Nirvana's album "Nevermind," which came out in 1991, is often seen as a major turning point in music. It kicked off the grunge movement and made alternative rock super popular. But along with its big success came some tough challenges that impacted these music styles, often in not-so-great ways.

1. Grunge Becoming Too Commercial

• Loss of Realness: After Nirvana's success, many record labels started to look for bands that sounded similar. This made the grunge style feel less genuine.
• Same Old Sound: With so many mainstream grunge bands popping up, a lot of the music started to sound alike. It lost the raw emotional feel that fans loved.

2. Pressure on Musicians

• Creative Block: New artists felt they needed to copy Nirvana's sound, which took away their chance to be creative. Many found it hard to express themselves amidst these commercial pressures.
• Mental Health Issues: The stress to keep making hits took a toll on artists' mental health, leading to tragic outcomes for some in the genre.

3. Changing Music Trends

• Quick Fame: Many grunge bands rose to fame quickly but didn’t stay popular for long. The excitement of the ‘90s faded fast for many of these artists.
• Sticking to Safe Choices: Because "Nevermind" was such a hit, record labels were hesitant to take risks on new sounds, making it tough for artists to try new ideas.

Ways for Artists to Cope

To deal with these challenges, artists can:

• Try New Things: Look for fresh sounds that go beyond what is already popular.
• Stay True to Themselves: Focus on expressing their true feelings instead of just what sells.
• Take Care of Their Minds: Connect with supportive groups that care about mental health and healthy creative habits.

By tackling these issues, today's musicians can avoid some of the problems that came up after Nirvana's success while still staying true to where grunge started.