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I could believe that Grohl only realized later where those influences came from, that makes the most sense.
Wasn't the story that Cobain almost tossed the song because it sounded too close to the Pixies? That may have been BS as well, just like Bob Mould claiming he didn't notice the similarities between "A Good Idea" and "Debaser" until much later. Sure, Bob; the song works better as an homage than it does as a false modesty stumble into brilliance.
For sure Cobain knew "More Than a Feeling," so it would be surprising to me if he didn't notice the (admittedly fleeting) resemblance. "Teen Spirit" bears more of a resemblance to the Pixies than it does Boston, but it only barely sounds like Pixies, either.
This is my fave "Teen Spirit" clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeb5LdAyLC8
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 15 November 2023 15:02 (five months ago) link
For sure Cobain knew "More Than a Feeling," so it would be surprising to me if he didn't notice the (admittedly fleeting) resemblance. "Teen Spirit" bears more of a resemblance to the Pixies than it does Boston, but it only barely sounds like Pixies, either.
they lampshaded the resemblance at reading '92
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3XIGon2RjY
― Kate (rushomancy), Thursday, 16 November 2023 18:58 (five months ago) link