In Utero [20th Anniversary Edition]
by Nirvana
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2013
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 243 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 226 out of 243
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 243
  3. Negative: 10 out of 243
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  1. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  2. fuor22
    May 31, 2023
    10
    This album has everything it takes to be one of the best albums! The songs are beautiful, the stories are riveting, and the musicians behind them are also incredible
  3. Joyasanactofres
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    I prefer this album to Nevermind cuz it's more visceral and raw and much darker. The songs here are catchy and exciting and make for some of the best punk that I've ever heard.
  4. Diegocolboy
    Dec 9, 2021
    9
    Es la parte más personal de la banda, con un sonido más Maduro y un estilo musical mejorado
  5. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    A near flawless album, and made with turbulence, doubt, and true rage. Much has been said about In Utero. Much of it focused on the behind-the-scenes drama, with Steve Albini's infamous original mix not making the grade and Cobain getting sued over the Heart Shaped Box video regarding copyright infringements.

    Well, the end result of all this sweat and toil is beyond phenomenal. The    A near flawless album, and made with turbulence, doubt, and true rage. Much has been said about In Utero. Much of it focused on the behind-the-scenes drama, with Steve Albini's infamous original mix not making the grade and Cobain getting sued over the Heart Shaped Box video regarding copyright infringements.

    Well, the end result of all this sweat and toil is beyond phenomenal. The final compromise with the extra touches Albini hates so much is like the perfect blend of raw authentic angst, and underspoken grunge shmmer. It's easily Nirvana's best record, and it's also the most personal, and Cobain's proudest album. The songs are deep, timeless, emotional, and raw. It's a culmination of so much happening in Cobain's life, and all but Scentless Apprentice (about the book Perfume) are specific reflections of Cobain.
    In Utero goes deep inside your soul and controls your emotions. This album is a masterpiece.
    Nevermind lacked such emotion, and vibe that gets to your sou
    It managed to be a departure from Nirvana previous album. And it also managed to be even better. Every song here it's a pleasure to listen, thanks to the production and Kurt Cobain's songwriting skills

    From "Serve the Servants" to "Endless, Nameless (Live)" this album has classic written all over it. The book has high quality pictures, the poster looks great and it even comes with a fridge magnet, and you don't see that in many albums. I like all the tacks in the original album    … Expand
  6. gabriellla13
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    Amazing, All Apologizes one of the best songs from the lovely Kurt. Miss you!!!
  7. Ogp
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Rape me, Heart shaped box, Dumb, Pennyroyal tea, Very ape, in one album. The rest are good too but these 5 are the songs that i think about when i hear In Utero, and i love it! Rest in peace Kurt Cobain.
  8. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    Just an incredible album.
    Best songs: Heart-Shaped Box, All Apologies, Rape Me, Dumb, Pennyroyal Tea
    Worst songs: -
  9. Hendo250
    Apr 10, 2021
    8
    this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8
  10. clem666
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    Few other albums manage to compile so much iconic songs. In 'In Utero' Nirvana keep on sharing their amazingly striking formula. The balance between raging unstructured tracks and the calmer ones is a true blessing. We can see and hear the progression they made after 'Incesticide' and 'Nevermind'. There is as much room for violence and misunderstanding as there is for unexpected poeticFew other albums manage to compile so much iconic songs. In 'In Utero' Nirvana keep on sharing their amazingly striking formula. The balance between raging unstructured tracks and the calmer ones is a true blessing. We can see and hear the progression they made after 'Incesticide' and 'Nevermind'. There is as much room for violence and misunderstanding as there is for unexpected poetic words. Production allows the band to dig deeper and deeper in their emotions and powerful energy. This is an album that made me grow during my teenage years but that continues to get me inspired these days as well.

    The only flaw is those money-hungry raptors that they can't help but capitalize on this golden record by releasing various useless versions (20th anniversary remaster - 20th anniversary deluxe edition - 20th anniversary super deluxe). I guess we are all expecting something like the '30th anniversary Ultra Deluxe Remastered Commentary' version to come out soon. I'm pretty sure that this doesn't really correspond to the ideals advocated by the band. What a bunch of venal record companies.    … Expand
  11. RealMetacritic
    Oct 15, 2020
    9
    all the things i have to say about it have already been said. thas how good this album is
  12. N4thanC0re
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    it goes kinda haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard
  13. Mystichydra
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    A near flawless album, and made with turbulence, doubt, and true rage. Much has been said about In Utero. Much of it focused on the behind-the-scenes drama, with Steve Albini's infamous original mix not making the grade and Cobain getting sued over the Heart Shaped Box video regarding copyright infringements.

