Aerosmith - 'Rocks' - This album inspired countless artists, including Guns N' Roses and Metallica. So it doesn't come as a surprise that it also influenced Kurt Cobain.
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R.E.M. - 'Green' - The alternative rock band lead by Michael Stipe also played an important role in Kurt Cobain's sound.
Pixies - 'Surfer Rosa' - Pixies' influence on Nirvana's sound is clear, and Kurt Cobain always cited them as a band he looked up to.
Black Flag - 'My War and Damaged' - The godfathers of hardcore punk, Black Flag, are also listed as an influence. Both Henry Rollins and Kurt Cobain's music resonated with the youth of the time.
PJ Harvey - 'Dry' - Polly Jean Harvey's debut album, 'Dry' was released in 1992. Cobain listed it as one of his favorites.
Butthole Surfers - 'Butthole Surfers EP' and 'Locust Abortion Technician' - The punk band from Texas is listed as one of Cobain's favorites. These were his two albums of choice.
Public Image Ltd - 'The Flowers of Romance' - Nirvana's late front man really liked this album by PiL, a band fronted by John Lydon (also known as Johnny Rotten from the Sex Pistols).
The Knack - 'Get the Knack' - The album, best known for the hit single 'My Sharona,' also influenced the way Cobain wrote music.
Mazzy Star - 'She Hangs Brightly' - The dreamy sound of Hope Sandoval's voice made an impact on Kurt Cobain, who listed the band's first album as a favorite.
Bad Brains - 'Rock for Light' - DC punk rockers Bad Brains also influenced how Kurt Cobain wrote music.