Skid Row (Nirvana) - Rehearsal Tape, Summer 1987

Skid Row (later known as Nirvana) rehearses at the Cobain residence in Aberdeen, WA, in the Summer of 1987. Pictures are of the band playing live around late spring-late summer.
00:00 Love Buzz
04:33 Downer
06:45 Mexican Seafood
08:44 Pen Cap Chew
13:23 Spank Thru
17:03 Floyd the Barber
19:30 White Lace and Strange
21:47 Hairspray Queen
26:47 Annorexorcist
29:25 Unknown #1 (cuts out)
30:02 If You Must
33:58 Unknown #2 (Mrs. Butterworth)
38:01 Unknown #3
42:41 Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves

[@aaronburckhard3989]

Hey this is burckhard here and I wanna say much love for all the killer comments. For you to like my drumming thanks

[@user-jy5hi7nj6y]

it is an honor to see you here mr Burckhard, a shame to see such talent and skill lost in time

[@patrickosullivan7783]

Your drumming is awesome man.

[@joikuja2827]

Unknown #3 is one of my favorite Nirvana-tracks, any other drummer would be wrong for that song. Dark, dark, dark, lovely. All the best for you, Aaro, as we dearly call you in Finland.

[@rarestnirvana]

you rock aaron

[@jasonwolfe9623]

Thanks for being part of one of history greatest bands!!! I've collected live tapes since 1997 and the few shows from 1987 were like gold!!!!! It sounds like you guys were enjoying yourselves. Plus Krist singing gyspes tramps and thieves was fucking hilarious!! Thanks again sir!!!! Rock on!!!

[@kevingill1421]

BONG HIT RIGHT BEFORE FLOYD THE BARBER CLASSIC

[@joshuafisher8771]

+Kevin Gill I know right most likely kurt

[@syfo3-186]

isn’t it a drink

[@MrBownze]

@@joshuafisher8771 nah, prolly the drummer. Drummers are always wasted.

[@enthra1728]

It sounds more like one of those bong hit impressions you do with water in your mouth. Lol.

[@sed8me69]

@@MrBownze, yip... Then you see the dude from B-52's dressed like he's in StarTrek and realise . . . . That the bassist is more wasted than that dude. :D

[@chiefmangas2367]

0:04 Love Buzz 04:33 Downer 06:45 Mexican Seafood 08:44 Pen Cap Chew 13:23 Spank Thru 17:03 Floyd The Barber 19:30 White Lace and Strange 21:47 Hairspray Queen 26:51 Annorexorcist 29:25 Unknown #1(cuts out) 30:02 If You Must 33:58 Unknown #2(Mrs. Butterworth) 38:01 Unknown #3 42:48 Gypsy's , Tramps & Thieves

[@stacy9240]

KurDt CObain89 Thanks for saving me having to look at the description and scroll all the way to a song each time

[@TYRENMONDOR]

All unknowns are good

[@aggelbeatboxer]

@@stacy9240 yeah, now you have to scroll all the way down to the comment section

[@JohnDoukasPhotography]

Unknown #3 is pretty cool

[@sadmelody3764]

Unknown 3 it's Mrs Butterworth, song called

[@kikiu2619]

Sorry guys, you'll never make it. Go hair metal or you're done.

[@sheriffedits453]

Lol

[@sheriffedits453]

@. r/woosh

[@prpwnage9296]

Good job they went full hair metal shortly after this

[@gabefranco6572]

Ruby Baby A self inflicted r/woosh of sorts

[@lops6179]

whY DoNt yoU tRADE thoSe GuItars FRo ShoVeLLS? \

[@hectorosbert]

i like how the bassline of 'Love Buzz' is slightly closer to the original version by Shocking Blue, nice to hear how their songs evolve.

[@captainwalter]

Yea. Funny cause Kurts guitar riff is actually the same as the one on Bleach, also the same that the Krist eventually uses on the bass. So cool to hear this early version. Like the aesthetic and the vision was there well before the skill (Kurt's vocals were in their infancy).

