What does Ghosts VI: Locusts sound like?

A haunting soundscape of ambient textures and intricate layers evoking a sense of unease and introspection. Rooted in alternative rock and ambient. Start with "The Cursed Clock".

Is Ghosts VI: Locusts a good place to start with Nine Inch Nails?

Yes, Ghosts VI: Locusts is recommended as a starting point for new Nine Inch Nails listeners. A haunting soundscape of ambient textures and intricate layers evoking a sense of unease and introspection. Released on March 26, 2020, 'Ghosts VI: Locusts' is the second installment in the 'Ghosts' series, following 'Ghosts V: Together.' At this point in his career, Trent Reznor was transitioning into a new phase characterized by expansive sound exploration while maintaining his roots in industrial music.

Who is Ghosts VI: Locusts for?

Ghosts VI: Locusts works well if you're into wave-like pacing with tension, haunting soundscapes for introspection and dynamic exploration of unease.

How many songs are on Ghosts VI: Locusts?

Ghosts VI: Locusts has 15 tracks, running approximately 83 minutes.

Ghosts VI: Locusts

Nine Inch Nails · 2020

83 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · ambient · industrial music

A haunting soundscape of ambient textures and intricate layers evoking a sense of unease and introspection.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with tension
haunting soundscapes for introspection
dynamic exploration of unease
immersive listening for deep focus
evocative layers that unfold gradually

Maybe skip if you want

seeking upbeat, instant gratification
prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — An atmospheric entry in the Ghosts series, appreciated by fans but not widely recognized.
Themes: time anxiety· chaotic disconnection· foreboding soundscapes
Career context: Released on March 26, 2020, 'Ghosts VI: Locusts' is the second installment in the 'Ghosts' series, following 'Ghosts V: Together.' At this point in his career, Trent Reznor was transitioning into a new phase characterized by expansive sound exploration while maintaining his roots in industrial music.
Stylistic neighbors: Marilyn Manson· Ministry· Skinny Puppy
If this clicks, go next to: Ghosts V: Together — Continues the ambient exploration with a complementary sound palette.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: By the Throat by Ben Frost — Combines dark ambient elements with industrial influences, creating foreboding atmospheres.

Virgins by Tim Hecker — Evokes a haunting soundscape through intricate layers, emphasizing emotional depth and disconnection.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "The Cursed Clock".

1 The Cursed Clock Start here 7:00
2 Around Every Corner 10:52
3 The Worriment Waltz 9:25
4 Run Like Hell 5:37
5 When It Happens (Don’t Mind Me) 2:55
6 Another Crashed Car 2:23
7 Temp Fix 1:46
8 Trust Fades 3:12
9 A Really Bad Night 4:53
10 Your New Normal 3:45
11 Just Breathe 7:00
12 Right Behind You 1:42
13 Turn This Off Please 13:08
14 So Tired 3:44
15 Almost Dawn 5:34

What to play next

This album is considered a Deep Cut in Nine Inch Nails's catalog. An atmospheric entry in the Ghosts series, appreciated by fans but not widely recognized.

Listen next

Ghosts V: Together

2020

Continues the ambient exploration with a complementary sound palette.

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Ghosts V: Together

2020

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