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Kurt Cobain intentionally suppressed his pop instincts and influences from bands like The Beatles while creating the 'Bleach' album, focusing instead on a raw, aggressive style characterized by screaming and punk elements. This choice reflects the expectations of the era and the punk genre. The aggression in his screaming resonates as the authentic expression of his identity, suggesting that this vocal approach allows Cobain to manifest the version of himself that he aspires to be artistically.
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