Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana - Pg 265-355
5 Strong comments on characters or plot
- On August 18, 1992, Frances Bean Cobain was born.
- Nirvana release their last studio album, In Utero, which I find to be a mix of the heavy energy found on Bleach and the pop-ish infused Grunge of Nevermind.
- Kurt admits to have an accent in some of his new songs. He actual earlier in the book said that he tried singing with a British accent to sound more punk.
- Kurt sounds so much more emotionally stable during the In Utero sessions.
- Kurt Cobain commits suicide and leaves behind a legacy heard throughout the world of Grunge music.
4 Insightful Questions
- Will the rumors of Courtney Love killing Kurt ever be answered?
- What does the song "Rape Me" really talk about?
- Why did Kurt decide to use the medical, body theme for In Utero?
- Why did Kurt hate Nevermind so much?
3 Vocabulary Words and Definitions
- Apoplectic (pg 321): Extremely angry or furious to the point of being unable to move or speak
- Opaque (pg 323): not clearly understood or expressed
- Succinct (pg 331): brief and to the point
2 Examples of Literary Terms
- Metaphor - "Seattle is supposed to be this perfect, utopic place" (Azzerad 327).
- Pun - "Smells Like Bogus Issue" (Azzerad 337).
1 Summary Sentence
- These last chapters talk about Kurt's baby, the release of In Utero, and ending off with Kurt's death.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana - Post 4
Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana - Pg 186-264
5 Strong comments on characters or plot
- With the release of Nevermind, Nirvana becomes a cultural phenomenon.
- Nevermind was the voice of the Generation X, the kids who have been pushed to the side and rejected by society.
- Kurt and Courtney started to get serious together, and started taking drugs together.
- Kurt becomes dependent on drugs because of the wild and unexpected success of Nevermind.
- It's very sad to read how dead Kurt was looking and feeling.
4 Insightful Questions
- Why couldn't Nirvana deal with the instant success?
- Why did Kurt want to bring Courtney on his drug binges?
- Was Kurt and Courtney's child born with any birth defects?
- Why can't Kurt go to the doctor for his stomach pains and bronchitis?
3 Vocabulary Words and Definitions
- Allure (pg 238): the power to entice or attract through personal charm
- Sallow (pg 238): a sickly yellowish skin color
- Epitome (pg 252): The embodiment or encapsulation of
2 Examples of Literary Terms
- Idiom - "The biggest fear was detoxing cold turkey" (Azzerad 238).
- Irony - In Nirvana's music video for Come As You Are, they used special effects to hide their faces so nobody knew who they were, even though everyone did because of how successful Nevermind was.
1 Summary Sentence
- Kurt begins to get addicted to heroin and also finds out that he is having a baby with Courtney Love.
5 Strong comments on characters or plot
- With the release of Nevermind, Nirvana becomes a cultural phenomenon.
- Nevermind was the voice of the Generation X, the kids who have been pushed to the side and rejected by society.
- Kurt and Courtney started to get serious together, and started taking drugs together.
- Kurt becomes dependent on drugs because of the wild and unexpected success of Nevermind.
- It's very sad to read how dead Kurt was looking and feeling.
4 Insightful Questions
- Why couldn't Nirvana deal with the instant success?
- Why did Kurt want to bring Courtney on his drug binges?
- Was Kurt and Courtney's child born with any birth defects?
- Why can't Kurt go to the doctor for his stomach pains and bronchitis?
3 Vocabulary Words and Definitions
- Allure (pg 238): the power to entice or attract through personal charm
- Sallow (pg 238): a sickly yellowish skin color
- Epitome (pg 252): The embodiment or encapsulation of
2 Examples of Literary Terms
- Idiom - "The biggest fear was detoxing cold turkey" (Azzerad 238).
- Irony - In Nirvana's music video for Come As You Are, they used special effects to hide their faces so nobody knew who they were, even though everyone did because of how successful Nevermind was.
