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6 Music's Deep Dive into Nevermind

We're looking back on Nevermind & the music from 1991 all day today. Butch Vig recalls his memories of making the album, & Mark Archer from Altern8 talks about the dance music of 91.

Friday 24th Sept will see a celebration across the daytime shows here at 6 Music of Nirvana's groundbreaking Nevermind album as it celebrates its 30th birthday. All day long, we'll be looking at this pioneering and culture shifting piece of work and playing music from the year of its release - 1991 - to provide context and reflection.

Throughout the day we鈥檒l be playing the album in full, a track each hour, as well as hearing from artists on what the album means to them. With Chris this afternoon, the album's producer Butch Vig shares some memories of making the album and in-depth production notes. Also, the Breeders and Wu Lu talk about what the album means to them.

Plus a look at the wider music scene in 1991 - Mark Archer from Altern-8 talks to Chris about the dance music scene of the time.

3 hours

Music Played

  • The Source

    You Got The Love (feat. Candi Staton)

    • React.
  • C+C Music Factory

    Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) (feat. Freedom Williams)

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
  • Crystal Waters

    Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee)

    • Smash Hits 1991 (Various Artists).
    • Dover Records.
  • Erasure

    Love to Hate You

    • Awesome 2 - Various Artists.
    • EMI.
  • Jesus Jones

    International Bright Young Thing

    • Food.
  • EMF

    Unbelievable

    • Awesome 2 - Various Artists.
    • Chrysalis.
  • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince

    Summertime

    • Jive.
  • Alison Limerick

    Where Love Lives

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG.
  • Rozalla

    Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)

    • Rozalla - Everybody's Free.
    • Epic.
  • Electronic

    Get The Message

    • Factory.
  • The Farm

    All Together Now

    • EMI.
  • Vic Reeves & The Wonder Stuff

    Dizzy

    • Mad For The 90's (Various Artists).
    • EMI.
  • Boyz II Men

    Motownphilly

  • Gary Clail

    Human Nature

    • CAMDEN.
  • Pearl Jam

    Alive

    • Epic.
  • Blur

    There's No Other Way

    • Food.
  • Nirvana

    Territorial Pissings

    • Nevermind.
    • DGC.
  • Oceanic

    Insanity

  • 狈鈥怞辞颈

    Anthem

  • P.M. Dawn

    Set Adrift On Memory Bliss

    • A&M.
  • Kitchens of Distinction

    Drive That Fast

  • My Bloody Valentine

    Only Shallow

    • LOVELESS.
    • CREATION.
  • Nirvana

    Drain You

    • Nevermind.
    • DGC.
  • Anthrax

    Bring the Noise (feat. Chuck D)

    • Moshers 1986-1991.
    • Island.
    • 15.
  • 2 Unlimited

    Get Ready For This

    • The Ultimate Rave.
    • 15.
  • Primus

    Jerry Was A Race Car Driver

  • SL2

    DJs Take Control

    • XL Recordings.
  • Nirvana

    Sliver

    • Incesticide.
    • Geffen Records.
  • Nirvana

    Smells Like Teen Spirit

    • Geffen.
  • Nirvana

    Drain You

  • Blame

    Music Takes You

  • Primal Scream

    Higher Than The Sun

    • Creation Records.
  • Young Disciples

    Apparently Nothin'

    • TALKIN' LOUD.
  • Nirvana

    Lounge Act

    • Nevermind.
    • DGC.
  • Voice of the Beehive

    Monsters & Angels

    • Precious - Various Artists.
    • Dino.
  • The Wedding Present

    Suck

  • 惭辞迟枚谤丑别补诲

    The One To Sing The Blues

Broadcast

  • Fri 24 Sep 2021 13:00

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