Anyone else quite excited about the new NIN tour? I got into NIN shortly before Radiohead (2022ish) and haven’t had a chance to see them yet, but I will be attending the show on September 2 at Barclays. They have had a profound impact on my life, like Radiohead. Last night’s setlist from Dublin was absolutely unbelievable. Here is great audio of the show, and here is video. What do you all think of NIN? Anyone have a favorite song/album or experiences to share? For me, I love just about everything, but With Teeth is a very special record to me; same with Year Zero and The Slip. The art and concepts behind all of these are very intriguing. Also want to appreciate How to Destroy Angels; a side project consisting of Trent, Atticus, and Mariqueen (wife of Trent) on vocals. So basically NIN, but with a Tori Amos-like touch. (Another one of my favorite musicians, btw.) Don’t miss HTDA (2 EPs, one full-length).

I got invited to the LA show but didn't wanna steal a seat from a real fan. I like the early stuff but fell off the bandwagon after Downward Spiral. I know The Fragile is held in high regard—should I start there?

1 hour ago, scatterbrain said:

I got invited to the LA show but didn't wanna steal a seat from a real fan. I like the early stuff but fell off the bandwagon after Downward Spiral. I know The Fragile is held in high regard—should I start there?

The Fragile is held in high regard - and I tend to consider it my favorite - but listen at your own risk, it is very long. Lots of similarities to Spiral, but a lot more instrumental “filler” tracks and a wider range of emotion. Total 10/10 for me, but takes a lot to get into. For modern NIN but an easier undertaking, I highly recommend With Teeth and Hesitation Marks.

2 hours ago, scatterbrain said:

I got invited to the LA show but didn't wanna steal a seat from a real fan. I like the early stuff but fell off the bandwagon after Downward Spiral. I know The Fragile is held in high regard—should I start there?

I agree with thefourthcolour. The Fragile is brilliant album, but it's draining due to length. but worth it really! I'd start with With Teeth and maybe The Slip? honestly, second album depends on what you like more, "synth and other bleeps"-centered or guitar-focused songs. if the former, then Year Zero is a really nice way to understand Nine Inch Nails electronic side

Thanks! I'll start with With Teeth!

1 hour ago, scatterbrain said:

Thanks! I'll start with With Teeth!

Great. Definitely recommend immersing into the lyrics and art if you can, it helps get the message across. See if you can find the Digital Poster out there, google search should do it - really cool expanded presentation of the lyrics/credits in lieu of liner notes.

I'm very excited for the new tour, ill be following them across the entire North American leg, starting in Oakland and ending in LA. I'm borrowing the ninlive rig to record about half of the shows, the other half ill be in the pit for. I have an incredibly exhaustive collection of theirs, I think 300+ items total.

2 hours ago, tetheredspirit said:

I agree with thefourthcolour. The Fragile is brilliant album, but it's draining due to length. but worth it really! I'd start with With Teeth and maybe The Slip? honestly, second album depends on what you like more, "synth and other bleeps"-centered or guitar-focused songs. if the former, then Year Zero is a really nice way to understand Nine Inch Nails electronic side

I'd say The Slip and Year Zero are their best Renaissance pieces, extremely relevant to this day and while not as incredible and reward as The Fragile, they certainly aren't as demanding, because as you said, its exhausting.

1 hour ago, echoradiata said:

I'd say The Slip and Year Zero are their best Renaissance pieces, extremely relevant to this day and while not as incredible and reward as The Fragile, they certainly aren't as demanding, because as you said, its exhausting.

You’re right about relevance - I mean, Letting You could have been written today. And the YZ concept gets realer and scarier every minute, digging deep into the ARG/websites is a real experience. The Slip is great, and underappreciated as a cohesive record IMO.

Is your username a combination of Echoplex and Corona Radiata? I like it.

Edited 19 hours ago19 hr by thefourthcolour

Yep lol. I've gone by some other names on nin forums; prick/prickiesthatemachine, other variations of echoradiata.