[@krisfrederick5001]

Noticed

[@Tyrannosaurine]

Whoa, Kurt’s guitar playing on this version of Love Buzz is great.

[@JoseGomez-ys3zs]

It's closer to the original, because this is the early version before Nirvana rerecorded it for their first album. For a really popular grunge band in history, they were the first grunge band to go pop in training compared to other grunge bands before Nirvana.

[@JoseGomez-ys3zs]

Fun fact, Green River was the very first grunge band in history since 1983 in Seattle. Because the band was formed in Seattle, they made their own music and influenced Nirvana very well. Long story.

[@Cracky0979]

I've seen and heard more Nirvana today on youtube than I was ever able to growing up in the 80's/early 90's... amazed at what's available, this recording especially. Thank you.

[@davidmcbride8906]

I love this one

[@popkorn256]

Yeah, and the sound quality is surprisingly great!

[@larrybutler4914]

They got some imports and bootlegs

[@pleasuretokill]

I've made this comment on a ton of music/metal/punk pages.... these kids don't know how good they have it. As a 43 year old, we would dream of having 1/100th of the rare, crazy, obscure stuff these kids can just type up on YT and watch back in the day. It's insane.

[@timorrok938]

@@pleasuretokill Dude, You Ain't Kiddin I Can Agree With Ya On That Shit Only If You Tube Was Around In The 60's 70's 80's And 90's

[@jerryjingjo]

Unknown 3 makes me feel things only stevie wonder can see

[@FePoeta]

Soo funny

[@error6690]

Heck yes omg

[@robertrohde4681]

It is embryonic nirvana

[@TurnerRecordsTRS]

Unknown 3 is the raw punk sound he was proud to have accomplished with In Utero

[@robertrohde4681]

Partially correct. Not one song on In Utero can match that rawness. In Utero is refined this is absolutely unhindered madness.

[@TurnerRecordsTRS]

Unknown 3 is the raw punk sound Kurt was proud to have accomplished with In Utero. He said at that point (in speaking of In Utero’s sound) something to the effect of: I’m really happy with our sound. It’s what I was always hoping to do from the beginning. This kicks ass, and begs the question: how many more unearthed gems are there?

[@avenproductions3520]

Yeah, Unknown 3 definitely takes some inspiration from Scratch Acid and I think some Black Flag too probably

[@terjehansen0101]

@@avenproductions3520 Yeah, no, that's not what he said, dude. Not at all.

[@avenproductions3520]

@@terjehansen0101 No, I realize, but Kurt was a huge fan of both Scratch Acid and Black Flag, and I'm just saying I can hear the influence in this song.

[@avenproductions3520]

It was the raw punk sound Kurt was looking for

[@william4661]

Unknown 3 is a master piece. Even the ending is perfect.

[@rae.azurea]

I thought it was weird that i dig it even though it sounds demented as shit💀

[@emilywilliams6766]

Yezzz, it's so Sinister I LUVVV it

[@lexmoonmusic]

To.think they lost n forgot alot of songs like this too

[@Redley95]

I like unknow 1 too , that song has potential

[@andrewoid4711]

You use the word masterpiece too loosely

[@H1N1777]

Best band ever. I love these awesome finds and raw recordings.

[@jamescobrien]

They ruined rock n' roll. Here is the real deal, kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2qThIOua72ZrdE we'll never have such fun at concerts ever again.

[@Brad-rj9uk]

@@jamescobrien "They ruined rock n' roll"? You will never achieve what they did, if your so upset about the state of music today why don't you get off your lazy ass and make some 'Quality' Rock'n'Roll music. "Here is the real deal" Van Halen is so fucking generic sure they have some amazing songs but for the most part I can't stand an entire album by them. "We'll never have such fun concerts again" Sure most mainstream concerts aren't the best today but it's really not that hard to go to a local event and find a band you like, You don't need to pay $200 so you can see a shitty van halen concert to have fun.

