 9 měsíci

    Nirvana are a true OG band. They only released 3 studio albums, but those 3 albums basically changed the course of rock. There were many other bands that definitely helped carry the tide, but Nirvana made the whole world take notice. Nirvana set a cultural trend in motion that is still going to this day. They were a “once in a generation” type band.

  • @pennylane1084
    @pennylane1084 Před rokem +4

    Nevermind is the superior Nirvana album, IMO. Would love to see a live stream of that album like you did for Hybrid Theory.

  • @benweber7035
    @benweber7035 Před rokem +2

    Honestly, bro, the best way to listen to Nirvana is on their live albums! Kurt’s energy is crazy and his ability to channel rage and emotion into performance is top notch. Live at Reading is an amazing album and Live at The Paramount also rips and was filmed and can be watched. They take Rock to the level of High Art

  • @daemoniks
    @daemoniks Před rokem +5

    The sooner you listen to Rage Against the Machine - Down Rodeo, the better.

    • @HollywoodRobTV
      @HollywoodRobTV  Před rokem +6

      Lmaooo I got so many comments about "Down Rodeo" and "Wake Up"
      They def in the queue

    • @troofunloads4112
      @troofunloads4112 Před rokem

      You're gonna have to say fuck it and just jam all their albums... they gotta plethora of shit that you'll want in your regular rotation!

  • @ericwilliams2546
    @ericwilliams2546 Před rokem +1

    Nirvana is probably my favorite band of all time, Kurt is one of the greatest musicians of all time to me, he was the primary force that changed hair metal into deep introspective music; goth, grunge, alt rock, nu metal, etc.. all that stuff wouldn't be anywhere near the same if he hadn't come along. His artistic talent is breath taking.

  • @soggypotato1505
    @soggypotato1505 Před rokem +3

    Do bulls on parade by rage, and wake up!!!

  • @GretchZ
    @GretchZ Před 7 měsíci

    He’s an underrated singer. His voice is a HUGE part what made them great.

  • @TheQuest07
    @TheQuest07 Před rokem +7

    Dont do a whole album at home by yourself. Listen to the whole album and film your reactions/reviews. Then chop it and release it in pieces. So the people can be involved in your album experience.
    So far nirvana and rage, two of the greatest bands of all time!

    • @HollywoodRobTV
      @HollywoodRobTV  Před rokem +4

      Hmmm! This is a dope idea

    • @TheQuest07
      @TheQuest07 Před rokem +1

      @@HollywoodRobTV I've never subscribed to a reaction channel btw but I'm enjoying your take and am now a sub
      Another good idea:
      After some time make a playlist of your favorite new found songs and have a few friends come over that have never experienced these types of genres before. Have them sit there with you and play it for them and get their reactions too.
      Same amazing tracks but a completely different video.

  • @austin148sam
    @austin148sam Před 8 měsíci

    Favorite thing to watch is people who are geared towards a select music genre who branches out. Fantastic videos and great way to bridge gaps in communities

  • @ericgerber8073
    @ericgerber8073 Před rokem +4

    Okay, been watching your recent videos and love em!! I see you like good music with lyrics that got something to say. Here’s my recommendations:
    Go back to Rage Against The Machine- “Bulls on Parade”
    Linkin Park - “Given Up” (this song has such a different meaning with Chester passing away)
    Disturbed - listen to “Striken” first to understand their original work and then their cover of “Sound of silence”. That cover is amazing musicianship
    Slipknot - “Spit it Out”, “Duality”, or “Before I Forget”
    Avenged Sevenfold Fold - “Critical Acclaim”
    Audio Slave - “Show me how to Live” (same guitarist from RATM)
    Lastly check out Alice In Chains - “Man in The Box”

    • @mrichards2211
      @mrichards2211 Před rokem

      I agree with all this. 🔥 also Slipknot Spit it Out live at Download…🔥

  • @direcircumstances
    @direcircumstances Před rokem +1

    This is the song that got me into Nirvana back when I was 14. I was hooked immediately.

  • @benf1111
    @benf1111 Před rokem +2

    The grunge era was fun and refreshing for an angsty 20 year old tired of the shallow music of the 80's. Gen X had it good.

  • @AustinKloud
    @AustinKloud Před rokem +1

    Soundgarden is my favorite Grunge band- when I saw them live in the 1980’s I didn’t think there was a greater live band. Chris Cornell the lead singer was an amazing vocalist.

  • @DaDamuse
    @DaDamuse Před rokem +1

    ive watched a few of these vids of yours man and i really appreciate how honest you are. when you hate it you hate it, when you like it you fkn like it! awesome

  • @mattnoonan6519
    @mattnoonan6519 Před rokem +1

    One performance, Nirvana wanted to perform “R*pe Me” on MTV, and MTV was completely against it. So to troll MTV, they started the guitar riff of “R*pe Me” and you know that freaked all the executives at MTV out.

  • @lyman17
    @lyman17 Před 5 měsíci

    As an obsessive music consumer and rock musician, I am really enjoying watching you discover new music.

  • @davidc.parkins1680
    @davidc.parkins1680 Před rokem +2

    Your videos are some of the best reaction videos I have ever seen! Good job and keep it up!

  • @randomfools808
    @randomfools808 Před rokem +1

    Kurt was a true artist. Always deep lyrics with a lot of meaning. His artwork shows it too. He had a lot of different views on fame.

  • @clovislazar3457
    @clovislazar3457 Před rokem +2

    Sometimes the heaviest rock songs have the deepest lyrics that let out some crazy good energy! Ive even cried, let out emotions that I needed to lol

  • @MarkWiseTechno
    @MarkWiseTechno Před rokem

    Nirvana! My favorite band for my entire life from 7 yrs old and onward.

