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No Medium: The Unauthorized Book of A Band That Changed the World

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Nirvana was one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time. Their album Nevermind, released in 1991, was a critical and commercial success, and helped to define the sound of the 1990s. Nirvana's music was characterized by its raw energy, catchy melodies, and introspective lyrics. The band's frontman, Kurt Cobain, was a charismatic and troubled figure who became an icon of the grunge generation.

No Medium

by Michael Azerrad

4.7 out of 5

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No Medium is the definitive story of Nirvana. Written by acclaimed music journalist Michael Azerrad, No Medium is a deeply researched and engaging account of the band's rise to fame, their struggles with addiction and mental illness, and their tragic end. Azerrad interviewed dozens of people who knew Nirvana, including the band members themselves, their friends, family, and associates. He also pored over thousands of pages of archival material, including Cobain's journals and letters.

The result is a book that is both intimate and insightful. Azerrad captures the excitement and chaos of Nirvana's early days, their struggles with fame, and the personal demons that ultimately destroyed them. No Medium is a must-read for any fan of Nirvana or anyone interested in the history of rock music.

Praise for No Medium

"A definitive and engrossing account of one of the most important bands of our time." - The New York Times

"A must-read for any fan of Nirvana." - Rolling Stone

"A powerful and moving portrait of a band that changed the world." - The Washington Post

About the Author

Michael Azerrad is a music journalist and author. He is the author of the critically acclaimed books Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana and Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981-1991.