[@Brad-rj9uk]

@Ben P haha lol does he? Wow

[@chibrehead4228]

I truely ruin rock every day :m.kzbin.info/door/LPIEa2lsTH-BM1sOLhjCRgvideos but kurt didn't, you must wash your mouth after saying that

[@theheadphonea-hole4133]

@@Brad-rj9uk Relax. What are you 12? I saw them in 93. They are not The Beatles, Smiths or Clash. I still like them though

[@KingBlonde]

Unknown #3 had real potential, sounds like a mix between stoner rock and skramz. Some of those screams are nuts, and the groaning "whoa" over the top of the riff is somehow hooky even though completely distraught.

[@matthewgranillo2009]

Kinda sounds like if you played a Pageninetynine song played at x0.5 speed

[@justinx590]

Haha. Yeah

[@reevestim676]

It’s very unique to their released albums so I think it would be cool to hear more of this style

[@craigharrison1274]

I love it dude. I'm surprised it's not more popular but I can see most fans not getting it. Reminds me of black metal and death rock. Total gem.

[@thecannaviking]

CREATION is #3 named

[@doe8482]

Grunge, hard rock, alternative rock, heavy metal, indie rock, noise rock, dance-rock, psychedelic rock, progressive rock, lo-fi, punk rock, post-punk, post-hardcore, power pop, blues rock, gothic rock, Oi!

[@Charlito732]

Novoselic "singing" at the end, priceless! haha excelent rare stuff.

[@elenareed2103]

Now we know why Kurt was the singer! :>)

[@puspokamen8156]

you take a lot of drugs right? :D

[@chillykaia]

@@faridjabba r/ihadastroke

[@tuttosalve8352]

​@@chillykaia a nodding guy right there

[@tuttosalve8352]

and now i will join

[@danlong82]

So many things we thought were lost in time, now available on youtube.

[@user-ex3bh2pb6j]

Mrs Butterworth is so good. the chorus is one of the most catchiest ever: I'M GONNA DIE START A NEW UNION I'M GONNA HELL HELP MY LIBIDO and then that speech about opening a flea market that just reminds me of swap meat cuz of burlap and seashells.... the speech is awesome too

[@nickhartman6372]

The song had potential, it's too bad they didn't keep it around!

[@Adam-xc4ws]

supposedly that's where the lyrics of Swap Meet came from.

[@amandagarza3524]

its crazy how long that reference actually survived if you think about it, the seashells and burlap thing. It first appeared in this 1987 demo, then again on "swapmeet" and then finally on the bands official bio for geffen in 91. it says that cobain and novoselic first met in an arts and crafts class glueing seashells to burlap, or something along those lines.

[@1234bellamy]

@@amandagarza3524 it's crazy how all of that happened

[@captainwalter]

haha it is a funny song. the speech ends with him using the flea market money to replace a piss stained mattress that he'd been sleeping on

[@Safetysweet]

"Floyd the Farmer" LMAO gotta love Krist

[@user-zw3be9wh7k]

Gess he was wasted... xD Edit: Stoned smiley (nirvanas common logo) is totally valid times back in these times. They smoked alot

[@mucknmire]

How amazing is this?! 1987 Nirvana and already they were rocking. I love the riff in Unknown#1.

[@Vaxeii]

Unkown 1 is aero zepplin

[@AG77420]

I love the riff to unknown #3. That whole song is amazing

[@jindamarock]

anyone watching this in 2019? this is why i love internet

[@jindamarock]

Follow me in SoundCloud m.soundcloud.com/alejosantiagocalderon

[@BukanKomentator]

I am, love from Indonesia bro!

[@gabrielbrown805]

Nah 2020

[@natbarton755]

Hello! I am a visitor from the future (2020)!

[@jimmydilks8897]

@@cyberstranger exactly what I thought

[@primaryspiral]

Exciting year we're living Nirvana fans!

[@Redley95]

Why 2015 was an exciting year ?

[@emilydawson3874]

Yes is a excityng year : |

[@zlide]

@@Redley95 a lot of previously unreleased stuff from nirvana was being found

[@howieduwit2551]

Enjoy 2015! You're in for a rough ride in the future. It's December 30 2022 right now and we are in a lull at the moment.

