From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah
| From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah | ||||
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| Label (s) | Geffen Records | |||
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CD, LP |
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Title (number) |
18th |
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running time |
54 min 03 s |
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Studio (s) |
various recordings from various clubs |
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From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah (English From the muddy banks of the Wishkah ) is the second live album by the American grunge band Nirvana . It was compiled by former bassist Krist Novoselic in memory of band leader Kurt Cobain who died in 1994 and released on October 1, 1996.
meaning
In Aberdeen , Washington , the Wishkah River flows into Grays Harbor on the sand banks of the Pacific Ocean . This is where the band formed in 1987 and began to process their shabby, expressionist impressions into music. From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah sums up these rough qualities of the band on stage and stands in contrast to the first live album ( MTV Unplugged in New York ), which, on the other hand, appears solemn, glamorous and graceful. From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah captures nirvana raw, harsh and direct. This live album is no less passionate. It reviews six years of the band's career and at the same time closes the chapter Nirvana with a dignified and loud farewell.
Emergence
Krist Novoselic and drummer Dave Grohl heard each other through hundreds of audio recordings of their careers. They pursued the goal of being able to present an "honest and real" live record, which on the one hand presents the special live feeling of the band, on the other hand simultaneously captures the various stations of the band between 1989 and 1994 and also the most meaningful recordings in sets an overall context and forms it into the most representative setlist possible. That is why the songs were not lined up in chronological order and they went back to various concerts.
The live record presents the band between Seattle and Springfield , between London and Amsterdam and in places between the smallest American clubs and the Reading Festival in Reading (England).
style
The songs are loud, harsh and typical of Nirvana. Musically characteristic is the combined change between loud and soft arrangement parts. These consist of memorable, often quite simple guitar riffs , melody-bearing bass lines and dynamic drumming. The quality of the recordings varies from simple soundboard recordings on cassette to 24-track recordings.
Cover
The cover features a collage of various live photos by Lisa Johnson, Mark Kates, Kevin Mazur and Charles Peterson. These were put together by Robert Fisher, the band's longtime graphic designer. There are more photos from Nirvana's career in the booklet, as well as a three-page liner note by Krist Novoselic:
"By presenting this record we hope to bring the ultimate fascination with Nirvana (especially Kurt) as well as the passion we had with the music we made to the fore again."
Track list
- Intro December 3, 1989; London Astoria in London, UK - 0:52
- School November 25, 1991; Paradiso in Amsterdam, Holland (1989, Bleach ) - 2:40
- Drain You December 28, 1991; O'Brien Pavilion in Del Mar , USA (1991, Nevermind ) - 3:34
- Aneurysm December 28, 1991; O'Brien Pavilion in Del Mar, USA (1992, Incesticide) - 4:31
- Smells Like Teen Spirit December 28, 1991; O'Brien Pavilion in Del Mar, USA (1991, Nevermind) - 4:47
- Been a Son November 25, 1991; Paradiso in Amsterdam, Holland (1992, Incesticide) - 2:07
- Lithium November 25, 1991; Paradiso in Amsterdam, Holland (1991, Nevermind) - 4:10
- Sliver November 10, 1993; Civic Center in Springfield, USA (1992, Incesticide ) - 1:55
- Spank Thru November 19, 1991; Castle Theater in Rome , Italy - 3:10
- Scentless Apprentice December 13, 1993; Pier 48 in Seattle, USA (1993, In Utero ) - 3:31
- Heart-Shaped Box December 30, 1993; Great Western Forum in Los Angeles , USA (1993, In Utero) - 4:41
- Milk It January 7, 1994; Seattle Center Arena in Seattle, USA (1993, In Utero) - 3:45
- Negative Creep October 31, 1991; Paramount Theater in Seattle, USA (1989, Bleach) - 2:43
- Polly December 3, 1989; London Astoria in London, UK (1991, Nevermind) - 2:30
- Breed December 3, 1989; London Astoria in London, UK (1991, Nevermind) - 3:28
- Tourette’s August 30, 1992; Reading Festival in Reading, UK (1993, In Utero) - 1:55
- Blew November 25, 1991; Paradiso in Amsterdam, Holland (1989, Bleach) - 3:36
- Various concert excerpts and announcements that can only be heard on the fourth page of the double vinyl version of the album - 5:00
success
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From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah debuted at number one on the US Billboard charts. The album also shot straight into the top 10 on other larger music markets. No singles were released from the album. Only from the live version Aneurysm (1992, Incesticide ) was there a radio single produced for advertising purposes, which was often played.
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 Argentina (CAPIF)
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 gold
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30,000 |
 France (SNEP)
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2 × gold
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200,000 |
 Japan (RIAJ)
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gold
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100,000 |
 Canada (MC)
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 2 × platinum
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200,000 |
 Austria (IFPI)
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gold
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25,000 |
 Spain (Promusicae)
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gold
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50,000 |
 United States (RIAA)
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platinum
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1,300,000 |
 United Kingdom (BPI)
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gold
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100,000 |
| All in all |
7 × gold 3 × platinum |
2,005,000 |
Main article: Nirvana / Awards for Music Sales
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ release date
- ^ Krist Novoselic, 1996, liner note in the booklet of the album From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah
- ↑ Chart positions: DE AT CH UK US
- ^ Gary Trust: Ask Billboard: Rihanna's (Quirky) Record in the Hot 100's Top 10 with 'Needed Me'. In: Billboard. September 18, 2016, accessed September 18, 2016 .