I'm looking to add the band's (yes, mostly Trent's efforts) to my collection. I would like to know what the best NIN CD would be to add. Also, if my local choices are limited, are there any NIN CDs to stay away from?
2006-07-30 07:42:42 · 10 answers · asked by Jeff 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It's not easy to tell...
The best selling album and the most famous one is 'The Downward Spiral' (1994), and it is one of the best albums, but it may be too diificult to absorb for someone who doesn't know NIN.
My personal favourite is 'The Fragile' (1999), but it's even more subtle than the previously mentioned album.
'Broken' (1992) got 2 Grammys and it has the best remix album (Fixed), but it's quite short and homogeneous (20 minutes of pure rage).
'And All That Could Have Been' (2002) is a concert album, so it's a sort of "best of" compilation.
Finally, 'Pretty Hate Machine' (1989) has catchy hits, but the musical instruments resemble Depeche Mode, so it's not really rock.
Well, it's your choice. My favourite is The Fragile, but NIN is mostly known for The Downward Spiral.
2006-07-30 19:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say to go with The Downward Spiral, since that seems to appeal to just about everyone. I love The Fragile & Pretty Hate Machine as well. You really can't make a bad choice. If you're new to NIN, stay aways from some of their singles, which are mostly remixes. You have to let those grow on you. Here's the list of NIN albums (which Trent refers to as Halos):
Halo 1: Down In It (SINGLE)
Halo 2: Pretty Hate Machine
Halo 3: Head Like A Hole (SINGLE)
Halo 4: Sin (SINGLE)
Halo 5: Broken (EP)
Halo 6: Fixed (Remix EP)
Halo 7: March of the Pigs (SINGLE)
Halo 8: The Downward Spiral
Halo 9: Closer to God (SINGLE)
Halo 10: Further Down the Spiral (Remix EP - 2 versions)
Halo 11: The Perect Drug (SINGLE)
Halo 12: Closure (VHS documenting 94-95 tour + videos)
Halo 13: The Day the World went Away (SINGLE)
Halo 14: The Fragile
Halo 15: We're in this Together (SINGLE - 3 versions)
Halo 16: Things Falling Apart (Remix EP)
Halo 17: And All That Could Have Been (LIVE CD & DVD)
Halo 17a: Still (Studio 'unplugged' songs + new material)
Halo 18: The Hand That Feeds (SINGLE)
Halo 19: With Teeth
Halo 20: Only (SINGLE)
Halo 21: Everyday is Exactly the Same (SINGLE)
These are the official releases, but there are tons of bootlegs as well. Hope this helps. Welcome to the world of NIN!
2006-07-31 15:51:10 · answer #2 · answered by ElCarpo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My vote goes to "And All That Could Have Been" ... it's just something about this CD.
But it's hard to choose the best, because they are really different from each other and unique. Each of them gives you a special feel. Different journey every time.
2006-07-30 07:51:16 · answer #3 · answered by kanja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my favorite is broken but i would start with pretty hate machine. as far as cds to stay away from i think they are all good but im an avid fan also so i might be bias
2006-07-30 07:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty Hate Macine is a definite first choice.
2006-07-30 07:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by TH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start with Pretty Hate Machine. thats pretty good. i don't know which one to stay away from you have to dcided that but seriously get Pretty Hate Machine
2006-07-30 07:53:55 · answer #6 · answered by ~ goth ~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Head Like a Hole
2006-07-30 07:51:57 · answer #7 · answered by Dorah C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretty hate machine I highly recomend this one
2006-07-30 07:57:25 · answer #8 · answered by vampire lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretty hate machine
2006-07-30 07:45:50 · answer #9 · answered by Agent Orange 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what I want to know to.
2006-07-30 07:47:48 · answer #10 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