[@TammyFox1989]

I WAS A JUNIOR IN HIGHSCHOOL DURING THIS PERIOD OF NIRVANA & HAD NO IDEA WHAT I WAS MISSING...😢 DIDN'T EVEN KNOW NIRVANA EXISTED UNTILL AFTER I GRADUATED - THANK GOD I DIDN'T MISS TOO MANY YRS.! LOVE 💕 EARLY KURT!! 👍 R.I.P. KURT YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US TOO SOON... - MAY COURTNEY ROT IN 😈HELL😈!!

[@electricdream6214]

This is really cool, esp Mexican seafood, really amazing to me that they played love buzz, floyd the barber, downer, spank thru so good they could've recorded bleach off these songs and it would've rocked with aaron drumming. Kurt's screams were soon raw and good on this.

[@Reedster49]

Kurt sounds like a 16 year old boy in Mexican Seafood :D

[@michaelwilson5188]

who ever posted this is my hero.

[@sarahmatz4858]

WHAT A FIND! THANK YOU! The raw energy and almost psychedelic feel of these early recordings is like f'n GOLD!

[@TYRENMONDOR]

so cool Cobain was young and still a legend .

[@Gibson1961SG]

The guitar solos were more shreddy than the later stuff (although Kurt clearly wasn't a shredder). Pretty cool shit.

[@Tyrannosaurine]

Kurt was a better guitarist than he let on.

[@alejandrogonzalez1541]

Yup I agree with you. I've always thought that his pre-Dave Grohl guitar solos were more technical in a sense.

[@jakeisawizard4073]

I don't think he was a heroin addict yet so he probably practiced alot more and was prepared. Prolly switched solo style after that needing easier solos to play in stadiums where errors aren't appreciated.

[@bigmamajama2829]

Ya later it seemed like he had given up trying to be any sort of lead guitarist, and purposely played messy weird solos

[@medusa4198]

This is a fucking blessing thanks for uploading this

[@elenareed2103]

Nice to see Pat Smear's smiling face. Dude doesn't get the credit he deserves! :>)

[@smittenthekitteninmittens2679]

i have never seen him not smiling

[@sanyokc]

Hell ya , a major awesome blessing !!!!!!!!!

[@GasMaskParade]

I'm not gonna lie.Nirvana was my favorite in the world until I discovered THEIR favorite band,The Pixies.But revisiting them always reminds me of why I love them do much.Especially obscure gems.

[@kahuriliha]

This is probably my favourite early Nirvana tape. I especially love Unknown #3.

[@connerlamb1715]

Dude this really is the best thank you so much for giving us this!!! 🤘🏼

[@connerlamb1715]

19:30 down is pure gold so thankful for this

[@WyldeRatttz]

I think Kurt introduces Unknown #1 as "New Wave". Anyway, the riff on that song is fucking badass. I love it! Sounds like Satan riding out of Hell on a fast horse.

[@GothicXlightning]

got to love 80s Nirvana and the more slowed sound for this sounded awesome also cool pictures

[@guilhermea.9415]

As well as beeswax, they should have played Mexican Seafood more often

[@Redley95]

And annorexorcist and if you must and pen cap chew

[@thurston7425]

Ramon 16 anorexocrist go retired

[@thurston7425]

Guilherme A. mexican seafood is kinda ass

[@derickc4515]

Miss you Kurt, RIP brother. You'll never see talent like this again!🤨

[@icecoldleone3988]

Havnt seen a left handed punk rocker since 🤷‍♂️

[@finjo9673]

Drummer really goes for it in hairspray queen

[@piai]

Agreed with you.. I think that was Dale Crover played this session

[@XxStonedImmaculatexX]

Kurt’s tone sounds good here! Not that it ever sounds bad, it just sounds really good here considering it was just a tape player. I’m guessing he’s using his Randall RG120? I believe thats a solid state amp, and here, its sounds like a tube head!

