In the following 2016 25th anniversary reshoot, Elden expressed interest in once again appearing on the album cover nude, but was not permitted by the photographer. Sooner or later, I want to create a print of a real-deal re-enactment shot, completely naked. 2015 interview with The Guardian, Elden said “I might have one of the most famous penises in the music industry, but no one would ever know that to look at me. He continued to be featured in the band’s cover art, however, recreating the iconic picture for the album’s 10th, 17th, and 25th anniversary covers. However, in the years following the albums critical acclaim, these complaints faded away in the awe of the albums success, simply being attributed to another strange quirk of Kurt Cobain’s character.Īs the album aged, so did young Elden. The cover made some uncomfortable, and gave others yet another reason to condemn the rock genre as a whole. Kurt Cobain was insistent on not censoring the penis of young Elden from the cover art, which led to controversy upon its release. According to lead singer Kurt Cobain, the cover was conceived while watching a television program on water births.Īlthough the “Nevermind” cover is still easily identifiable despite being 30 years old, it has been no stranger to controversy over the years. dollar bill on a fishhook just out of his reach. The iconic artwork that adorns the cover of this popular album features an infant Spencer Elden, swimming underwater with a U.S. 1992, and its lead single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” topped both the single and video of the year polls. 1991, it reached #1 on the Billboard 200 by Jan. “Nevermind” is the second studio album released by the legendary grunge rock band Nirvana.
By Ethan Robinson Opinions November 18, 2021
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