  • @EricBilodeau-ln9vy
    @EricBilodeau-ln9vy Před rokem +1

    Nirvana and RATM are definitely 2 amazing bands to start listening to

  • @Kingleazard
    @Kingleazard Před rokem

    it gives me hope for the new generation that you can have so much fun on a song that old ! Heart shaped box was my favorite song when i was 17 ish, i'm 42 now, and it's still one of my favorite.

  • @daniellebergere3237
    @daniellebergere3237 Před rokem +2

    Nirvana’s Unplugged album is PERFECTION!!
    Do a reaction to RATM “Bullet in the Head” and then to “Know your Enemy”. I’ve been loving all this music since it was made and it still makes me feel some sort of way!!

  • @noonefromnowhere99
    @noonefromnowhere99 Před rokem +2

    The drummer is Dave Grohl, frontman of the Foo Fighters. His drumming is legendary

  • @bigbigtimeboy
    @bigbigtimeboy Před rokem +1

    KORN!! LOve Nirvana - that shaped me growing up. Gotta try out Korn soon bro. Cheers!

  • @mrhanekoma86
    @mrhanekoma86 Před 10 měsíci

    Growing up Queen and Nirvana were my favorite bands. Kurt had a phenomenal ear for a hook. His sense of melody was maybe even better than his pen.

  • @pancakejack5196
    @pancakejack5196 Před rokem +1

    "Hurt" is one of the most lyrically hard songs of all time, you should definitely react to that. I would react to the Johnny Cash cover first tho since the original artist said that it was his song as soon as he heard it

  • @mundanepants
    @mundanepants Před rokem

    I really appreciate how much you pay attention to the lyrics

  • @AwpZoomer
    @AwpZoomer Před rokem +2

    I gotta get in here early to recommend "Excuse Me" by Fire from the Gods. Awesome vibe and message.

  • @phelan511
    @phelan511 Před 7 měsíci

    Oh my god you NEED to listen to their unplugged album. Absolute gold.
    Also has my favorite cover of a David Bowie song.

  • @SUUUUURGE
    @SUUUUURGE Před rokem

    I like that you called Kurt out for his pen, his lyrics tended to come from his own poetry fragments. A few personal favorites of theirs aren't album tracks. Not that you need more suggestions, but You Know You're Right and Aneurysm would be my picks, and Old Age is a great unfinished one.

  • @AtlasCrafted
    @AtlasCrafted Před rokem +2

    One of the truest signs you're now a rock fan is when you get hyped for the solo, even if it doesn't really happen Lol
    Welcome to the family. We've got almost 100 years of music for you.

  • @ChrisSimokat
    @ChrisSimokat Před rokem

    It's really cool to see your appreciation of the music, lyrics, and your very genuine fun and energetic reactions to these songs in this series!

  • @philwallace6381
    @philwallace6381 Před rokem

    I truly appreciate your open-mindedness and honest criticism. I'm binging your trying white music series right now. Looking forward to seeing the rest.

  • @bobbosnap1693
    @bobbosnap1693 Před rokem

    Dude I love this. You should keep reviewing this genre! But make a second channel where people who grew up on this react to what you grew up on.

  • @jillhaas578
    @jillhaas578 Před 3 měsíci

    Had no idea Cobain was so respected in the hip hop community.. love it❤️. He’s a complete genius

  • @TwizzDoesCrypto
    @TwizzDoesCrypto Před rokem +2

    this was one of my absolute favorite songs in my angsty teenage years. if i may make a suggestion:
    “Jeremy” by Pearl Jam
    and watch the video. it’s from the 90s and still relevant to things that have been happening in schools these past years.
    EDIT: i forgot to mention i’m enjoying watching you go on this journey. it’s fun seeing your excitement and you crack me up with your random yelling 😂.

  • @johnsmith970
    @johnsmith970 Před rokem

    In Utero was one of the first albums I ever bought. Nirvana's impact on the music scene back then was incredible, I was only like 12 years old but it almost felt like a switch got flipped and great music started coming out of the woodwork.

  • @christyamar
    @christyamar Před rokem

    So I was 11 when smells like teen spirit came out and at a prep rally the chearleaders came out with the song and the whole school started to headbang!! All the cliques!! The rappers, the jocks and the Mexicans and all the girls! It was amazing! Welcome to the nirvana rabbit hole!! Aneurysm rules too!! Check it out!!

  • @camiruss811
    @camiruss811 Před rokem

    I'm loving this series!
    So fukin happy you are listening to the LYRICS!
    I have every type of music under my belt, people look confused when I take off a tool, or alice in chains, korn or NIN, disturbed, metallica
    Hoodie...
    And I'm wearing a
    Marley, 2Pac, or NWA, snoop, or dre, t-shirt under it!
    Or the opposite.
    Guitar solos were 70's to 90's thing

  • @amyable234
    @amyable234 Před 7 měsíci +1

    “Don’t think I don’t hear you drummer.” 😂
    Unknowingly praising one of the most famous musicians in the world.

  • @thej-menace8110
    @thej-menace8110 Před 5 měsíci

    The word you're looking for, for his voice is ETHEREAL

  • @mercraus
    @mercraus Před rokem +1

    Just found this series that you started and it's great! I know you from the FGC community, so it's cool seeing this from you too. I really enjoy the honesty and enthusiasm you're bringing to each video.
    Not sure if you're taking suggesttions from comments, but if you are please try listening to "Popular Monster" by Falling in Reverse. I really think it'll be one of your top white folk songs. 😆

  • @leenahbean
    @leenahbean Před rokem

    Watching you enjoy this makes me happy!! This is why I watch reaction videos. I appreciate you!