The Fragile
Nine Inch Nails · 1999
106 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock · ambient · industrial music
A sprawling soundscape of haunting melodies and industrial textures that captures emotional turmoil and existential dread.
Why this album works
'The Fragile' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and received critical acclaim for its ambitious production and thematic depth. The album's exploration of despair and resilience influenced numerous artists across genres, solidifying Nine Inch Nails' role in shaping the industrial rock landscape of the late '90s.
- Career context
- Released on September 21, 1999, 'The Fragile' is Nine Inch Nails' fourth studio album and marks a significant moment following the commercial success of 'The Downward Spiral.' This album showcases Trent Reznor's evolution as an artist, transitioning from raw aggression to more complex, layered compositions. It reflects a period of introspection after years of personal and professional turmoil.
- 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
- 1 Somewhat Damaged 4:31
- 2 The Day the World Went Away Standout 4:33
- 3 The Frail 1:54
- 4 The Wretched 5:25
- 5 We’re in This Together 7:16
- 6 The Fragile 4:35
- 7 Just Like You Imagined 3:49
- 8 Even Deeper 5:48
- 9 Pilgrimage 3:31
- 10 No, You Don’t 3:35
- 11 La Mer 4:37
- 12 The Great Below 5:17
Disc 2
- 1 The Way Out Is Through 4:17
- 2 Into the Void 4:49
- 3 Where Is Everybody? 5:40
- 4 The Mark Has Been Made 5:15
- 5 Please (+Appendage) 6:09
- 6 Starfuckers, Inc. Standout 5:00
- 7 Complication 2:30
- 8 I’m Looking Forward to Joining You, Finally 4:13
- 9 The Big Come Down 4:12
- 10 Underneath It All 2:46
- 11 Ripe (With Decay) 6:34
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