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Why NIN Will Be Back
June 15, 2009 by Kyle BradyTags: Music, NIN, Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor
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Reznor is famous for his battles with depression, alcohol, and drugs, and most especially for clawing his way out of that giant disaster-pit a few years ago - music is his creative outlet, as well as an emotional drain. Public admission of his struggles and his deep connection with music has only fueled the critical acclaim, just as much as the tangible mood of the each album is influenced by Reznor's mental status at the time of writing/recording.
Being the only member of a band is no small task, especially during the recording process, and yet Nine Inch Nails has managed to release a total of twelve albums (including the four Reznor-approved "remix" albums) - five since 2005. The pace of musical production and creativity has obviously increased, and Reznor is openly experimenting with new sounds, instruments, and distribution methods, all of which is most visible in the newest releases of Ghosts I-IV (a 36 track instrumental ensemble) and The Slip.
During interviews, Reznor can be heard talking about turning to weightlifting instead of alcohol and drugs, and constantly being in the studio, in an attempt to express his feelings constructively through music. And he has a vibrant history of depression. Which leads to the obvious question: how can someone so obsessed with music stay away? Especially when music is used as a tool to control unwanted emotions, it seems that despite his intentions, the project is not likely to stay dead for very long.
Maybe Trent Reznor needs a break, which is understandable - a musician can only be deeply involved in an endless creative process for so long before getting worn out. NIN has survived depression, drugs, alcohol, record labels, and countless other obstacles that would have ruined most other bands.
Nine Inch Nails will survive its sole creative genius being tired.
[news source: MTV News]
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