A new blog post on the Nine Inch Nails Myspace page announced that they have posted more photos from a few of their final shows for the Wave Goodbye tour. For many, Nine Inch Nails has been the band that has pulled them out of Hell, slapped them across the face and got them back on track. Reznor's deep and personal lyrics have made some of their loneliest times not as desolate as they seemed.
It was years ago when I had a crush on a girl whose favorite band was Nine Inch Nails. I borrowed my friends NIN collection to burn and study so that I may look more appealing in my crush's eyes. I was not impressed. I wanted more simplistic rock music like the Sex Pistols or the Clash and not these extremely complex, highly disastrous, heavily distorted, introspective masterpieces. After my inevitable rejection from the girl who was four years older than me, I found myself in a state of depression and it was here in this dark place where my solitude was broken by the emotive and very personal records of Nine Inch Nails.
Nine Inch Nails has always been a one man operated machine. Michael Trent Reznor has been portrayed by many fans as "a savior of rock music," or "prince of pain," or "the Antichrist," a bad influence, or a genius. When growing up, Reznor studied classical piano and, as stated by his grandfather in an interview, was a wiz. After several occurrences in his late teens with joining a few electronic bands in the 80's such as Option 30. Reznor idolized artists such as Depeche Mode, Gary Numan, and Ministry. Eventually Reznor was able to produce his debut Nine Inch Nails album "Pretty Hate Machine" in 1989, which immediately went Gold and later went platinum (meaning it sold 1,000,000+ copies worldwide).
All of Nine Inch Nails releases have been a success. Due to it's constantly growing fan base, Nine Inch Nails has done nothing but impress fans with every new release. In 1992, breaking free from TVT Records and joining with Interscope, NIN released the EP "Broken" along with the single "Wish" which went on to win a Grammy for best metal performance. The 1994 album "The Downward Spiral" has been deemed the best Nine Inch Nails record going quadruple platinum (4,000,000 copies sold) being the Nine Inch Nails album that put Reznor on the map. It has been normal for Nine Inch Nails to release albums four years apart. Reznor always challenged himself when it came to composing new music. He has stated that he has a, "Okay, that one was good, now let's make a better one," attitude. Constantly manipulating computers, synthesizers and guitars to change their sounds, Nine Inch Nails' creates new sounds that are a breath of fresh air from the constant chatter over played on the radio
Along with Nine Inch Nails' unique sound, the soulful lyrics have also made them known. Why do so many like Nine Inch Nails? Perhaps it's because Reznor puts himself on the same level. On top of all the chaos, he is still just as human as any of us. He is there with us when we're down, pissed off, or feel like dancing.
Along with being a hit and something new in the record stores. Nine Inch Nails brought a new uniqueness to the stage. Trent would scream, swear at the crowd, destroy equipment, flaunt himself, making the show just as unpleasant as the music. The live act was something new and different from the albums. More raw, more aggressive and more powerfully emotive. There was a sense of welcome and a sense of discomfort as an audience member.
Nine Inch Nails has been one of those bands that never gave a shit about what people thought, and Trent always did what he damn well pleased. In 2004 when the album With Teeth was released, along with their hit single "The Hand That Feeds," NIN was asked by MTV to edit out their anti-Bush administration lyrics in order to perform on the channel. Where many would have obliged, Nine Inch Nails refused and walked away the bigger person.
Nine Inch Nails made the turn from strong emotional music to powerful politically charged compositions. Year Zero followed close in the footsteps of 1994's The Downward Spiral as one of NIN's best recorded albums, depicting a dystopian future if things did not straighten out by 2022. Again using new and improved tools and whatever could make a noise, Year Zero was possibly more noisy and chaotic than The Downward Spiral.
And now after years of abuse, noise, chaos and the embodiment of the darkest parts of the human mind, we must say goodbye. We say goodbye to one of the most brilliant minds in the modern arts. Hats off to Nine Inch Nails, best of luck in future endeavors Trent, your music will be missed. And thanks.
-Dalton
Along with being a hit and something new in the record stores. Nine Inch Nails brought a new uniqueness to the stage. Trent would scream, swear at the crowd, destroy equipment, flaunt himself, making the show just as unpleasant as the music. The live act was something new and different from the albums. More raw, more aggressive and more powerfully emotive. There was a sense of welcome and a sense of discomfort as an audience member.
Nine Inch Nails has been one of those bands that never gave a shit about what people thought, and Trent always did what he damn well pleased. In 2004 when the album With Teeth was released, along with their hit single "The Hand That Feeds," NIN was asked by MTV to edit out their anti-Bush administration lyrics in order to perform on the channel. Where many would have obliged, Nine Inch Nails refused and walked away the bigger person.
Nine Inch Nails made the turn from strong emotional music to powerful politically charged compositions. Year Zero followed close in the footsteps of 1994's The Downward Spiral as one of NIN's best recorded albums, depicting a dystopian future if things did not straighten out by 2022. Again using new and improved tools and whatever could make a noise, Year Zero was possibly more noisy and chaotic than The Downward Spiral.
And now after years of abuse, noise, chaos and the embodiment of the darkest parts of the human mind, we must say goodbye. We say goodbye to one of the most brilliant minds in the modern arts. Hats off to Nine Inch Nails, best of luck in future endeavors Trent, your music will be missed. And thanks.
-Dalton
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