Nirvana

On September 30, 1989, Nirvana delivered a blistering performance of "School" at the Cabaret Metro in Chicago, a venue steeped in music history. At this point in their career, the band had just released their debut album, *Bleach*, in June of that year. It was still early days, and Nirvana was largely under the radar in the grunge scene dominated by bands like Soundgarden and Mudhoney. There’s an electrifying energy in this live recording, showcasing Kurt Cobain’s raw vocal power and the band’s gritty sound—a preview of what was to come. Interestingly, the performance captures the band’s transition from an underground act to a leading force in alternative rock, foreshadowing their monumental rise following the release of *Nevermind* just two years later. The unmistakable passion in Cobain's voice hints at the emotional struggles he faced, reminding us that behind the frenetic performance, there lurked a profound depth of feeling that would resonate deeply with fans around the world.

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