Why is this album considered brillant?A: Because is sold 10 million copies in the U.S., and 26 million copies worldwide; 36,000,000 total. The album promoted the Grunge movement in Seattle... It features great melodies, because Kurt Cobain placed music before lyrics. It is the best selling Alternative Rock album... Is that it? I think so...Out of all honesty, why does an album like this become considered the 17th greatest album of all time (check: 500 Greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone)? It's sad that albums like this acquire, so much attention. Beggars Banquet isn't as good as this album??? OK Computer? The Dead Side of the Moon???A candid review from a Radiohead/Pink Floyd listener.Would you say I'm too harsh musicially? If so, would concur with Pitchfork Media,"Anyone who hates this record today is just trying to be cool, and needs to be trying harder."