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Nine Inch Nails' The Downward Spiral turns 30 today
Posted on 3/8/24 at 11:27 am
Posted on 3/8/24 at 11:27 am
The Downward Spiral is the second studio album by the American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails, released on March 8, 1994
It is a concept album detailing the self-destruction of a man from the beginning of his misanthropic "downward spiral" to his suicidal breaking point.
Full Album
March Of The Pigs Favorite
Hurt- Unplugged Incredible
Trent Reznor is one of the most incredible musician ever.
Closer This song and video were equally outrageous at the time
All tracks are written by Trent Reznor, except "Dead Souls" by Joy Division and "Memorabilia" by Soft Cell
No. Title Length
1. "Mr. Self Destruct" 4:31
2. "Piggy" 4:24
3. "Heresy" 3:54
4. "March of the Pigs" 2:59
5. "Closer" 6:14
6. "Ruiner" 4:58
7. "The Becoming" 5:31
8. "I Do Not Want This" 5:41
9. "Big Man with a Gun" 1:36
10. "A Warm Place" 3:22
11. "Eraser" 4:53
12. "Reptile" 6:52
13. "The Downward Spiral" 3:58
14. "Hurt" 6:16
Total length: 65:02
Reptile- live ft. Peter Murphy…
It is a concept album detailing the self-destruction of a man from the beginning of his misanthropic "downward spiral" to his suicidal breaking point.
Full Album
March Of The Pigs Favorite
Hurt- Unplugged Incredible
Trent Reznor is one of the most incredible musician ever.
Closer This song and video were equally outrageous at the time
All tracks are written by Trent Reznor, except "Dead Souls" by Joy Division and "Memorabilia" by Soft Cell
No. Title Length
1. "Mr. Self Destruct" 4:31
2. "Piggy" 4:24
3. "Heresy" 3:54
4. "March of the Pigs" 2:59
5. "Closer" 6:14
6. "Ruiner" 4:58
7. "The Becoming" 5:31
8. "I Do Not Want This" 5:41
9. "Big Man with a Gun" 1:36
10. "A Warm Place" 3:22
11. "Eraser" 4:53
12. "Reptile" 6:52
13. "The Downward Spiral" 3:58
14. "Hurt" 6:16
Total length: 65:02
Reptile- live ft. Peter Murphy…
This post was edited on 3/8/24 at 11:45 am
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Posted on 3/8/24 at 12:35 pm to STigers
I was never a fan of the genre he was considered to be in but he is a perfect example of how great music transcends genre. I had this CD back in the 90s. I found it completely compelling and heartbreaking when I considered the story it told. It is a masterpiece in the world of concept albums, which I am generally fond of.
Posted on 3/8/24 at 12:46 pm to STigers
Fun Fact-
Trent Reznor moved to 10050 Cielo Drive in Benedict Canyon, Los Angeles, the site of the murder of actress Sharon Tate by members of the Manson Family in 1969; it was transformed into a studio for recording the Broken EP (1992) and subsequently The Downward Spiral.
Bonus disc
No. Title Length
1. "Burn" (from Natural Born Killers) 4:58
2. "Closer (Precursor)" (from "Closer to God") 7:17
3. "Piggy (Nothing Can Stop Me Now)" (from Further Down the Spiral) 4:02
4. "A Violet Fluid" (from "March of the Pigs") 1:04
5. "Dead Souls" (from The Crow or Japanese Edition) 4:54
6. "Hurt (Quiet)" (from Further Down the Spiral, US version) 5:09
7. "Closer to God" (from "Closer to God") 5:06
8. "All the Pigs, All Lined Up" (from "March of the Pigs") 7:26
9. "Memorabilia" (from "Closer to God") 7:21
10. "The Downward Spiral (The Bottom)" (from Further Down the Spiral) 7:33
11. "Ruiner" (Demo) 4:51
12. "Liar" (Reptile Demo) 6:56
13. "Heresy" (Demo) 4:01
Total length: 70:38
Trent Reznor moved to 10050 Cielo Drive in Benedict Canyon, Los Angeles, the site of the murder of actress Sharon Tate by members of the Manson Family in 1969; it was transformed into a studio for recording the Broken EP (1992) and subsequently The Downward Spiral.
Bonus disc
No. Title Length
1. "Burn" (from Natural Born Killers) 4:58
2. "Closer (Precursor)" (from "Closer to God") 7:17
3. "Piggy (Nothing Can Stop Me Now)" (from Further Down the Spiral) 4:02
4. "A Violet Fluid" (from "March of the Pigs") 1:04
5. "Dead Souls" (from The Crow or Japanese Edition) 4:54
6. "Hurt (Quiet)" (from Further Down the Spiral, US version) 5:09
7. "Closer to God" (from "Closer to God") 5:06
8. "All the Pigs, All Lined Up" (from "March of the Pigs") 7:26
9. "Memorabilia" (from "Closer to God") 7:21
10. "The Downward Spiral (The Bottom)" (from Further Down the Spiral) 7:33
11. "Ruiner" (Demo) 4:51
12. "Liar" (Reptile Demo) 6:56
13. "Heresy" (Demo) 4:01
Total length: 70:38
Posted on 3/8/24 at 12:57 pm to STigers
Superunknown by Soundgarden also came out 30 years ago today. (That’s the one I bought first)
Posted on 3/8/24 at 1:03 pm to STigers
Saw this tour with Manson opening before he got popular. Great show.
