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Things Falling Apart

Nine Inch Nails · 2000

53 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · ambient · industrial music

A chaotic blend of industrial noise and haunting melodies that reflects inner turmoil and societal decay.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic soundscapes for introspection
  • immersive experience of inner turmoil
  • haunting melodies with raw emotion
  • cathartic release through noise

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light, upbeat listening
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
societal decay· disillusionment with fame
Career context
By the time 'Things Falling Apart' was released in November 2000, Nine Inch Nails had established themselves as a leading force in industrial rock, following the commercial success of 'The Fragile' in 1999. This album serves as a remix and reimagining of tracks from that previous release, showcasing frontman Trent Reznor's ongoing evolution and experimentation with sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Marilyn Manson· Ministry· Skinny Puppy
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Mechanical Animals by Marilyn Manson — Explores themes of fame and disillusionment with a similar industrial sound and chaotic atmosphere.
Lateralus by Tool — Shares a complex sonic landscape with introspective themes of inner turmoil and societal critique.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Slipping Away 6:11
  • 2 The Great Collapse 4:42
  • 3 The Wretched (version) 5:52
  • 4 Starfuckers, Inc. (version) 5:11
  • 5 The Frail (version) 2:47
  • 6 Starfuckers, Inc. (version) 6:06
  • 7 Where Is Everybody? (version) 5:07
  • 8 Metal 7:06
  • 9 10 Miles High (version) 5:11
  • 10 Starfuckers, Inc. (version) 5:09

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