Only
Nine Inch Nails · 2005
27 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · ambient · industrial music
A pulsating blend of electronic beats and haunting vocals that reimagines a staple Nine Inch Nails track.
Why this album works
The remixes of 'Only' brought significant attention to the track, underscoring its impact on both the electronic and industrial music scenes. The EP's collaboration with artists like Richard X and El-P highlighted Reznor's willingness to embrace new influences, earning critical acclaim for its innovative reworkings.
- Best for
- pulsating energy for late nights haunting vocals for introspection varied remixes for diverse moods
- Context
- By 2005, Nine Inch Nails was consolidating its position as a leader in industrial music following the commercial success of their earlier work, particularly 'The Fragile' (1999). 'Only,' released as a remix EP, came after a period of relative quiet and experimentation for Trent Reznor, showcasing his continuous evolution in sound while also engaging contemporary producers.
- 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 Only (Richard X remix) Standout 7:26
- 2 Only (El-P remix) Standout 4:22
- 3 Only (Richard X dub) Standout 7:53
- 4 Only (Richard X edit) 3:47
- 5 Only (El-P instrumental) 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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