Nirvana

Nirvana's live performance of "Aneurysm" at the Reading Festival on August 30, 1992, came shortly after the release of their groundbreaking second album, "Nevermind," which had debuted the previous year in September 1991. This album catapulted the band into the mainstream, solidifying their status as key figures in the grunge movement and alternative rock. "Nevermind" featured iconic tracks such as "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come as You Are," which had already garnered immense popularity. By the time of the Reading performance, Nirvana was riding high on their newfound fame, and the set included a mix of tracks from "Nevermind" as well as older songs from their debut album, "Bleach." Notably, the Reading festival show is often remembered for its intense energy and for Kurt Cobain’s charismatic yet troubled stage presence, reflecting the band's complex relationship with fame and their evolving sound during this pivotal moment in their career.

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