[back] [next] Halo 8 Review: The Downward Spiral Track Listing 1. Mr. Self Destruct (4:29) 2. Piggy (4:24) 3. Heresy (3:54) 4. March of the Pigs (2:54) 5. Closer (6:12) 6. Ruiner (4:56) 7. The Becoming (5:31) 8. I do not want this (5:41) 9. Big Man with a Gun (1:35) 10. A Warm Place (3:22) 11. Eraser (4:53) 12. Reptile (6:51) 13. The Downward Spiral (3:56) 14. Hurt (6:12) Total Length= 65 minutes, 10 seconds Disc Information: (CD) Nothing/TVT/Interscope Records 1994 U.S, 7-95938-2 (Limited Release LP) Nothing/TVT/Interscope Records 1994 U.S, PR 5509 (CD) Nothing/TVT/Interscope Records 1994 U.S, 92346-2 * Release Date: March 8, 1994 Note: *=Releases of The Downward Spiral with this catalogue number have different versions of "hurt." On this version, "hurt" starts 19 seconds into the track. The limited edition LP had only 3000 copies released. Review: Nine Inch Nail's third full-length album, and what a tremendous acheivement. There's not much to say about this album that hasn't been said, amazing story, music evolution, deep lyrics, amazing sales, you name it. This cd revolutionized the music industry and sparked tons of rip-off-wanna-be-NIN groups, and Reznor should be proud. Finally away from TVT and with his own label Nothing, Trent got the resources, time and support he needed to produce a great CD. Music: A great progression from the "Broken" sound, lots of very dark and moody chords with eerie lyrics produces an amazing effect. Not your average cd in the least, this is exceptional work. Cover Design: Yay, more cool art. Minimalistic, wonderful color usage, harsh feel to it, plus the wonderful sleeve with small carrier device is beautifully original. Collectability: What? You don't have this CD? Rarity: Oh, you can still find plenty of this jewel. MUSIC 9/10 COVER 5/5 COLLECT 5/5 RARITY 2/10 OVERALL 9 1/2 How do we rate these?