I have a couple NIN albums, the downward spiral and pretty hate machine. I'm sure I'm in the minority, but i thought the downward spiral was a mess. I never really liked "Closer" and most of it is a sea of jumbled, bland music, distorted vocals and woe is me lyrics. The first track is alright and the last track, "Hurt" is excellent, but sandwiched inbetween is abysmal music. After all the boasting i'd heard about this album, i must say i was disappointed.
I do like Pretty Hate Machine for the most part, there are a few songs that are plain and ordinary, but Terrible Lie, Head like a hole, and something i can never have are all good songs. I've been contemplating buying the fragile, but doubt i'll do it anytime soon.

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