Broken
Nine Inch Nails · 1992
31 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock · ambient · industrial music
Aggressive industrial noise meets visceral lyrics, creating an unrelenting exploration of pain and despair.
Why this album works
'Broken' debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing its commercial impact. The EP's raw sound and confrontational themes influenced the burgeoning industrial rock genre and set a precedent for future artists. It received critical acclaim and won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the track 'Wish,' further establishing Nine Inch Nails as a key player in the music industry.
- Best for
- aggressive bursts of intensity cathartic release of frustration focused listening for emotional impact
- Context
- When 'Broken' was released in 1992, Nine Inch Nails was riding the wave of success following their debut album 'Pretty Hate Machine.' This EP marked a significant shift in their sound, embracing a harsher, more aggressive industrial style. It also came after a period of intense scrutiny and anticipation from fans and critics alike, solidifying their place in the alternative music scene.
- 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 Pinion 1:02
- 2 Wish Standout 3:46
- 3 Last 4:44
- 4 Help Me I Am in Hell 1:56
- 5 Happiness in Slavery Standout 5:21
- 6 Gave Up Standout 4:08
- 97 [silence] 0:01
- 98 Physical 5:29
- 99 Suck 5:07
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