Draft:Territorial Pissings


“Territorial Pissings” is a song by the American rock band Nirvana from their 1991 album Nevermind.

"Territorial Pissings"
Song by Nirvana
from the album Nevermind
ReleasedSeptember 24, 1991 (1991-09-24).
StudioSound City (Van Nuys) • Smart
GenreRock
Length2:22
Songwriter(s)Kurt Cobain
Producer(s)Butch Vig

The song’s intro features a rare occasion, Krist Novoselic singing. This would never happen again.

Recording edit

The song was recorded in almost one take, unlike Lithium.[1] At the end of the session, Kurt speared an amplifier and Grohl knocked over his drum kit. Each member wore their favorite band on a t-shirt, Kurt wore his homemade Flipper t-shirt, Grohl wore a Melvins t-shirt and Novoselic wore a L7 t-shirt.[2]

Lyrics edit

The opening of the song is lifted from a sixties song called Get Together[3]

Reception edit

Far Out Magazine said it was a “punk-tinged rave-up”.[4] Adrian Torres of Allmusic said is was "fast and furious punk in pure form"[5]

Live performances edit

The song was a favorite ending for Nirvana. And they played the song live constantly at the end.[6]

Personnel edit

Taken from the liner notes of the 30th Anniversary of Nevermind[7]

References edit

  1. ^ Nirvana (1998-10-01). Guitar World Presents Nirvana and the Grunge Revolution. Hal Leonard. ISBN 978-1-4768-5119-8.
  2. ^ Gaar, Gillian G. (2009-06-01). The Rough Guide to Nirvana. Penguin. ISBN 978-1-4053-8119-2.
  3. ^ Goldberg, Danny (2019-04-02). Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-06-286167-2.
  4. ^ "The only Nirvana song with Krist Novoselic on vocals". faroutmagazine.co.uk. 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  5. ^ Nirvana - Nevermind Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-12-29
  6. ^ Cross, Charles R.; Berkenstadt, Jim (2012-02-22). Classic Rock Albums: Nirvana - Nevermind. Schirmer Trade Books. ISBN 978-0-85712-768-6.
  7. ^ Nirvana - Nevermind, 2021-11-12, retrieved 2023-11-29