    Well, the end result of all this sweat and toil is beyond phenomenal. The    A near flawless album, and made with turbulence, doubt, and true rage. Much has been said about In Utero. Much of it focused on the behind-the-scenes drama, with Steve Albini's infamous original mix not making the grade and Cobain getting sued over the Heart Shaped Box video regarding copyright infringements.

    Well, the end result of all this sweat and toil is beyond phenomenal. The final compromise with the extra touches Albini hates so much is like the perfect blend of raw authentic angst, and underspoken grunge shmmer. It's easily Nirvana's best record, and it's also the most personal, and Cobain's proudest album. The songs are deep, timeless, emotional, and raw. It's a culmination of so much happening in Cobain's life, and all but Scentless Apprentice (about the book Perfume) are specific reflections of Cobain.

    I am biased as this particular album had great influence on me growing up, and therefore it could be argued I am blinded with nostalgia. However, In Utero is impressive on almost all fronts, and the forever linger of another album hardly burns out or fades away.    … Expand
  14. Tamal_VerdeUwu
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Que grande nirvana, simplemente todo es bueno y unico, los reyes del grunge
  15. Lopakf
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I love this album too. This isn't bad, its really good. I love "Heart shaped box", "All apologies" and "Tourettes". They are just awesome songs. I really like how this was different compared to nevermind.
  16. kraysut
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    un exelente album lleno de musica increible que todos los que aman el grunge les encantara
    un exelente album , de los mejores albums de los 90
  17. Mikireq
    May 20, 2020
    10
    Su sonido sucio de garaje, la voz de Cobain.....increíble. Buenísimo e imprescindible para los amantes del rock de los noventa
  18. Gabi_
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    The only music's I didn't like that well was Scentless Apprentice that is always skipped
  19. brockcheese
    Oct 16, 2019
    9
    One of the best grunge albums of all time. Kurt Cobain puts so much emotion into his voice it is really incredible. Not to mention the ludicrously painful instrumentation from the other two members.
  20. PUTPUT
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    This album is perfect in my eyes it’s the only perfect album that I have listened to. From start to finish you see Kurt give some of the most haunting songs that I have listened to all apologies will give you goosebumps almost every listen (especially the live version) rape me shows Kurt with so much self hatred for himself. Heart shaped box you can tell it’s about Courtney love and hadThis album is perfect in my eyes it’s the only perfect album that I have listened to. From start to finish you see Kurt give some of the most haunting songs that I have listened to all apologies will give you goosebumps almost every listen (especially the live version) rape me shows Kurt with so much self hatred for himself. Heart shaped box you can tell it’s about Courtney love and had amazing lyrics and the guitar in this song is so good. Hey if you don’t like loud rock songs you have some gems in dumb and pennyroyal tea… Expand
  21. duckhost
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    This album changed my life forever, the way that nirvana subverts expectation with this album it's beautifully done, you expect a nevermind 2 but this album is none of that, this album is way more grungy garage sounded and it still holds up to this day.
  22. Ricko
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    One of the greatest albums of all time for me. It's dark, it's angry, it's loud and raw but it's got so much power behind it's unbelievable. Like a crude nuclear bomb. I'm a big fan of Nevermind, I think it's as close to perfect as you'll get for a rock record but "In Utero" is like a record from a completely different band. Following up a mainstream rock phenomenon like Nevermind withOne of the greatest albums of all time for me. It's dark, it's angry, it's loud and raw but it's got so much power behind it's unbelievable. Like a crude nuclear bomb. I'm a big fan of Nevermind, I think it's as close to perfect as you'll get for a rock record but "In Utero" is like a record from a completely different band. Following up a mainstream rock phenomenon like Nevermind with this album is one of the ballsiest moves in rock history and even with hindsight, I still don't think Nirvana get the credit they deserve for doing it. You can feel Cobains emotion throughout the record and Albini's production absolutely makes this - the sound he captured from the drums and the bass are incredible. There are 2 tracks that push the listener a bit uncomfortably close to the edge - Scentless Apprentice and Tourettes - both great tracks but on the heavy side. The rest of the album is surprisingly catchy underneath the abrasive exterior and deliver a shivers down the spine effect. People go on about Kurt Cobain and whether is death at 27 is what essentially gives him his rock legend status and whether he had the musical chops for an enduring career. This album cemented his legendary status for me regardless of what happened in his life after. Turn your stereo up full and listen to "Milk It" to see what I mean.… Expand
  23. RafikiPablo
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    Nirvana - In Utero (1993)

