FULL TRACK LISTING REVEALS RARE GEMS ON NIRVANA’S ‘IN UTERO’ DELUXE REISSUE

The full track list for the upcoming 20th anniversary deluxe reissue of Nirvana‘s ‘In Utero’ has been revealed, and the release looks like it’s a must-have for any fan of the legendary grunge act.

Rolling Stone reports that a never-before-heard instrumental dubbed ‘Forgotten Tune’ will be among the many rarities that appear on the 70-song, 3-CD/1-DVD super deluxe edition of ‘In Utero,’ due Sept. 24. The track appears on Disc 2 of the set and was recorded during an ‘In Utero’ era rehearsal.

In addition to a remastered edition of the original mix of ‘In Utero,’ the deluxe reissue will feature a new 2013 mix of the entire album and more than 40 tracks of demos, B-sides, live performances and even a jam session. The third disc will feature Nirvana’s Dec. 13, 1993, Seattle concert that aired on MTV’s ‘Live & Loud.’ Check out the full track list below, and pre-order the ‘In Utero’ deluxe edition here.

CD ONE – Original album remastered plus all B-sides & bonus tracks recorded at Pachyderm

1. “Serve The Servants” (Albini mix/original release) – 3:39

2. “Scentless Apprentice” (Albini mix/original release) – 3:47

3. “Heart-Shaped Box” (Litt mix/original release) – 4:41

4. “Rape Me” (Albini mix/original release) – 2:51

5. “Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle” (Albini mix/original release) – 4:09

6. “Dumb” (Albini mix/original release) – 2:32

7. “Very Ape” (Albini mix/original release) – 1:55

8. “Milk It” (Albini mix/original release) – 3:54

9. “Pennyroyal Tea” (Albini mix/original release) – 3:37

10. “Radio Friendly Unit Shifter” (Albini mix/original release) – 4:51

11. “tourette’s” (Albini mix/original release) – 1:35

12. “All Apologies” (Litt mix/original release) – 3:55

13. “Gallons Of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through The Strip” (ex-U.S. bonus track) – 7:35

14. “Marigold” (B-side; “Heart Shaped Box) – 2:34

15. “Moist Vagina” (B-side; “All Apologies”) – 3:33

16. “Sappy” – 3:28

17. “I Hate Myself And Want To Die” – 2:59

18. “Pennyroyal Tea” (Litt mix) – 3:36

19. “Heart-Shaped Box” (Albini mix/unreleased) – 4:42

20. “All Apologies” (Albini mix/unreleased) – 3:58

CD TWO – 2013 album mix plus pre-album demos

1. “Serve The Servants” (2013 mix) – 3:36

2. “Scentless Apprentice” (2013 mix) – 3:49

3. “Heart-Shaped Box” (2013 mix) – 4:41

4. “Rape Me” (2013 mix) – 2:49

5. “Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle” (2013 mix) – 4:12

6. “Dumb” (2013 mix) – 2:32

7. “Very Ape” (2013 mix) – 1:57

8. “Milk It” (2013 mix) – 3:56

9. “Pennyroyal Tea” (2013 mix) – 3:32

10. “Radio Friendly Unit Shifter” (2013 mix) – 4:51

11. “tourette’s” (2013 mix) – 1:35

12. “All Apologies (2013 mix) – 3:55

13. “Scentless Apprentice” (Rio demo) – 3:54

14. “Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle” (Laundry Room demo) – 4:33

15. “Dumb” (Word Of Mouth demo) – 2:39

16. “Very Ape” (Rio demo) — 2:21

17. “Pennyroyal Tea” (Word Of Mouth demo) – 3:31

18. “Radio Friendly Unit Shifter” (Word Of Mouth demo) – 2:40

19. “tourette’s” (Word Of Mouth demo) – 2:14

20. “Marigold” (Upland Studios demo) – 3:25

21. “All Apologies” (Music Source demo) – 4:25

22. “Forgotten Tune” (Rehearsal) – 2:04

23. “Jam” (Word Of Mouth demo) – 5:44

CD THREE – Live & Loud: Live at Pier 48, Seattle, WA – 12/13/93

1. “Radio Friendly Unit Shifter”

2. “Drain You”

3. “Breed”

4. “Serve The Servants”

5. “Rape Me”

6. “Sliver”

7. “Pennyroyal Tea”

8. “Scentless Apprentice”

9. “All Apologies”

10. “Heart-Shaped Box”

11. “Blew”

12. “The Man Who Sold The World”

