Add Violence
Nine Inch Nails · 2017
27 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · ambient · industrial music
A haunting blend of dark electronic textures and introspective lyrics that navigate emotional desolation.
Why this album works
The EP was well-received, debuting at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart and praised for its innovative sound. It also solidified Nine Inch Nails' influence in the alternative and electronic music scenes, showcasing their ongoing evolution and relevance.
- Best for
- haunting soundscapes for introspection short bursts of emotional intensity late-night exploration of desolation
- Context
- Released in 2017, 'Add Violence' is Nine Inch Nails' fifth EP, following the full-length album 'Hesitation Marks' from 2013. This period marked a contemplative phase for Trent Reznor, focusing on experimentation within the industrial genre while continuing to explore personal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Linkin Park· Green Day· Beck· Neil Young· Tori Amos· Ariana Grande· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Less Than Standout 3:30
- 2 The Lovers Standout 4:09
- 3 This Isn’t the Place Standout 4:44
- 4 Not Anymore 3:06
- 5 The Background World 11:44
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