Halo I–IV
Nine Inch Nails · 2015
120 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock · ambient · industrial music
A dense amalgamation of industrial noise and haunting melodies that captures the raw intensity of existential despair.
Why this album works
The album serves as a retrospective that highlights Nine Inch Nails' impact on the industrial rock genre, particularly through the critical success of tracks like 'Head Like a Hole,' which was pivotal in the band's rise during the early '90s. Its restructured versions offer fresh takes on classic songs, demonstrating their lasting influence and relevance in contemporary music.
- Best for
- intense emotional catharsis required immersive exploration of despair late-night introspection with intensity
- Context
- Released in 2015, 'Halo I–IV' marks Nine Inch Nails' return after a three-year hiatus following 'Hesitation Marks.' This compilation album revisits early tracks from their influential catalog, showcasing the evolution of Trent Reznor's sound while reinforcing his status as a pioneer in industrial music.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 2 Down in It (Shred) 6:56
- 3 Down in It (Singe) 7:03
Disc 2
- 1 Head Like a Hole Standout 5:02
- 2 Terrible Lie Standout 4:39
- 3 Down in It 3:48
- 4 Sanctified 5:50
- 5 Something I Can Never Have Standout 5:54
- 6 Kinda I Want To 4:35
- 7 Sin 4:05
- 8 That’s What I Get 4:30
- 9 The Only Time 4:50
- 10 Ringfinger 5:41
Disc 3
- 1 Head Like a Hole (Slate) 4:13
- 2 Terrible Lie (Sympathetic mix) 4:26
- 3 Head Like a Hole (Clay) 4:30
- 4 Head Like a Hole (Copper) 6:26
- 5 You Know Who You Are 5:40
- 6 Head Like a Hole (Soil) 6:38
- 7 Terrible Lie (Empathetic mix) 6:11
Disc 4
- 1 Sin (long) 5:50
- 2 Sin (dub) 4:56
- 3 Get Down Make Love 4:17
- 4 Sin (short) 4:19
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