13. “School”

14. “Come As You Are”

15. “Lithium”

16. “About a Girl”

17. “Endless, Nameless”

DVD – Live & Loud: Live at Pier 48, Seattle, WA – 12/13/93

1. “Radio Friendly Unit Shifter”

2. “Drain You”

3. “Breed”

4. “Serve The Servants”

5. “Rape Me”

6. “Sliver”

7. “Pennyroyal Tea”

8. “Scentless Apprentice”

9. “All Apologies”

10. “Heart-Shaped Box”

11. “Blew”

12. “The Man Who Sold The World”

13. “School”

14. “Come As You Are”

15. “Lithium”

16. “About a Girl”

17. “Endless, Nameless”

EXTRAS:

18. “Very Ape” (Live & Loud Rehearsal)

19. “Radio Friendly Unit Shifter” (Live & Loud Rehearsal)

20. “Rape Me” (Live & Loud Rehearsal)

21. “Pennyroyal Tea” (Live & Loud Rehearsal)

22. “Heart-Shaped Box” (Original Music Video + Director’s Cut)

23. “Rape Me” (Live on “Nulle Part Ailleurs” – Paris, France)

24. “Pennyroyal Tea” (Live on “Nulle Part Ailleurs” – Paris, France)

25. “Drain You” (Live on “Nulle Part Ailleurs” – Paris, France)

26. “Serve The Servants” (Live on “Tunnel” – Rome, Italy)

27. “Radio Friendly Unit Shifter” (Live in Munich, Germany)

28. “My Best Friend’s Girl” (Live in Munich, Germany)

29. “Drain You” (Live in Munich, Germany)

FOO FIGHTERS FINISH WRITING NEW ALBUM, DAVE GROHL TALKS REISSUE OF NIRVANA’S ‘IN UTERO’

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl recently checked in with both some good news for fans of the band: Foo Fighters have completed writing their new disc, and it should be coming out in 2014.

In a recent interview with XFM, Grohl was forthcoming with all the details, sharing, “Well, I’ll tell you, we have been in our studio writing and in the past few weeks we’ve written an album and we are going to make this album in a way that noone’s ever done before and we’re pretty excited about it.” Although the writing process has wrapped, the disc isn’t expected out until some time in 2014, according to Grohl.

In addition to the new release, Grohl also hinted about 2014 being the year of the Foo, explaining, “It’s a little ways off – it’s not ready to happen right now but I think next year is going to be a really big year for the Foo Fighters without question.”

Grohl also took some time to chat about the 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s legendary final studio release ‘In Utero,’ and the upcoming reissue of the disc. “I recognize myself back then and I remember what it was like to be in the band but it’s hard to believe that that much time has gone by,” Grohl admitted.

“A lot has happened in those 20 years, when I think about ‘In Utero’ and what the world was like, what my life was like back then, it’s strange, you know. It’s kind of a blur to be honest,” Grohl said. “From the time that ‘Nevermind’ came out in September of 1991 to the time that Nirvana was over, it was really just a few years and a lot happened in those few years. I look back at this album and looking at the packaging and the old pictures and listening to songs that I haven’t heard in 20 years, all of these rarities and demos, it’s kind of a trip.”

10 BEST NIRVANA SONGS

The best Nirvana songs exemplify the band’s place in rock history, as the group changed the face of the music industry within a very short period. The iconic band embraced a sound that mixed hard rock’s power with punk’s attitude, leading the way in the “grunge” revolution. Led by the late Kurt Cobain and featuring the talents of Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl, Nirvana created a legacy that will continue to influence rock music for years to come. As you can guess with a band as legendary as Nirvana, creating a Top 10 list generated quite a heated debate among the Loudwire staff and it’s with all apologies that some very solid songs missed the cut. So here we are now, counting down the 10 Best Nirvana Songs:

10. 'In Bloom'

From: 'Nevermind' (2001)

In Bloom - Nirvana

Nirvana had already broken through by the time 'In Bloom' was released as a single, but this poppy, "pretty song" turned on fans outside of the rock world. Ironically, Cobain penned the track about the fans that latched on to their band after their 'Bleach' album, yet the infectious quality of 'In Bloom' generated its own fanbase-growing movement.

