Not the Actual Events
Nine Inch Nails · 2016
37 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · ambient · industrial music
A raw exploration of disillusionment and chaos wrapped in industrial soundscapes and haunting vocals.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- raw emotional intensity throughout short bursts of catharsis haunting soundscapes for reflection
- Context
- Released on December 22, 2016, 'Not the Actual Events' marked Nine Inch Nails' return after a five-year hiatus following 'Hesitation Marks'. This EP represents a deliberate shift towards a more abrasive and experimental sound, showcasing Trent Reznor's evolving artistic vision as he navigated new personal and professional landscapes.
- If you like
- alternative rock, ambient, industrial music
Not the Actual Events is an EP by Nine Inch Nails, released in 2016. A raw exploration of disillusionment and chaos wrapped in industrial soundscapes and haunting vocals. The album received critical acclaim for its daring production and emotional depth, landing on several year-end lists. It also signaled a reinvigoration of Reznor's creative output, featuring a darker tone that resonated with fans and critics alike, influencing the trajectory of industrial music in the late 2010s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Not the Actual Events sound like?
A raw exploration of disillusionment and chaos wrapped in industrial soundscapes and haunting vocals. Rooted in alternative rock and ambient.
What makes Not the Actual Events by Nine Inch Nails notable?
The album received critical acclaim for its daring production and emotional depth, landing on several year-end lists. It also signaled a reinvigoration of Reznor's creative output, featuring a darker tone that resonated with fans and critics alike, influencing the trajectory of industrial music in the late 2010s. Released on December 22, 2016, 'Not the Actual Events' marked Nine Inch Nails' return after a five-year hiatus following 'Hesitation Marks'. This EP represents a deliberate shift towards a more abrasive and experimental sound, showcasing Trent Reznor's evolving artistic vision as he navigated new personal and professional landscapes.
Who is Not the Actual Events for?
Not the Actual Events works well if you're into raw emotional intensity throughout, short bursts of catharsis and haunting soundscapes for reflection.
How many songs are on Not the Actual Events?
Not the Actual Events has 8 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Branches/Bones 1:46
- 2 Dear World, Standout 4:06
- 3 She’s Gone Away 5:59
- 4 The Idea of You 3:27
- 5 Burning Bright (Field on Fire) Standout 5:49
- 6 [untitled] 6:05
- 7 [untitled] 3:51
- 8 [untitled] 6:46
Release Date
December 22, 2016
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
37 min 49 sec
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