Down in It
Nine Inch Nails · 1989
32 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · ambient · industrial music
A gritty blend of industrial rhythms and haunting melodies that captures the angst of late '80s youth.
Why this album works
'Down in It' was a pivotal release for Nine Inch Nails, establishing them as a significant force within the industrial music scene. Its tracks received considerable airplay on alternative radio stations, contributing to the rise of industrial music into mainstream consciousness and influencing countless artists in the genre.
- Best for
- gritty emotional catharsis intense headphone immersion short bursts of urgency
- Context
- Released on September 15, 1989, 'Down in It' marked Nine Inch Nails' debut EP. This project followed Trent Reznor's early work as a sound engineer and laid the groundwork for his influence on the industrial rock genre, leading up to the acclaimed full-length album 'Pretty Hate Machine' the following year.
- 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 Down in It (Skin) Standout 3:46
- 2 Terrible Lie (Sympathetic) Standout 4:27
- 3 Down in It (Shred) 6:54
- 4 Down in It (Singe) Standout 7:02
- 5 Terrible Lie (Empathetic) 6:12
- 6 Down in It (demo) 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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