Radio Friendly Unit Shifter (track)
by Nirvana
Radio Friendly Unit Shifter appears on the following album(s) by Nirvana:
- In Utero (track #10) (this album) (1993)
- Live And Loud (track #1) (2019)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Track ratings | Avg. track rating |
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| ! | 09/15/2026 03:36 | Davidmain | 90 | 96/100 |
| ! | 08/19/2026 00:47 | stareaterogni0n | 6,695 | 69/100 |
| ! | 07/30/2026 18:38 |  HoldenM | 10,125 | 90/100 |
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This track is rated in the top 4% of all tracks on BestEverAlbums.com. This track has a Bayesian average rating of 80.7/100, a mean average of 80.1/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 80.8/100. The standard deviation for this track is 14.2.
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An ironic reference to 'Smells' and its slick radio friendly sound. So many theories on the lyrics. What do they mean. Couldn't care less. This track is great. The rhythmical driving beat of bass and drums contrasting with maniacal discordant guitars somehow creates chaotic harmony. Music to my ears.
'What is wrong with me?'
'What is wrong with me?'
'What do I think? I think'.
'Where there is harmony may we bring discord.' To misquote Maggie Thatcher
I used to hate this song. Listening to it now..it's not that bad. Not great, but not worthy of my hate. I'll reserve that just for Tourette's
Very underappreciated track. (Edited)
Man this song could have been so much better if they returned to the chorus after the breakdown. I get that would have been more standard but the ending is just unsatisfying.
hoyquarlow 11/18/2023 02:00 | #300021
Actually the best song on In Utero (Edited)
