On A Plain (track)
by Nirvana
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On A Plain appears on the following album(s) by Nirvana:
- Nevermind (track #11) (this album) (1991)
- MTV Unplugged In New York (track #8) (1994)
- Live At Reading (track #14) (2009)
- Live At The Paramount (track #15) (2019)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Track ratings | Avg. track rating |
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| ! | 10/17/2026 18:53 | morphee | 2,466 | 86/100 |
| ! | 10/06/2026 07:12 | Exist-en-ciel | 181,451 | 71/100 |
| ! | 09/15/2026 03:35 | Davidmain | 105 | 92/100 |
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Jasonconfused TOP 100 COMMENTER 12/11/2012 20:42 | #57583
My favorite part of the song is the harmonized vocals. Did Kurt do both parts on the album or did Dave Grohl do the backing vocals?
eclab 06/03/2012 05:07 | #43672
The best song on "Nevermind", shows that Kurt doesn't take himself too seriously. (Edited)
rogue 04/25/2015 22:57 | #140247
Favorite song off Nevermind, second to Drain You.
Beautiful harmonies!
It's barely tolerable
