The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails' Second Album is a stunning Industrial Rock Conceptual Masterpiece!
An uncompromisingly raw, aggressive, and at times, beautiful musical exploration of a descent into self-destruction. There's either a hopeful or hopeless end to the tale, depending on how you interpret it. Given the autobiographical nature of Trent Reznor's work and its parallels with his life, I've always felt the hope.
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Paul Stewart
Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.
Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.
"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson
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Comments (8)
I LOVE NIN so much! This was great!
We are the knights who say, "NIN." Nicely done, Paul.
Oh I remember you've talked about Nine Inch Nails in one of your Beat pieces! Excellent review!
Mr Self-Destruct is phenomenal, The whole album really. Great review, Paul.
This is the only NIN album I've bought... Thank you for this!
Always good to feel the hope. Love your interpretation, Paul 💕😊
You have such great taste in art, and thoughtful interpretations of them. Love this!
Nice