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In Utero

Nirvana

September 21, 1993

Overall Rating

4.55

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4.65

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4.49

(9)

Critic Scores

Ratings from music critics and publicationsAverage: 4.49/5.0

Arun Starkey (Far Out Magazine)

5.0

A flawless way to bow out, Nirvana’s In Utero is one of the greatest ever made and will remain so forever.

The Sydney Morning Herald (The Sydney Morning Herald)

5.0

At its best, In Utero's raw, driving punk-influenced attack is simply gut wrenching.

Sputnikmusic (Sputnikmusic)

5.0

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Release Date

September 21, 1993

MusicBrainz Rating

4.25 (33 votes)

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4.50/ 5 · 10 ratings

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Critic Scores

Ratings from music critics and publicationsAverage: 4.49/5.0

Arun Starkey (Far Out Magazine)

5.0

A flawless way to bow out, Nirvana’s In Utero is one of the greatest ever made and will remain so forever.

The Sydney Morning Herald (The Sydney Morning Herald)

5.0

At its best, In Utero's raw, driving punk-influenced attack is simply gut wrenching.

Sputnikmusic (Sputnikmusic)

5.0

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Robb Schuneman

Jun 28, 2026

4.65

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Release Date

September 21, 1993

Label

Geffen Records

Cat# 4246072

MusicBrainz Rating

4.25 (33 votes)

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4.50/ 5 · 10 ratings

The #2 rated album of 1993 on Quiet Banger.

The #2 rated album by Nirvana on Quiet Banger.

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4.50/ 5 · 10 ratings

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Other Versions

Different editions and releases of In Utero

In Utero

MPO

1993

In Utero

clean version

1993

In Utero

Universal M & L

1993

In Utero

special limited edition, clear vinyl

1993

Other Versions

Different editions and releases of In Utero

In Utero

MPO

1993

In Utero

clean version

1993

In Utero

Universal M & L

1993

In Utero

special limited edition, clear vinyl

1993

How others rate it

4.50/ 5 · 10 ratings

The #2 rated album of 1993 on Quiet Banger.

The #2 rated album by Nirvana on Quiet Banger.

4.0

4.5

5.0