Another Version of the Truth
Nine Inch Nails · 2009
265 min · 64 tracks · alternative rock
A sprawling collection of reimagined tracks that marries industrial grit with haunting ambient soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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999,999 Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Discipline — This track exemplifies the album’s blend of aggressive industrial beats and introspective lyrics, capturing the tension between control and surrender.
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March of the Pigs — Its frenetic energy and chaotic structure reflect the darker themes present in Reznor's work, making it a powerful highlight in this live reworking.
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Hurt — Reinterpreted here with raw emotion, this track stands as a testament to Reznor's lyrical depth and ability to evoke vulnerability amid industrial soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting soundscapes for introspection
- long-form exploration of themes
- immersive headphone listening experience
- cathartic moments of sonic release
- varied pacing with dynamic contrasts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek upbeat and energetic vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features reimagined tracks, blending industrial and ambient sounds, diverging from typical releases.
- Themes
- live performance intensity· industrial soundscapes· emotional turmoil
- Career context
- Released on December 25, 2009, 'Another Version of the Truth' is a companion album to Nine Inch Nails' 'The Slip', which came out earlier that year. This album emerges during a transitional phase for Trent Reznor as he began exploring new avenues for his music, including embracing a free distribution model and shifting towards more experimental sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marilyn Manson· Ministry· Skinny Puppy
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 999,999 Start here 1:00
- 2 1,000,000 4:02
- 3 Letting You 3:55
- 4 Discipline 4:25
- 5 March of the Pigs 4:01
- 6 Head Down 4:13
- 7 The Frail 2:06
- 8 Closer 4:32
- 9 Gave Up 4:34
- 10 Corona Radiata 1:27
- 11 The Warning 3:53
- 12 The Great Destroyer 4:32
- 13 21 Ghosts III 2:53
- 14 28 Ghosts IV 5:08
- 15 19 Ghosts III 2:42
- 16 Ghosts Piggy 6:20
- 17 The Greater Good 4:46
- 18 Pinion 0:26
- 19 Wish 3:38
- 20 Terrible Lie 5:03
- 21 Survivalism 4:30
- 22 The Big Come Down 4:02
- 23 31 Ghosts IV 2:30
- 24 Only 4:50
- 25 The Hand That Feeds 3:32
- 26 Head Like a Hole 7:47
- 27 Echoplex 5:57
- 28 Reptile 6:20
- 29 Trents Speech 3:42
- 30 The Good Soldier 4:00
- 31 Hurt 5:09
- 32 In This Twilight (Zero‐Sum outro) 5:56
Disc 2
- 1 999,999 Start here 1:31
- 2 1,000,000 4:02
- 3 Letting You 3:53
- 4 Discipline 4:23
- 5 March of the Pigs 4:02
- 6 Head Down 4:05
- 7 The Frail 2:14
- 8 The Wretched 5:36
- 9 Closer 4:31
- 10 Gave Up 4:37
- 11 Corona Radiata 1:26
- 12 The Warning 3:44
- 13 Vessel 5:56
- 14 21 Ghosts III 3:04
- 15 28 Ghosts IV 5:05
- 16 19 Ghosts III 2:42
- 17 Ghosts Piggy 6:07
- 18 The Greater Good 4:45
- 19 Pinion 0:28
- 20 Wish 3:37
- 21 Terrible Lie 5:05
- 22 Survivalism 4:25
- 23 The Big Come Down 4:03
- 24 31 Ghosts IV 2:29
- 25 Only 4:49
- 26 The Hand That Feeds 3:32
- 27 Head Like a Hole 7:30
- 28 Echoplex 6:59
- 29 The Good Soldier 3:41
- 30 God Given 4:24
- 31 Hurt 4:50
- 32 In This Twilight (Zero‐Sum outro) 5:57
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