1 Summary Sentence
- Kurt begins to get addicted to heroin and also finds out that he is having a baby with Courtney Love.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana - Post 3
Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana - Pg 123-185
5 Strong comments on characters or plot
- Nirvana records the Blew EP, which was Chad's last recording with Nirvana.
- Chad likes to talk to fruit.
- Nirvana renamed a lot of their songs that appeared on Nevermind, that were also recorded at the Smart Sessions.
- Kurt is such an outspoken individual, he never cares about what anyone says.
- I wonder who thought up the ideas for what was said in the biographies in the Nevermind booklets.
4 Insightful Questions
- How is Nirvana able to afford to go to a European tour, especially with not such a big following?
- What is a dilapidated drum set?
- Did Kurt ever feel awkward touring with the Melvins even though he auditioned and failed it too?
- Why was Sonic Youth so powerful in the indie world?
3 Vocabulary Words and Definitions
- Adulation (pg 126): servile flattery
- Palpable (pg 129): capable of being perceived
- Interminable (pg 140): Existing or occurring without interruption or end
2 Examples of Literary Terms
- Metaphor - "I had this terrible Johnny Rotten complex" (Azerrad 140).
- Simile - "They're like twins that got separated somehow" (Azerrad 150).
1 Summary Sentence
- These chapters talk about Nirvana touring after releasing Bleach, and getting there permanent drummer Dave Grohl just before recording Nevermind.
5 Strong comments on characters or plot
- Nirvana records the Blew EP, which was Chad's last recording with Nirvana.
- Chad likes to talk to fruit.
- Nirvana renamed a lot of their songs that appeared on Nevermind, that were also recorded at the Smart Sessions.
- Kurt is such an outspoken individual, he never cares about what anyone says.
- I wonder who thought up the ideas for what was said in the biographies in the Nevermind booklets.
4 Insightful Questions
- How is Nirvana able to afford to go to a European tour, especially with not such a big following?
- What is a dilapidated drum set?
- Did Kurt ever feel awkward touring with the Melvins even though he auditioned and failed it too?
- Why was Sonic Youth so powerful in the indie world?
3 Vocabulary Words and Definitions
- Adulation (pg 126): servile flattery
- Palpable (pg 129): capable of being perceived
- Interminable (pg 140): Existing or occurring without interruption or end
2 Examples of Literary Terms
- Metaphor - "I had this terrible Johnny Rotten complex" (Azerrad 140).
- Simile - "They're like twins that got separated somehow" (Azerrad 150).
1 Summary Sentence
- These chapters talk about Nirvana touring after releasing Bleach, and getting there permanent drummer Dave Grohl just before recording Nevermind.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana - Post 2
Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana - Pg 57-122
5 Strong comments on characters or plot
- Chris and Kurt begin forming a band which would later be known as Nirvana.
- "Nirvana" take in their first of many drummers, Aaron Burckhard.
- These indie bands from Aberdeen had some extremely absurd names like, The Dicks and the Circle Jerks.
- It's kind of funny how Aaron set aspirations to such a low goal of being a manager of a Burger King.
- The story of Nirvana has a lot to thank from many other emerging indie bands, especially to Sonic Youth.
4 Insightful Questions
- Wasn't Skid Row already the name of a metal band from the 70s?
- How can Kurt live in such a filthy place?
- What is a satellite band?
- Why does Nirvana always want their drummers to strip down their drum kits?
3 Vocabulary Words and Definitions
- Zeal (pg 59): a feeling of strong eagerness
- Esoteric (pg 62): confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circl
- Kitsch (pg 63): excessively garish or sentimental art
2 Examples of Literary Terms
- Metaphor - "Burckhard turned out to be a sold, hard hitter in the John Bonham vein" (Azzerad 61).
- Irony - It's ironic that the band was named Nirvana yet the music was very hard and punk-esque.
1 Summary Sentence
- These chapters began delve into the band drama going through Nirvana like new drummers and songs.
5 Strong comments on characters or plot
- Chris and Kurt begin forming a band which would later be known as Nirvana.
