Chart-topping Underground Hits

Released in 1994, "Sabotage" was initially an underground hit, but its catchy melody and clever lyrics eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 1991, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was initially an underground hit, but its grunge sound and powerful lyrics eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 1992, "Creep" was initially an underground hit, but its haunting melody and introspective lyrics eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 1993, "Loser" was initially an underground hit, but its catchy melody and quirky lyrics eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 1991, "Jeremy" was initially an underground hit, but its powerful lyrics and emotional performance eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 1994, "Black Hole Sun" was initially an underground hit, but its haunting melody and introspective lyrics eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 1990, "Man in the Box" was initially an underground hit, but its powerful vocals and heavy riffs eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 1993, "Plush" was initially an underground hit, but its catchy melody and emotional lyrics eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 1994, "Closer" was initially an underground hit, but its industrial sound and controversial lyrics eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 1996, "Pepper" was initially an underground hit, but its catchy melody and quirky lyrics eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 1991, "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" was initially an underground hit, but its catchy melody and humorous lyrics eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 1997, "Ocean Man" was initially an underground hit, but its catchy melody and whimsical lyrics eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 2004, "Float On" was initially an underground hit, but its catchy melody and introspective lyrics eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 2004, "Mr. Brightside" was initially an underground hit, but its catchy melody and emotional lyrics eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Released in 2001, "Last Nite" was initially an underground hit, but its catchy melody and energetic performance eventually propelled it into the mainstream, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.