i had a bit of trouble choosing which NiN album i wanted to use for this page this first time around (decided to make this a page where i list an album or song that means a lot to me and change it whenever i feel like it; i was heavily debating between The Fragile and With Teeth) but decided to go with the album that really introduced me to the band - The Downward Spiral.
this album has been decently relevant in my life as of late (although it does fit all sorts of different pieces of it in a way) and is something i find myself returning to when upset, emotional, or just craving something pretty intense. there's songs i don't much care for on this album, like most albums, but the few i've connected with have really meant a lot to me. each song has its own personal meaning to me and at times hits very well on how i feel about some things in my life even if it doesn't fit other percieved meanings - particularly Ruiner, I Do Not Want This, The Becoming, and Piggy. i love it being open to interpretation and differing opinion; i've read many other interesting theories from others on it, all being ones i usually agree with. overall a really wonderful album to me that doesn't seem to ever get old. Heresy is another favorite, and i've had plenty of animation ideas with it - hopefully one i can actually manage to make this time, even if short.
there's no other additional commentary i can add really minus saying that most NiN is definitely worth a listen (i've honestly yet to listen to it all, lol...), and i suggest giving it a shot, especially if you're experimental with genre and enjoy industrial rock.
included above are youtube links if you'd like to listen to any songs!
"And I
Stay inside my bed
I have lived so many lives all in my head
And don't tell me that you care
There really isn't anything now, is there?
You would know, wouldn't you?
You extend your hand to those who suffer,
To those who know what it really feels like,
To those who've had a taste, like that means something.
And oh so sick I am,
And maybe I don't have a choice,
And maybe that is all I have,
And maybe this is a cry for help.
"
- 'I Do Not Want This' (1994)