[@finjo9673]

Whoever the drummer is can’t get enough of that one beat between every verse and chorus

[@rhns9687]

The drummer is Aaron Burckhard, the first drummer of Nirvana

[@Zappabain]

Hey, I quite like the vibe of Unknown #3. Quite different for his style, very experimental and dark, slow.

[@ericcharles4438]

+Zappabain Lotta Sonic Youth influence in that one. I like it.

[@leosuarez5595]

It`s Scratch Acid and Sonic Youth influence, the song is titled "Weirdo".

[@Tricklarock]

Scratch Acid!!! Was that Steve Albini, David Yow, or both?

[@raymondschulte6887]

Tricklarock Yow

[@mythicalprayer1316]

it reminds me of lavender town in pokemon red/blue

[@adujaroky]

this is the best thing ever

[@CemetarysNeighbor]

Aaron Burckhard is a beast!

[@stephenkane2464]

Thank you so much for uploading this on the 'tube good ol chap.

[@starshineraiser6729]

I always thought that Nirvana was as magnificent as ever, right from that start. But, I love every era of Nirvana.

[@NofreedomofspeechonYouTube]

I love love buzz and spank thru most during this era.

[@punkandalternativemusicarchive]

Woah, this is incredible. Must be rare. Not gonna lie. I thought for sure I had outgrown this band. But this, this is a stellar recording. Kurt's tone is great, and the drums sound powerful. I certainly enjoy Aaron more than I ever have Channing or Grohl. Anyone know why Kurt didn't keep him around?

[@chiefmangas2367]

Apocolypto Apocrypha Because after Kurt came up with the name Nirvana, they kicked Aaron out. He's a shitty drummer anyways. Always using the cymbal too much.

[@funeral410]

Wouldn’t say he’s a shitty drummer, just a very simple play style compared to the other drummers, aka he lacks variety

[@sarahmatz4858]

Kurt was rumored to have "fired" every single drummer before the band decided on Grohl. Kurt could be very volatile

[@pit19931]

Damn Aaron sure loves his snare !!!

[@victorianicolau9431]

Aaron Buckhard on drums Krist Noveselic on bass and vocals Kurt Cobain on guitar and vocals

[@777certain7]

this is literally the best thing ever

[@waterdragon2012]

Wonder why Pen Cap Chew never made it on Incesticide, such a great song

[@ivee3885]

it wasn’t finished

[@TerritorialPisser]

I’m the same with Mrs.Butterworth it really makes me sad that this is the best quality of it that we will ever get, great song nonetheless

[@madhatter8508]

Pen Cap Chew and Blandest are my favorite early Nirvana songs. If You Must is great, too. They could have released incesticide in two volumes with a couple more songs.

[@TerritorialPisser]

@@madhatter8508 they literally did that

[@madhatter8508]

@@TerritorialPisser No, they didn't. There is only one Incesticide album.

[@davidmcbride8906]

Terrific version of Hairspray Queen! They are all good

[@willanthoniozeppeli7913]

Agreed

[@chazzhawk5582]

Grew up loving this stuff......never gets old, unlike you and me

[@comeondeath]

unknown 3

[@pvtjohntowle4081]

Kurt singing Hairspray Queen always reminds me of a cat in pain for some reason

[@markusmarschall9051]

Fun fact: At the end of Erectum/Moby Dick from 1/23/88 you can hear Krist jam on the riff of Unknown #3.

[@aleksjakovlevs3785]

This is nice that there are some valuable and rare stuff of Nirvana. Last thing to do is to remaster.

[@spiritoftime8464]

The hammer-ons on love buzz are fenomenal

[@morsteen]

Which is funny because in this version yoy can clearly hear him doing pull-offs only. It's good he decided to change it. Because the hammer on with pull off version is more dynamic.

[@jeffersonaraujoelcristiano]

2020 and I am still here.

[@phoenixbe88]

Little did they know they would be on the top of the world 3 years later, sell millions of album, and then 4 years later end in such a tragic way..

