History Music / InUtero

* ItsAllMyFault: "All Apologies:

-->''Find my nest of salt, everything's my fault;

--> ''Throw down your umbilical noose so I can climb right back''

--> ''And then all of a sudden my water broke''

--> ''She's only five months late/even though we haven't had sex for a week''

In the sun, in the sun, I feel as one\\

''In Utero'' is the third studio album recorded by American AlternativeRock band Music/{{Nirvana}}; the last one released during lead singer Music/KurtCobain's lifetime. It was released through DGC Records on September 13, 1993.

Married, buried''

His death led to the dissolution of the band, the end of their touring, and the cancellation of the American release of the single "Pennyroyal Tea"; it was a promotional single in the UK.

Magazine/RollingStone listed it at #435 in their [[UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsOfAllTime Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time]], being elevated at #173 on their [[UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsOfAllTime2020 2020 list]].

In retrospect, the warning signs were all over the place. The original intended title for ''In Utero'' was ''[[{{Foreshadowing I Hate Myself and I Want to Die]]''.

Its promotion would grind to a screeching halt as the pressure of fame led to tragedy. Lead singer Kurt Cobain was found dead on April 8, 1994, at his home in Seattle; it is believed he committed suicide three days earlier. His death led to the dissolution of the band, the end of their touring, and the cancellation of the American release of the single "Pennyroyal Tea"; it was a promotional single in the UK.

[[caption-width-right:350: ''Or maybe just happy, Think I'm just happy..'']]

Its promotion would grind to a screeching halt as the pressure of fame led to tragedy. Lead singer Kurt Cobain was found dead on April 8, 1994, at his home in Seattle, having committed suicide. His death led to the dissolution of the band, the end of their touring, and the cancellation of the American release of the single "Pennyroyal Tea"; it was a promotional single in the UK.

Though some were annoyed--and some reviewers even picked up on Cobain's efforts to resist his band going mainstream--contemporary reviews were largely positive. David Frick of ''Magazine/RollingStone'' called it "a triumph of the will". Christopher John Farley of ''Time'' stated explicitly that, in spite of Kobain's efforts, "this potent new album may once again force the mainstream to go Nirvana".

Though some were annoyed--and some reviewers even picked up on Cobain's efforts to resist his band going mainstream--contemporary reviews were largely positive. David Frick of ''Magazine/RollingStone'' called it "a triumph of the will". Christopher John Farley of ''Time'' stated explicitly that, in spite of Kobain's efforts, "this potent new album may once again force the mainstream to go Nirvana".

Its promotion would grind to a screeching halt as the pressure of fame led to tragedy. Lead singer Kurt Cobain was found dead on April 8, 1994, at his home in Seattle, having committed suicide. His death led to the dissolution of the band, the end of their touring, and the cancellation of the American released of the single "Pennyroyal Tea"; it was a promotional single in the UK.

Though some were annoyed--and some reviewers even picked up on Cobain's efforts to resist his band going mainstream--contemporary reviews were largely positive. David Frick of ''Magazine/RollingStone'' called it "a triumph of the will". Christopher John Farley of ''Time'' stated explicitly that, in spite of Kobain's efforts, "this potent new album may once again force the mainstream to go Nirvana".

Its promotion would grind to a screeching halt as the pressure of fame led to tragedy. Lead singer Kurt Cobain committed suicide on April 8, 1994, at his home in Seattle. His death led to the dissolution of the band, the end of their touring, and the cancellation of the American released of the single "Pennyroyal Tea"; it was a promotional single in the UK.

''In Utero'' is the third and final studio album by Music/{{Nirvana}}, released in 1993. It was the long anticipated official follow-up to ''Music/{{Nevermind}}''. In many ways, it was a desperate attempt to return back to their AlternativeRock roots after hitting it so big with ''Nevermind''. It still became a best-seller, though. "Heart-Shaped Box", "Rape Me" and "All Apologies" became hits. Magazine/RollingStone listed it at #435 in their [[UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsOfAllTime Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time]], being elevated at #173 on their [[UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsOfAllTime2020 2020 revised list]].

!! ''Pennyroyal Tropes'':

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* {{Bowdlerise}}: "Rape Me" [[CensoredTitle was changed to]] "Waif Me" on some album releases, though the actual audio remained unchanged. The rear album artwork was also altered to remove the fetuses on the censored version. Cobain reluctantly agreed to these changes because of objections by retailers like Kmart and Walmart. In some small towns, like where he grew up, these were the only places to buy records.

** "I think I'm Dumb" in "Dumb".

** "Your advice" in "Heart-Shaped Box".
** ''"Go awayyyyyyyyy!"'' in "Scentless Apprentice".
** "What is wrong with me?" in "Radio Friendly Unit Shifter".

# "Tourette's" (1:35)

* LongTitle: "Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle" and "Gallons of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through the Strip". Released on the 2013 reissue of the album, a song that was originally titled "Moist Vagina And Then She Blew Him Like He's Never Been Blown, Brains Stuck All Over The Wall", was later shortened to "Moist Vagina".

* MinisculeRocking: At 1:35, "Tourette's" is the shortest Nirvana song. However, it is also their heaviest song, considereing the harsh noise influences and growled vocals.

** 9: "Tourette's"

# "tourette's" (1:35)

* LongTitle: "Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle" and "Gallons of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through the Strip".

''In Utero'' is the third and final studio album by Music/{{Nirvana}}, released in 1993. It was the long anticipated official follow-up to ''Music/{{Nevermind}}''. In many ways, it was a desperate attempt to return back to their AlternativeRock roots after hitting it so big with ''Nevermind''. It still became a best-seller, though. "Heart-Shaped Box", "Rape Me" and "All Apologies" became hits. Magazine/RollingStone listed it at #435 in their [[UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsOfAllTime Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time]].

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar:
** "Rape Me" was released as a single, despite its offensive title.
** "Pennyroyal Tea" refers to "pennyroyal", a herb used as an abortifacient (to cause a miscarriage/abortion). However, Cobain said that he knew from friends that it didn't work.

* StepUpToTheMicrophone: Dave Grohl sings lead vocals on the bonus track "Marigold". Fittingly, it's the only Nirvana song the Music/FooFighters have played.

* FollowTheLeader: The use of cellos on this album was obviously influenced by [[Music/HuskerDu Bob Mould's]] ''Workbook''.

--> ''I tried hard to have a father but I only had a dad''

* FetusTerrible: Inverted and subverted. Cobain was fascinated by the concept of birth and evoked the imagery often in his work. The album art of ''In Utero'' also references child birth by showing the inside of a female body and imagery of fetuses. However, to the audience this all comes across as being nauseating and creepy.