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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0606949234621 Format: Explicit Lyrics Label: Nothing Manufacturer: Nothing MPN: 92346 Number Of Discs: 1 Publication Date: 1994 Publisher: Nothing Release Date: March 08, 1994 Studio: Nothing Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential recording: Nine Inch Nails are a pretty amazing phenomenon when one considers what they--um, he--have done with just a few studio recordings. The Downward Spiral, NIN's second full-length album, is just as packed with vitriol as Pretty Hate Machine and the EP Broken--and has just as solid a base of pop hooks that go a long way toward explaining NIN's popularity. Most recognizable is the down-tempo single "Closer," which remains a staple of dance clubs everywhere. But for the most part, the album is all heavy beats and aggressive guitars--industrial music with a pop angle. That winning combination is what makes Trent Reznor a law unto himself, becoming insanely popular while the main body of industrial music retains its subculture status. --Genevieve Williams Amazon.com: It's easy to understand why Nine Inch Nails became the industrial band to break out of the techno ghetto and win a larger audience. Trent Reznor, who records the NIN albums almost entirely by himself (although he tours with a full band), tries very hard to pass himself off as an angry young man, but underneath the angst-ridden lyrics, pounding synths, and grating guitars is an irrepressible pop sensibility. On the second full-length NIN album, The Downward Spiral, Reznor builds his constructions of noise and gloom around warm, fuzzy melodies. On the album's first single, "March of the Pigs," for example, Reznor screams about swine lined up for slaughter amid guitars screeching in pain. Suddenly the guitars fall away to reveal the sensually throbbing rhythm track below; then that falls away to reveal a vocal-and-piano track that's as catchy as anything by Elton John. Because Reznor has a better handle on dynamics now, the melodic core is more obvious than ever. --Geoffrey Himes Album Description: Originally released in 1994, Trent Reznor created THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL as both a concept album and modern day classic. This influential 90's classic is Trent Reznor's industrial cum-tragic opera view of the world and the soul's sonically detailed fall from grace. The Downward Spiral delves into despair and anger with hard guitars and brutal beats. DUAL DISC VERSION (CD & DVD on one disc) CD SIDE: Includes entire album in Re-Mastered CD Stereo DVD SIDE: * Video in surround sound and Stereo of "Closer" * Videos of "March of the Pigs" and "Hurt" * Entire album in Stereo and Advanced Resolution Surround Sound * Entire album in Dolby Digital Surround Sound and Stereo * Image Gallery * Complete Discography * Random DVD menus * Surround Sound mixes by Trent Reznor Album Description: 1994 Japanese edition of Trent & co.'s smash 1994 album withtheir cover of Joy Division's 'Dead Souls' from 'The Crow'soundtrack added as a bonus track! 15 tracks total, alsofeaturing 'March Of The Pigs', 'Closer' and 'Hurt'. Nothing/TVT/ Interscope relea Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Down In ItNot much can be said about this that hasn't been said before.Yes,it is dark and intense and explores the deepest parts of the psyche but i don't think this is necessarily a bad thing.I think this album can be very therapeutic in a way to help release built up emotions.Embrace the way you feel when you listen to this album as it is in all of us humans."The Downward Spiral" is an emotional rollercoaster and is well worth the ride if you stay on till the end.I got this cd when it first came out and ... Read More Rating: - The Downward spiralThis is one of my favourite album of all "extreme" music of ninety years. Music and lyrics are quite all about social and sexual disease, swinging from anger and hate to a deep latent anxiety and a self-annihilation desire. The sound, as the rest, is very innovative and deep. Try to listen something for a better comprehension. Rating:  - ignore the nay-sayersFirst of all, owning all the throbbing gristle, coil, skinny puppy, laibach, wumpscut, or whatever other " real" industrial LPs doesn't make you some kind of expert on music. downward spiral is highly overrated by the mainstream music critics but at the same time it is highly underrated by people who's main mission in life is to only listen to underground music and to constantly talk about how mainstream music will never be as good. All the bands listed above are great. ... Read More Rating: - Excellent BuyQuick shipping. CD came in better than expected condition. I was completely satisfied with my order. Rating: - Not a Ruiner!The Downward Spiral EXCELLENT! Probably all you need to know is that the best damn track on this wunderkind is "Ruiner." |