I still prefer Broken, by a hair.
I still prefer Broken, by a hair.
Posted on 3/8/24 at 1:11 pm to STigers
Pretty Hate Machine is about 1,000,000 times better....
Posted on 3/8/24 at 1:15 pm to Lonnie Utah
quote:
Pretty Hate Machine
My favorite NIN album
Posted on 3/8/24 at 1:29 pm to STigers
I never got into NIN until 10 years after this album came out. I wasn't into super heavy stuff and I had a hard time getting into industrial rock. But the downward spiral was such a huge album when it came out and even years later, it was constantly a topic of conversion when talking about music...particularly music our parents did not want us listening to.
Something clicked in 2005. I think it was when With_Teeth came out, which was much more accessible for a non-NIN fan. I loved that album, then tried The Fragile, and grew to love that one too. Now I am a huge fan of all Reznor's stuff through Year Zero.
I wish he'd get back to touring. I haven't seen them since 2005 Voodoo Fest after Katrina, which was EPIC. QOTSA and NIN back to back.
Something clicked in 2005. I think it was when With_Teeth came out, which was much more accessible for a non-NIN fan. I loved that album, then tried The Fragile, and grew to love that one too. Now I am a huge fan of all Reznor's stuff through Year Zero.
I wish he'd get back to touring. I haven't seen them since 2005 Voodoo Fest after Katrina, which was EPIC. QOTSA and NIN back to back.
Posted on 3/8/24 at 1:37 pm to SUB
March of the Pigs is a banger
Posted on 3/8/24 at 1:57 pm to STigers
Saw him a few times back in the day.
Playing Hurt in front of those horrific images, basically a condemnation of mankind, is still chilling.
Hurt, 1995 tour
Playing Hurt in front of those horrific images, basically a condemnation of mankind, is still chilling.
Hurt, 1995 tour
Posted on 3/8/24 at 2:15 pm to TejasHorn
quote:
Hurt, 1995 tour
Wow!! One of the best songs ever written
I’m embarrassed and saddened to admit that I have never seen them live when my brother has seen them probably over 50 times.(no lie) Sucks to think they may never tour again. I wish I would have seen them during the 90’s.
This post was edited on 3/8/24 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 3/8/24 at 2:24 pm to STigers
quote:
Sucks to think they may never tour again. I wish I would have seen them during the 90’s.
I bet they tour again - shoot, they toured a couple of years ago. Trent Reznor made a social media post today about the album's anniversary and closed it with "Hope to see you soon".
Posted on 3/8/24 at 2:37 pm to TejasHorn
quote:
Hurt, 1995 tour
And as good as that is, and it's very good, it's not even in the same realm as Johnny Cash's cover. Even Trent knew it.
quote:
at that point (Hurt) became Cash’s swan song. After watching it (the video), Reznor said: “That song isn’t mine any more.”
Johnny Cash - Hurt
Posted on 3/8/24 at 2:52 pm to Lonnie Utah
quote:
And as good as that is, and it's very good, it's not even in the same realm as Johnny Cash's cover. Even Trent knew it.
quote:
at that point (Hurt) became Cash’s swan song. After watching it (the video), Reznor said: “That song isn’t mine any more.”
Nah!! The original is Supreme.
Cash’s is great too.
People say things sometimes in the moment. I kinda don’t think he meant it was cash’s song now.
It will definitely always be Reznors song but his fans can love it through Cash’s version now too that’s probably what he meant.
Posted on 3/8/24 at 3:02 pm to A12 Oxcart
quote:
I still prefer Broken, by a hair.
Who saw the Broken video back in the day when it was a VHS that was copied and traded by word of mouth? My neighbor had it and I distinctly remembering him showing it to us. It freaked me the hell out! Probably one of the reasons I never gave NIN a chance until 10 years later.
This post was edited on 3/8/24 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 3/8/24 at 3:06 pm to STigers
Yeah. Cash’s version is beloved only because he humanized the song. His vocals set to the music don’t really work for me. Too incongruous.
That said, dat “March of Pigs” drumbeat. :pimp
That said, dat “March of Pigs” drumbeat. :pimp
Posted on 3/8/24 at 3:23 pm to STigers
quote:
My favorite NIN album
Terrible Lie is my favorite NIN song.
Posted on 3/8/24 at 4:12 pm to Saintsisit
quote:
Terrible Lie is my favorite NIN song.
Something I Can Never Have is mine.
Posted on 3/8/24 at 4:24 pm to Vandyrone
quote:
Terrible Lie is my favorite NIN song. Something I Can Never Have is mine.
Those are my two favorite from that album
Something I Can Never Have
I love this live performance
Depressing as hell tho
Posted on 3/9/24 at 9:19 am to STigers
Trent’s music has such
a sunny, upbeat vibe.
When he was working out at the Reilly Center, he was an affable, friendly and normal dude. Not surprising, really.
a sunny, upbeat vibe.
When he was working out at the Reilly Center, he was an affable, friendly and normal dude. Not surprising, really.
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