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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 6069492346212 Format: Explicit Lyrics Label: Nothing/TVT/Interscope Records Manufacturer: Nothing/TVT/Interscope Records Number Of Discs: 1 Publication Date: 1994 Publisher: Nothing/TVT/Interscope Records Release Date: March 08, 1994 Studio: Nothing/TVT/Interscope Records Sales Rank: 3127 MPN: 92346 Disc 1:
Editorial Review: Album Description: Originally released in 1994, Trent Reznor created THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL as both a concept album and modern day classic. This influential 90’s classic is Trent Reznor’s industrial cum-tragic opera view of the world and the soul’s sonically detailed fall from grace. The Downward Spiral delves into despair and anger with hard guitars and brutal beats. DUAL DISC VERSION (CD & DVD on one disc) CD SIDE: Includes entire album in Re-Mastered CD Stereo DVD SIDE: * Video in surround sound and Stereo of "Closer" * Videos of "March of the Pigs" and "Hurt" * Entire album in Stereo and Advanced Resolution Surround Sound * Entire album in Dolby Digital Surround Sound and Stereo * Image Gallery * Complete Discography * Random DVD menus * Surround Sound mixes by Trent Reznor Amazon.com essential recording: Nine Inch Nails are a pretty amazing phenomenon when one considers what they--um, he--have done with just a few studio recordings. The Downward Spiral, NIN's second full-length album, is just as packed with vitriol as Pretty Hate Machine and the EP Broken--and has just as solid a base of pop hooks that go a long way toward explaining NIN's popularity. Most recognizable is the down-tempo single "Closer," which remains a staple of dance clubs everywhere. But for the most part, the album is all heavy beats and aggressive guitars--industrial music with a pop angle. That winning combination is what makes Trent Reznor a law unto himself, becoming insanely popular while the main body of industrial music retains its subculture status. --Genevieve Williams Amazon.com: It's easy to understand why Nine Inch Nails became the industrial band to break out of the techno ghetto and win a larger audience. Trent Reznor, who records the NIN albums almost entirely by himself (although he tours with a full band), tries very hard to pass himself off as an angry young man, but underneath the angst-ridden lyrics, pounding synths, and grating guitars is an irrepressible pop sensibility. On the second full-length NIN album, The Downward Spiral, Reznor builds his constructions of noise and gloom around warm, fuzzy melodies. On the album's first single, "March of the Pigs," for example, Reznor screams about swine lined up for slaughter amid guitars screeching in pain. Suddenly the guitars fall away to reveal the sensually throbbing rhythm track below; then that falls away to reveal a vocal-and-piano track that's as catchy as anything by Elton John. Because Reznor has a better handle on dynamics now, the melodic core is more obvious than ever. --Geoffrey Himes Average Rating:
 Rating:  - a 2 is being very politeI realize this is supposed to be Nine Inch Nails best album, but that doesn't mean a whole lot to me, to be completely honest. For the most part, these songs all sound the same, and more annoyingly, is the *noise* factor of the entire thing. I don't mind a little bit of noise as long as there's some diversity and creativity thrown in the mix, but musically Downward Spiral leaves me completely cold. It's sad that the rock scene had to change to *this* kind of rubbish ... Read More Rating:  - The very best NIN there is...and probably even the best industrial rock album ever made and ever will be made. Every single track has it's moment and there's no vain or dull tracks at all. This record is full of hate and "self destructive behaviour", just the way industrial rock albums should be. The Downward Spiral probably won't fully open to you at the first time you listen to it but more you play it, more you'll love it. Yes, I am a huge NIN fan and this album started it all for me. Rating: - Exploration of Mainstream Music Subject B: NIN: Album #2: The Downward Spiral: Thoughts: Wow...I was so misinformed......I always wanted to try this album out...I'd heard "Closer" and "March of the Pigs" before hand and liked the rhythm to them even if they still had pop tendencies attached to them the sound still felt very raw...there are those nay sayers that say "This isn't industrial look it follows a simple beat and melody and is just reliant on Trent's vocals"...well done...I'm glad you can point out the obvious...this is reliant on Trent's very clever vocals and yes...it is rather likely that the melody samples ... Read More Rating:  - Dissecting the SpiralA lot of people seem to bash a review titled "A Kid's Review," so I'm going to start off by saying that I am 14 years old, not 13 or under, and I don't consider myself an expert on Nine Inch Nails or on music in general. I just like putting my opinion out there to help people make informed decisions about the music they buy. Now, I think it's generally pointless to pigeonhole an album as "the best album ever." It does a disservice to all the other great albums out there, just as it seriously ... Read More Rating: - Down In ItNot much can be said about this that hasn't been said before.Yes,it is dark and intense and explores the deepest parts of the psyche but i don't think this is necessarily a bad thing.I think this album can be very therapeutic in a way to help release built up emotions.Embrace the way you feel when you listen to this album as it is in all of us humans."The Downward Spiral" is an emotional rollercoaster and is well worth the ride if you stay on till the end.I got this cd when it first came out and it STILL ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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