The list of Kurt Cobain’s top 50 albums of all time has been circulating the internet for some time now and while the entire  list is primo and gives a great insight into the musical brain of one of the greatest front men of all time, it can be tricky to wade through all 50 records. Luckily, we’ve taken the time to pick our top 15 from Cobain’s list. From obvious choices like Mudhoney and Sonic Youth to some more unexpected picks like Fang and Leadbelly, the list gives some great insight into the man and the music.

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