Bleach - Nirvana

9. 'About a Girl'

From: 'Bleach' (1989)

'About a Girl' was the accessible oddball on Nirvana's 'Bleach' album, but despite Kurt Cobain's fear about including such a poppy song on the much hard-hitting disc, the tune endured to become one of their most beloved tracks. Cobain penned the track for his then girlfriend, using some of their disagreements for inspiration. Though it wasn't a hit when included on 'Bleach,' 'About a Girl' got a second life when included on the band's 1994 'MTV Unplugged' collection.

Come as You Are - Nirvana

8. 'Come As You Are'

From: 'Nevermind' (1991)

When it comes to memorable riffs, Kurt Cobain's unaccompanied darkly moody intro to 'Come As You Are' is as recognizable as they come, but that's only part of the reason it makes the 10 Best Nirvana Songs list. Lyrically, the song is filled with contradictions throughout, leaving listeners with many interpretations over the years. However, the vocalist stated that it's about human behavior and how people often act contradictory to what you might expect.

7. 'School'

From: 'Bleach' (1989)

Simply put, this unheralded gem from the 'Bleach' album rocks. 'School' finds a killer groove in Cobain and Novoselic's playing and makes the most of it until the unbridled fury of the song's finale. The track is quite minimal lyrically, but Cobain has stated that it's his take on the Seattle scene at the time, mirroring the cliques at a school. "Won't you believe it / It's just my luck," repeatedly ponders the frontman, before unleashing his anguished screams of "No recess."

Heart - Shaped Box

6. 'Heart-Shaped Box'

From: 'In Utero' (1993)

After the abrasive, hard-hitting success of the 'Nevermind' album, Nirvana changed things up a bit, leading off their 'In Utero' album with the moody, introspective single 'Heart-Shaped Box.' The song has Grohl and Novoselic building the mood early on before joining Cobain in the chorus' explosion. Lyrically, the track offers one of the most unlikely declarations of love, with the singer exclaiming, "I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black." Now that's dedication!

Sliver - Incesticide

5. 'Sliver'

'Incesticide' (1992)

'Sliver' is the perfect blend of melody and aggression that Nirvana built their career on, yet sounds nothing like the rest of their catalog. The track, which was initially released as a non-album single in 1990, got some recognition on the band's 1992' 'Incesticide' rarities compilation. The song about a fussy youngster longing for his parents came together rather quickly with Cobain, Novoselic and Mudhoney's Dan Peters coming up with it during a practice session and taking advantage of a one-hour break in the band TAD's recording session to lay down the track.

Lithium - Nevermind

4. 'Lithium'

From: 'Nevermind' (1991)

Nirvana's 'Lithium' has it all. The track begins with some Cobain noodling and Grohl keeping a steady beat, but by the end its filled with the furious instrument-smashing glory that fans had come to love and it's a must for the 10 Best Nirvana Songs list. Cobain stated that lyrically the song, inspired by a relative, is about a guy whose girlfriend has died and turns to religion to give him a reason to live.

You Know You're Right - Nirvana

3. 'You Know You're Right'

From: 'Nirvana' (2002)

'You Know You're Right' may have arrived nearly a decade after Cobain's death, but it holds up with some of Nirvana's best music. The unique quality of Cobain's voice is on full display, as he delivers the verses in full rasp, while unleashing his full angst by the chorus. The track, recorded just months prior to his death, once again tackles the relationship dynamic and the resignation felt after an argument. As a final document of Nirvana's career, it fits right in with the passion and angst they captured so well over the years.

All Apologies - In Utero

2. 'All Apologies'

From: 'In Utero' (1993)

One of Nirvana's more introspective tracks is easily one of their best. 'All Apologies' first appeared on the band's 'In Utero' album, but took on even greater meaning after Cobain's death when it appeared on Nirvana 'MTV Unplugged' album. Though lyrically the song had nothing to do with his family, Cobain was quoted as saying in 'Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana' that "peaceful, happy comfort" that the song's sound provided was what he wished for Courtney Love and their daughter.

Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana

1. 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'

From: 'Nevermind' (1991)

It may seem like the obvious choice for No. 1, but it's not just the musical genius of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' that earns the track the top spot on our list of the 10 Best Nirvana Songs. Never has a single rock song changed the face of music as instantly as this one did. With a contradicting soft-loud approach inspired by the Pixies and angst-ridden lyrics sung with unwavering conviction, Cobain hit upon something seemingly simple yet universally connective and the music world was never the same.

What Is Your Favorite Nirvana Song?

We've offered our list of the 10 Best Nirvana Songs. Now it's your turn. Tell us what you think this list was missing and if you were to add a track, what would you take out? Let us know your thoughts on this list in the comments section below.