And on that note, here are some cool grunge fonts to add to your collection. Whether you grew up in the 80s or not, there’s no doubt that the underground culture then produced some of the best music, fashion, and fiction people still enjoy today. Pretty much anything that looked intentionally ‘disharmonious’ or chaotic. Still, the ‘look’ caught on and soon, designers were using distressed lettering along with collages, and murky photos. For album covers though, this was more of a necessity rather than to make a statement. Graphic design during the grunge generation intentionally used ‘lo-fi’ (low fidelity) images and elements. Hence, the Mohawks, chains, ripped or cut-off denims, studded belts, and the combat boots. In the 80s and 90s, fans of the bands donned whatever their favorite singers did. Thanks to grunge, people who feel misunderstood or broken will have something they can relate with.įashion was another industry where grunge had plenty of impact. Nowadays, bands and solo artists all take inspiration from the generation that promoted non-conformation, rebellion, and independence. The deep, anguished lyrics have inspired musicians to remain true and authentic to their sounds. Aside from Nirvana and Pearl Jam, other well-known bands of that time included: Soundgarden, the Melvins, Green River, Screaming Trees, Mudhoney, and The U-Men.Ībout 38 years later, the effects of grunge going mainstream can still be felt and seen in music, fashion, fiction, and graphic design. But as they were just beginning, they didn’t have money to ‘clean’ their recording.ĭeciding to leave it as is and just turn up the volume during performances, ‘grunge’ was the term given to their ‘unclean’ sounds that consisted mostly of distorted electric guitar, heavy bass, and drums.
In the early 80s, a growing number of bands in Seattle were mixing some elements of metal and punk in their sounds. The word ‘grunge’ was a term used for something repugnant or dirty. What began as an alternative rock genre quickly became its own culture filled with loud music, nihilistic ideas, and indifferent fashion choices.