[@WarpxD]

This is a gold mine.

[@georgibug6344]

PURE GOLD!!! IT'S LIKE A PURE RAW MUSICAL GENIUS ORGASM !!! IN A GOLD MINE !!!

[@paulst.savage3028]

This rules. That version of Downer is incredible. Unknown #3 is bananas also.

[@westcoasthighway379]

Mrs Butterworth is awesome. Only wish the had done something with it, but glad there is this recording

[@notapplicable328]

White lace and strange is so gnarly in this

[@YeetiusMaximusYT]

00:00 Love Buzz 04:33 Downer 06:45 Mexican Seafood 08:44 Pen Cap Chew 13:23 Spank Thru 17:03 Floyd the Barber 19:30 White Lace and Strange 21:47 Hairspray Queen 26:47 Annorexorcist 29:25 Unknown #1 (cuts out) (Metallica? whiplash? intro? ) 30:02 If You Must 33:58 Unknown #2 (Mrs. Butterworth) 38:01 Unknown #3 (might edit later when figured out) 42:41 Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves

[@ramoncomentaristadevideos4241]

MAIOR BANDA DO MUNDO 🇧🇷

[@albertochavez8788]

I will always wish that I was a fly on the wall when nirvana playing any where. Maybe when I'm old and die go to heaven. I guess I'll dream for now. 😁🎸🎵

[@pobehlicaCaptava]

🎸R.I.P.Kurt Cobain✝️🎸

[@manualofalternativemusic]

this is perfect thank you!

[@jasongrubbs8373]

I here "Come as you are" Everytime Kurt tunes his low E it's amazing that's how songs are born sometimes, or let's say the whole grunge era born rather Kurt is a legend 🎸🎶🎵🎼🎸

[@larrybutler8382]

Excellent early versions of mexican seafood , pen cap chew and if you must ! This was in the import/bootleg catalogs years back , i had a copy , played it at a house party , too many people borrowed it and never saw it again

[@sean6749]

pen cap chew is so catchy

[@jkbenedict]

@27:41 That was the sound I heard as a kid from a cassette my Dad had of live, Bleach-era material. That, along with the first click count into Serve the Servants changed my life.

[@randyjohnson7734]

i remember seeing Pen Cap Chew on flyers when i was like 13 around here. around time of or little b4 like Groove Hat or Mutiny or Cobalt Sun and maybe Soylent Green and people like that. like McCleary VFW and the Artic and stuff. Kirk Meredith played guitar for Mutiny he beat my high score on Spy Hunter at CandS in Elma before he grew his hair long and rebelled against his parents...i always remember that...

[@justin1978]

Unknown #2 - Mrs. Butterworth. Lyrics: "I'm gonna die, It's not an illusion. I'm gonna die, to end my libido". Think about that.....

[@regularguitarplayer]

Isn’t it “I’m gonna die, start a new union, I’m gonna die, without my libido.”

[@green7821]

My favorite Love Buzz Record

[@ads2291]

awesome thanks so much for uploading

[@caioprestesdovale2317]

Pretty good, be able to become a great band in the future.

[@Albeit_Jordan]

Sweet, some new jams. ...or, old-new jams...

[@lawnmowerman7]

best voice ever

[@tragic2k111]

Love buzz sounds amazing

[@majomster]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@matthewhough7988]

Unknown #3 is fucking sick!

[@frankliqerish3951]

Mexican Seafood

[@bringeroflightphenox4300]

Big time sick! Love it! That would have been a good pick for the Incesticide record. @frank liquerish, Mexican Seafood has always been one of my favorites!

[@someone2746]

It has a lot of similarities with Paper Cuts and Big Long Now in terms of the vibe. If You Must too, somewhat. Kurt briefly commented on that approach to writing in the Incesticide liner notes. It’s too bad that he didn’t give the thought of an album or EP like that more serious consideration. He was very a very effective songwriter in that type of style. As great of a pop rock music songwriter he was, his ability to create very dark music was almost uncomfortably efficient. As if it were actually coming from him rather than simply taking a perspective musically. Not that lyrics obviously (as fitting as they are for the music) but the music itself coming from himself somehow. Kurt’s mind was in some very…”disorganized” and disturbing places sometimes in his journals. Especially his illustrations. The “smiles” characters or whatever they were called. And Mr. Moustache. Kurt’s voice is very convincing also.