    10 / 10

    With wild energy and songwriting from Kurt Cobain, and the overall effort of the band, In Utero is a true masterpiece, amazingly put together.
  24. lilYACHTY
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
    In Utero goes deep inside your soul and controls your emotions. This album is a masterpiece.
    Nevermind lacked such emotion, and vibe that gets to your soul.
  25. eliot-jacobs
    Aug 25, 2016
    8
    The album has a vibe, something "Nevermind" kind of lacks. A gift to those fans aware of Nirvana's roots but also a reminder of Cobain's potential as a universal songwriter,
  26. CoryisGod
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    If you see someone wearing a Nirvana shirt, ask them if they have listened to In Utero. The album makes Nevermind seem like child's work in comparison, with genuine, emotional, beautiful and most importantly unforgiving pieces of art the whole way through. Anyone who calls themself an alternative or grunge fan must know this authentic, ballsy album. In Utero is true grunge. No album willIf you see someone wearing a Nirvana shirt, ask them if they have listened to In Utero. The album makes Nevermind seem like child's work in comparison, with genuine, emotional, beautiful and most importantly unforgiving pieces of art the whole way through. Anyone who calls themself an alternative or grunge fan must know this authentic, ballsy album. In Utero is true grunge. No album will ever be as monumental as well as overlooked by pop culture, which makes it that much better.… Expand
  27. CharlieBetterIs
    Jan 10, 2016
    7
    In Utero é um bom álbum, que marcou a "queda" do Kurt e está recheado de músicas boas. Junto com as músicas ótimas, estão contidas músicas ruins no material. Não é o melhor álbum do Nirvana, mas é bom da sua forma.

