The Nirvana frontman had one of the most powerful voices of his generation
Alexandra Pollard

10:50 26th April 2016

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This is your casual reminder that Kurt Cobain - even without the support of heavy guitar riffs and drum beats - had one of the most affecting voices of his generation.

The isolated vocal track of ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ is kind of goose-bump inducing. Of course, it showcases the raw, raucous vocals for which Cobain was famous, but there’s also a haunting vulnerability in the cracks in his voice.

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