[@christopher2327]

Awesome rare tape, Unknown #3 is a menace, also songs like If You Must, Mexican Seafood and Pen Cap Chew sound better hear than other versions, sounds like they are in standard E here and a half step higher, it fits Kurt's voice imo and doesn't sound as much like they are trying to be a heavy dark grunge band and just their own thing, his voice sounds incredible here

[@DearDeadDaze]

Holy shit what a gem 🤩

[@p0wdrous]

wow, these skid row guys are good. i hope they make it big.

[@youknowyc5544]

thank you for this amazing piece 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍

[@jamesjohnson3858]

This sounds fucking great

[@stevenjohnson243]

Language mister!

[@courregesguillaume51]

such an underrated band...

[@dylanwestrand9507]

Definitely not underrated, they are too widely known about.

[@Pinebrookjohn75]

Courreges Guillaume there the most popular rock band of the 90s. how can they be underated? it's like saying the Beatles are underated

[@courregesguillaume51]

Just wanted to make a second degree joke... guess that some people brain aren't used to it...

[@Aniki82]

No it's because your joke, and the way you get out of it, is shitty ahah

[@thewenik6876]

Great music from a good band. 👍

[@EduardoLoures]

Thanks very much!

[@MassimoAni]

Pen Cap Chew so typical Nirvana song. Verse is so grungy and Chorus is so melodic! Beautiful song. Too bad it missed any album...

[@prpwnage9296]

I have never heard this! Thank you (and Nirvana)!

[@StephenAndrew777]

I really liked that version of If You Must. That's such a great song..

[@Redley95]

Agree

[@viktorkecuk8761]

unknown 3 is an endless nameless a/o the gallons of rubbin´alc..... i´ve just realised by first time hearing this magic. Thx for this stuff!

[@freebassdj]

I can smell the cigarette smoke through this tape..

[@kilmister7]

PURE GRUNGE!!!!!!

[@usslongbeachcg9]

how list this unknown wah pedal in any gear lists! I mean I know he used a Univox Superfuzz pedal on Fecal Matter demo, but I've never heard of him using a wah, and no pictures from this era ever show a wah in his pedal chain! He was notorious in these days for using two DS-1's! I'm sure it has to be a Boss Superfeedbacker/Distortion pedal! they're sick! look em up! you might like it as well! It could also be a Echoflanger!

[@89schofe]

Willam Shelton It’s noted that kc used a wah for the “solo” part in love buzz, on the bleach version at least

[@diggingarizona8592]

he used a boss ds-1 and a echoflanger, not sure which brand. read about his gear back in the day.

[@Kurmudgeon]

Probably a polychorus

[@Kurmudgeon]

Oh nvm you said back in the. He might have used one in '87

[@joseaquino8773]

Polychorus, not wah

[@gavinweyant5777]

Imagine what Unknown #1 would have sounded like

[@createaccount6030]

Unknown 3 reminds me of those really long black flag songs that are nobody's favorite black flag songs.

[@JoseGomez-ys3zs]

Superb tape!

[@cookmoore3736]

Love these versions

[@dangermoose9939]

Still watching.

[@Simpliband]

this is an interesting gig and era,where nirvana was transitionning from fecal mater to bleach,it's somehow right in the middle of it.downer is a good exemple of this. it improved from the fecal matter version,but is not quite yet as defined as what we got on bleach.I like this stuff,I like discovering thos songs their infancy!love buzz sounds so much more simple and basic,I don't like the tempo shift in pen cap chew but at least,it's not cut,and still sounds pretty good.unknown #1 sound very interesting,never heard it before!!I wish this was professionnaly remastered...