NIRVANA HYPE
If American popsters Nirvana are not the most overhyped creation since that late 60s phoney moon landing, then I'm a Greek speaking Dutchman (an Afrikaner in fact). I call them popsters because these guys have the audacity to claim alternative status whilst remaining at the zenith of pop charts and record company promotions. Donna Yuzwalk gave them another mediocre review. Deservedly so, considering they were on stage for just over an hour, playing to "hundreds of over-excited teenagers" who no doubt form a considerable base of their audience now that record companies are seizing on the next big perceived alternative thing. Live these guys don't shape up to the Fugazis and Butthole Surfers of this world. Even Rachel Hunter's hairy husband said he was suspicious of Nirvana's success and frankly the few singles I've heard make me wonder what the fuss is about. I haven't heard all of Nevermind, I'd rather listen to Jive Bunny's Slim Whitman remix while eating a Big Mac with pubes. Adios hyperbole, Sam B. Rillium
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Rip It Up, Issue 176, 1 March 1992, Page 22
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