"In Utero"

In Utero is the follow up album to Nirvana's highly successful and acclaimed album Nevermind. Though it did not do nearly as well in the mainstream media as its predecessor, it is famous for being the album that housed the track Heart Shaped Box which won a posthumous award for best video for Cobain which was received by Novoselic and Grohl. It is also known for its simple yet effectively moving album cover of the vulnerable and skinned looking angel, a theme that was continued in the video for Heart Shaped Box. Furthermore, it is an album that has been included in the recent vinyl revival and is available in department stores such as HMV as well as music and memorabilia stores.

Sound 

Whereas the sound on Nevermind could almost be described as commercial rather than true grunge, songs such as Heart shaped box re-vamped the band's sound but at the same time, songs like All Apologies did the opposite and once more aimed for the more commercial success and was even performed on MTV unplugged (with nirvana openly displaying dislike for MTV and commercially driven music). However, as a fairly strong fan myself, i still like the album, the tracks included are likable and there are some very grunge-rooted sounds in there.

Legacy

Sadly, In Utero is not blessed with much of a legacy among casual fans and chart success; however, the video for Heart Shaped Box is legendary and so the album has more than enough cause to resonate in history. Furtherore, the album enjoyed its release after the tragic passing of Cobain and subsequent dissolution of the band giving it the title as the last real album released by the legendary band. The album also holds a reputation in pop culture in shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy where it is visible in the shot but not necessarily central. 

The album is crucial in the life of the band and also the full stop in the short life of the late and great Kurt Cobain and an album that i would highly recommend to any rock fan and particularly to the younger generation in order for them to best appreciate the 90's roots of grunge and punk rock.