Down in It
Nine Inch Nails · 1989
32 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · ambient · industrial music
A gritty blend of industrial rhythms and haunting melodies that captures the angst of late '80s youth.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- gritty emotional catharsis intense headphone immersion short bursts of urgency
- Context
- Released on September 15, 1989, 'Down in It' marked Nine Inch Nails' debut EP. This project followed Trent Reznor's early work as a sound engineer and laid the groundwork for his influence on the industrial rock genre, leading up to the acclaimed full-length album 'Pretty Hate Machine' the following year.
- If you like
- alternative rock, ambient, industrial music
Down in It is a single by Nine Inch Nails, released in 1989. A gritty blend of industrial rhythms and haunting melodies that captures the angst of late '80s youth. 'Down in It' was a pivotal release for Nine Inch Nails, establishing them as a significant force within the industrial music scene. Its tracks received considerable airplay on alternative radio stations, contributing to the rise of industrial music into mainstream consciousness and influencing countless artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Down in It sound like?
A gritty blend of industrial rhythms and haunting melodies that captures the angst of late '80s youth. Rooted in alternative rock and ambient.
What makes Down in It by Nine Inch Nails notable?
'Down in It' was a pivotal release for Nine Inch Nails, establishing them as a significant force within the industrial music scene. Its tracks received considerable airplay on alternative radio stations, contributing to the rise of industrial music into mainstream consciousness and influencing countless artists in the genre. Released on September 15, 1989, 'Down in It' marked Nine Inch Nails' debut EP. This project followed Trent Reznor's early work as a sound engineer and laid the groundwork for his influence on the industrial rock genre, leading up to the acclaimed full-length album 'Pretty Hate Machine' the following year.
Who is Down in It for?
Down in It works well if you're into gritty emotional catharsis, intense headphone immersion and short bursts of urgency.
How many songs are on Down in It?
Down in It has 6 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down in It (Skin) Standout 3:46
- 2 Terrible Lie (Sympathetic) Standout 4:27
- 3 Down in It (Shred) 6:54
- 4 Down in It (Singe) Standout 7:02
- 5 Terrible Lie (Empathetic) 6:12
- 6 Down in It (demo) 3:57
Release Date
September 15, 1989
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
32 min 20 sec
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