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And All That Could Have Been

Nine Inch Nails · 2002

73 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · ambient · industrial music

A visceral blend of industrial noise and haunting melodies that encapsulate existential despair.

Why this album works

'And All That Could Have Been' is notable for its critical reception, showcasing the breadth of Nine Inch Nails' catalog through live renditions. It peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200, highlighting the band's sustained popularity and influence within the industrial rock genre.
Best for
visceral emotional catharsis intense late-night introspection haunting melodies with urgency
Context
Released on January 1, 2002, 'And All That Could Have Been' came during a transitional phase for Nine Inch Nails, following the commercially successful album 'The Fragile'. This live album captures the band's intense performances while also hinting at their evolution toward a more ambient sound, as seen in subsequent releases like 'With Teeth' in 2005.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Terrible Lie 4:59
  • 2 Sin 4:15
  • 3 March of the Pigs Standout 4:13
  • 4 Piggy 4:51
  • 5 The Frail 1:41
  • 6 The Wretched 5:24
  • 7 Gave Up 4:14
  • 8 The Great Below 5:07
  • 9 The Mark Has Been Made 3:45
  • 10 Wish 3:40
  • 11 Suck 4:13
  • 12 Closer Standout 5:38
  • 13 Head Like a Hole 4:54
  • 14 The Day the World Went Away 6:29
  • 15 Starfuckers, Inc. 5:30
  • 16 Hurt Standout 4:59

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