The Story of Simon Simopath
Released: 1967

The Story of Simon Simopath

by Nirvana

The 1358th greatest album of all time

The Story of Simon Simopath is a 1967 concept album by the British band Nirvana that blends pop and psychedelic rock into a whimsical, narrative-driven record. It pairs catchy, Beatles-influenced melodies and close vocal harmonies with orchestral touches and studio effects typical of late 1960s psychedelia, giving the music a baroque pop character. The album unfolds a dreamlike story centered on the character Simon Simopath and stands as an early British example of a pop-oriented rock opera.