1. Smells Like Teen Spirit Is Essentially A Rip-Off Of More Than A Feeling
Throughout Neverminds production, Cobain cited the Pixies as being his main influence on the album for their use of loud/quiet dynamics. This style is none more evident than in their super-hooky power-pop hit, Smells Like Teen Spirit. It goes without saying Teen Spirit is a timeless anthem, and a perfect album opener, but it doesnt exactly spring from the fountain of originality. Let me clarify, that sentiment comes from the actions of its creator, not the opinion of this writer. During their appearance at the 92 Reading Festival, which is one of their most hailed live performances and came before Nevermind was released, Cobain set about playing hit-single More Than A Felling from progressive rock group Boston that led into the intro of Teen Spirit. With this act, he proved that both guitar licks reek of incredibly similar sound, tempo and chord progressions. Cobain never admitted that he stripped the riff from the song, but actions speak louder than words... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRFnmjjgBdM
