Nine Inch Nails: The Downward Spiral (180g) Vinyl 2LP

I Wanna FYou Like An Animal.Nine Inch Nails’ssophomore effort now on 180 gram double vinyl with fully remastered sound for the Definitive Edition series. Originally released in 1994,The Downward Spiralwas a shift in style from their synth pop infused debutPretty Hate Machine. The albumwas produced byTrent ReznorandFlood, andwould fuse industrial, techno, heavy metal,whiletaking influence from the space and texture of late 70’s rock epics such asDavid Bowie‘s LowandPink Floyd‘s The Wall.The result is dark, abrasive, and powerful and wouldprove to be a huge success for NIN (despite media controversy over objectionable content). Includes the hits “Closer,” “Hurt,” and “Piggy,” as well as “March Of The Pigs,” “Ruiner,” and more. 14 tracks in all, housed in gatefold sleeve complete with remastered artwork and booklet.

• 180g black doublevinyl pressing
• definitive edition newly remastered from the originalmaster tapes
• housed in gatefoldjacket w/ printed inner sleeves
• includes liner note booklet
• original release year: 1994
• music label:Nothing Records 2017

reviewed by A.B.E. 11/2015

.