    Pontos Altos: All Apologies, Heart Shaped Box, Rape Me
    Pontos Baixos: Tourette's, Milk It, Scentless Apprentice
  28. sphaney
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    This album is amazing. It is the way it was initially intended to sound. Raw, intense, redefinition of what in nirvana was meant to be. A loud , abrasive look into the mind of an misanthropic native of America, who was let down by his parents and the ideals leave it beaver lost long ago. Listening to this album is similar to the feeling of the innocence we lose as an aimless child strayingThis album is amazing. It is the way it was initially intended to sound. Raw, intense, redefinition of what in nirvana was meant to be. A loud , abrasive look into the mind of an misanthropic native of America, who was let down by his parents and the ideals leave it beaver lost long ago. Listening to this album is similar to the feeling of the innocence we lose as an aimless child straying into a dismal adulthood. Steve Albini couldn't have done a better job. Perfectly chaotic, fully realized in utero in bloom. Kurt would be proud.… Expand
  29. ThatOneReviewa
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Nirvana is one of those bands that, even if they tried, they simply can not make a bad song. "All Apologies", "Heart Shaped Box" and "Dumb" are the highlights of this album, with "All Apologies" being my personal favorite Nirvana song.
  30. Gehenn666
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    This is the best nirvana album, it really captures the essence of the band.
    not only my favourite nirvana album but also one of the best ones that I've ever listened to
  31. camilosanchez16
    Dec 11, 2014
    10
    En definitiva el mejor album de la banda, letras maduros y una partida definitiva y al tiempo experimental de los viejos ritmos de la banda y un sonido natural, lleno de emociones marcan este album, uno de los mejores del rock de los 90.
  32. BetterOffDead_
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    After Nirvanas second studio album nevermind, the pressure was on them to release as album just as great as it. what i love about nirvana is they don't care what people think, with there originality they where able to put together a classic!. In utero is a gritty grunge album and is very different from nevermind. the production is gritty and is a stand out, the lyrics are structured wellAfter Nirvanas second studio album nevermind, the pressure was on them to release as album just as great as it. what i love about nirvana is they don't care what people think, with there originality they where able to put together a classic!. In utero is a gritty grunge album and is very different from nevermind. the production is gritty and is a stand out, the lyrics are structured well with dark and flow well together with kurt screaming his head off able to unleash his inner rage against humanity and personal demands, each track on this album has a personality to it, grunge and as beautiful as it comes...… Expand
  33. MaxGuitarFan
    Jul 22, 2014
    10
    It managed to be a departure from Nirvana previous album. And it also managed to be even better. Every song here it's a pleasure to listen, thanks to the production and Kurt Cobain's songwriting skills.
  34. Charlyrockstar
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    is the second best nirvana album later of Bleach, the debut album, is great i don't want to say more of this album just have to enjoy of this album is all you need
  35. CoolDan101
    Apr 18, 2014
    8
    From "Serve the Servants" to "Endless, Nameless (Live)" this album has classic written all over it. The book has high quality pictures, the poster looks great and it even comes with a fridge magnet, and you don't see that in many albums. I like all the tacks in the original album and most of the b-sides in the first disc. The second disc with the 2013 mixes is probably my least favouriteFrom "Serve the Servants" to "Endless, Nameless (Live)" this album has classic written all over it. The book has high quality pictures, the poster looks great and it even comes with a fridge magnet, and you don't see that in many albums. I like all the tacks in the original album and most of the b-sides in the first disc. The second disc with the 2013 mixes is probably my least favourite disc but it's still good, I just can't tell between the 2013 mixes and the original album. Live and Loud is a great show, good set and good quality (but they missed "Smells Like Teen Spirit").… Expand
  36. theDcaptain115
    Apr 6, 2014
    10
    What can one say about In Utero. It is arguably better than Nevermind, spreading light on Nirvana's gritty, grungy, and violent sound rather than Nevermind. I'm going to stop comparing it to Nevermind and just say that I have listened to it all the way through and it is an undisputed masterpiece at heart. But I must point out, this album isn't for everyone. If you've heard most of theWhat can one say about In Utero. It is arguably better than Nevermind, spreading light on Nirvana's gritty, grungy, and violent sound rather than Nevermind. I'm going to stop comparing it to Nevermind and just say that I have listened to it all the way through and it is an undisputed masterpiece at heart. But I must point out, this album isn't for everyone. If you've heard most of the songs off of this album (other than Heart-shaped box and All apologies) you'll know that there are a lot of questionable songs on here. They will grow on you but this is definitely a genre defining album. It is perfectly imperfect because of how dirty it sounds. Kurt, Krist and Dave literally did one takes on the first couple of songs and it stuck. It was great to hear that since it is what should be showcased by the band. Amazing album. Great band.… Expand
  37. bladeagent
    Feb 24, 2014
    10
    In Utero is a very haunting record even 20 years after it's original release. Kurt Cobain continues to show us on this album that he truly was a gifted songwriter.
  38. VonSeux
    Dec 17, 2013
    9
    This re-release is some of teh best releases this year maybe a sign of how bad music has become or how fantastic this guys were. In Utero doesnt have the commercial appeal of Nevermind and thats a good thing. The album feels fresh and original even today.
  39. Andremax
    Dec 12, 2013
    10
    In my opinion, the Nirvana's best album
    bizarre, its rawest production as well as her first album
    I bought the deluxe edition, wonderful stuff
    no words
  40. Alledman
    Nov 10, 2013
    9
    In Utero has always been my favorite Nirvana album. The main album is great, so I'm not even going to talk about that. What I am going to mention are the remixes and the additional content. The remixes themselves aren't bad. I would never listen to them over the original recordings, but they don't destroy the tracks. The Live and Loud DVD, if you bought it, is great, definitely one ofIn Utero has always been my favorite Nirvana album. The main album is great, so I'm not even going to talk about that. What I am going to mention are the remixes and the additional content. The remixes themselves aren't bad. I would never listen to them over the original recordings, but they don't destroy the tracks. The Live and Loud DVD, if you bought it, is great, definitely one of their best performances. Meanwhile, the bonus tracks are pretty good overall, especially the instrumental "Forgotten Tune" and early demos of song's like "Scentless Apprentice". Of course, if you don't like Nirvana, or didn't like In Utero, this won't change your mind. But if you love it like me, this reissue is definitely worth it.… Expand
  41. jpotz
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    'In Utero' is a more difficult album than 'Nevermind', but it's just as essential. It's sound and songwriting style is a homage to the great underground bands of the 80's that the members of Nirvana loved so much, and it undoubtedly served to introduce mainstream Nirvana fans to all those bands. Very few bands can create an album that balances accessibility with an artistic vision and'In Utero' is a more difficult album than 'Nevermind', but it's just as essential. It's sound and songwriting style is a homage to the great underground bands of the 80's that the members of Nirvana loved so much, and it undoubtedly served to introduce mainstream Nirvana fans to all those bands. Very few bands can create an album that balances accessibility with an artistic vision and sense of purpose this well. 'In Utero' was the album that cemented Nirvana's reputation as one of the best rock bands of all time.… Expand
  42. MitchellKiss
    Oct 6, 2013
    9
    In Utero is Nirvana's best album, however it never performed as well commercially as Nevermind and I think this kept the album form reaching the recognition it deserved.

    You only need to listen to masterpieces like "Heart Shaped Box" "Ape" and "Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle" to understand why this Album is a thing of beauty.

    9/10
  43. jpghivarello
    Sep 30, 2013
    10
    In Utero is Nirvana's best album (better than Nevermind), one of the best albums of the 90's and also one of my favourites albums of all time. A great alternative rock record, with songs such as "Dumb", "Rape Me", "Pennyroyal Tea" and fan's favourite "Heart-Shaped Box" and "All Apologies" that have become alternative rock classics.

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 4, 2014
    100
    The sound more fully formed than ever. [Oct 2013, p.114]
  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 25, 2013
    80
    The highlight is a live DVD, Live And Loud.... When we get down to the demos--which are largely free of vocals--the sound of a barrel being scraped starts to overpower the music. [Nov 2013, p.101]
  3. Magnet
    Oct 22, 2013
    100
    The album proper already excellently spoke for itself 20 years ago. [No. 103, p.51]
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