3. Nick Dika Discusses Nirvana, Nevermind

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Nick Dika of Arkells takes us through a deep dive into Nirvana’s Nevermind – an album that, incredibly, Al had never listened to all the way through. He also discussed how Arkells came to record Campfire Chords, which they released last August.

You can reach Nick Dika on Twitter at @NickDika. Arkells is also on Twitter at @arkellsmusic.

You can also purchase Campfire Chords and other Arkells-related items from their website: http://www.arkellsmusic.com/band/.

At the 22:21 mark, I talked about a story I had read regarding the time Weird Al Yankovic asked Kurt Cobain for permission to parody Smells Like Teen Spirit. An account of that encounter can be found here: http://www.alternativenation.net/kurt-cobains-hilarious-reaction-weird-al-asking-parody-nirvana/.

WARNING: During the course of this podcast, we discuss some disturbing lyrical content that may not be appropriate for all listeners.

1:08 Nick Dika joins the show

1:46 How Arkells’ Campfire Chords came about

4:41 What’s next for Arkells? 

5:20 Why did Nick choose to discuss Nevermind?

10:26 Why Nevermind has had such staying power

13:44 Is Nevermind a great bass album?

16:04 Nick’s favorite tracks

17:23 How to overcome Smells Like Teen Spirit burnout

18:47 Al sings Nirvana at the dog park

19:34 Al’s initial impressions

Track-by-track breakdown

27:35 Smells Like Teen Spirit

27:47 In Bloom

31:55 Come As You Are

35:52 Breed

37:51 Lithium

39:39 Polly

41:14 Territorial Pissings

46:20 Drain You

47:59 Lounge Act

51:55 Stay Away

54:40 On a Plain

55:13 Something In The Way

57:26 Endless, Nameless

59:56 Better album: Nevermind or In Utero?

Outro is from Leather Jacket by Arkells

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