- "Nirvana" take in their first of many drummers, Aaron Burckhard.
- These indie bands from Aberdeen had some extremely absurd names like, The Dicks and the Circle Jerks.
- It's kind of funny how Aaron set aspirations to such a low goal of being a manager of a Burger King.
- The story of Nirvana has a lot to thank from many other emerging indie bands, especially to Sonic Youth.
4 Insightful Questions
- Wasn't Skid Row already the name of a metal band from the 70s?
- How can Kurt live in such a filthy place?
- What is a satellite band?
- Why does Nirvana always want their drummers to strip down their drum kits?
3 Vocabulary Words and Definitions
- Zeal (pg 59): a feeling of strong eagerness
- Esoteric (pg 62): confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circl
- Kitsch (pg 63): excessively garish or sentimental art
2 Examples of Literary Terms
- Metaphor - "Burckhard turned out to be a sold, hard hitter in the John Bonham vein" (Azzerad 61).
- Irony - It's ironic that the band was named Nirvana yet the music was very hard and punk-esque.
1 Summary Sentence
- These chapters began delve into the band drama going through Nirvana like new drummers and songs.
Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana - Post 1
Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana - Pg 11-57
5 Strong comments on characters or plot
- Kurt Cobain grew up in Aberdeen, Washington to parents Wendy and Donald Cobain.
- Kurt developed a very strong bond with his mother when his mother remarried.
- Contrary to what people thought of him as an adult, Kurt was a very happy and energetic child.
- At age 14, Kurt finally got his very first guitar. He started to take guitar lessons just long enough to play "Back in Black" by AC/DC.
- Kurt felt like an outcast in school, a complete pariah from everyone else thoughts and ideas.
4 Insightful Questions
- Why didn't Kurt feel the effects of his mother remarrying like he did when they divorced?
- Why is it that Henry Rollins has done everything from acting, boxing, and now singing in a band?
- What would've happened if Kurt didn't smoke the pot when the Navy recruiter was at his house?
- How does Kurt's school allow a racist and religious fanatic teach young high schoolers?
3 Vocabulary Words and Definitions
- Remedial (pg 35): tending or intended to rectify or improve
- Antagonize (pg 36): provoke the hostility of
- Defunct (pg 47): no longer in force or use; inactive
2 Examples of Literary Terms
- Simile - "There's nothing like your firstborn" (Azerrad 13).
- Metaphor - "I was just in a weird limbo" (Azerrad 51).
1 Summary Sentence
- These chapters explain Kurt growing up in Aberdeen, meeting Chris and getting involved into the indie music scene like punk rock.
5 Strong comments on characters or plot
- Kurt Cobain grew up in Aberdeen, Washington to parents Wendy and Donald Cobain.
- Kurt developed a very strong bond with his mother when his mother remarried.
- Contrary to what people thought of him as an adult, Kurt was a very happy and energetic child.
- At age 14, Kurt finally got his very first guitar. He started to take guitar lessons just long enough to play "Back in Black" by AC/DC.
- Kurt felt like an outcast in school, a complete pariah from everyone else thoughts and ideas.
4 Insightful Questions
- Why didn't Kurt feel the effects of his mother remarrying like he did when they divorced?
- Why is it that Henry Rollins has done everything from acting, boxing, and now singing in a band?
- What would've happened if Kurt didn't smoke the pot when the Navy recruiter was at his house?
- How does Kurt's school allow a racist and religious fanatic teach young high schoolers?
3 Vocabulary Words and Definitions
- Remedial (pg 35): tending or intended to rectify or improve
- Antagonize (pg 36): provoke the hostility of
- Defunct (pg 47): no longer in force or use; inactive
2 Examples of Literary Terms
- Simile - "There's nothing like your firstborn" (Azerrad 13).
- Metaphor - "I was just in a weird limbo" (Azerrad 51).
1 Summary Sentence
- These chapters explain Kurt growing up in Aberdeen, meeting Chris and getting involved into the indie music scene like punk rock.
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