Nevermind (1991)
0.5960Canon Score · ranked #9 all time
Aggregated from 8 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
Nevermind is the second studio album and major label debut by American rock band Nirvana, released on September 24, 1991, by DGC Records. It was Nirvana's first release to feature drummer Dave Grohl. Produced by Butch Vig, Nevermind features a more polished, radio-friendly sound than the band's prior work.
Why it ranks #9
Every list on which Nevermind appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| VH1 100 Greatest Albums (2001) | Critics' canon | #2 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #6 / 500 |
| Apple Music 100 Best Albums (2024) | Critics' canon | #9 / 100 |
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #11 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #17 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| TIME All-TIME 100 Albums (2006) | Editorial list | Selected |
| Pazz & Jop critics' poll #1 albums | Award | Winner |