Nevermind is the second studio album by the American
rock band
Nirvana, released on September 24, 1991. Produced by
Butch Vig,
Nevermind was the group's first release on
DGC Records. Frontman
Kurt Cobain sought to make music outside the restrictive confines of the Seattle
grunge scene, drawing influence from groups such as the
Pixies and their use of "loud/quiet" dynamics. It is their first album to feature drummer
Dave Grohl.