Guest MajaIloveyou Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Towards the beginning of my career in Nine Inch Nails, our biggest break came in the form of an invitation to perform a series of shows with Jane's Addiction. These performances essentially created and defined the term "alternative" rock in the US, created an ongoing festival franchise that is still thriving (Lollapalooza), set the stage for Nirvana to shift popular taste a few months later, and were really fucking FUN to play and attend - truly the best times I've had. The shows were epic. So epic, they propelled NIN to the "next level" (whatever that means), but caused Jane's to implode. The band broke up at the end of that tour. Fast forward to the present. Corporate rock STILL sucks. A friend tells me they saw the original Jane's lineup play a tiny show in LA that was unbelievable. I break out my Jane's records and am amazed by how vital they sound. These guys were the real deal and in this current climate mostly dominated by poseurs and pussies it was refreshing to hear something that sounded dangerous, volatile, beautiful and SINCERE. Emails were sent, phone calls were made, dinner was arranged, ideas were discussed and the next thing I know we're in the studio experimenting. We laugh, we get to know each other, we cry, we yell, we almost quit, we record LOTS of guitar solos, we discuss, we actually begin to all communicate, we yell some more, we become FRIENDS, we laugh again and we do some great things. I get to see first hand why they broke up all those years ago but I also get the chance to see four distinct personalities that become an INCREDIBLE band when they're in the same room. In NIN world, 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of our first releases. I've been thinking for some time now it's time to make NIN disappear for a while. Last year's "Lights in the Sky" tour was something I'm quite proud of and seems like the culmination of what I could pull off in terms of an elaborate production. It was also quite difficult to pull off technically and physically night after night and left us all a bit dazed. After some thought, we decided to book a last run of shows across the globe this year. The approach to these shows is quite different from last year - much more raw, spontaneous and less scripted. Fun for us and a different way for you to see us and wave goodbye. I reached out to Jane's to see if they'd want to join us across the US and we all felt it could be a great thing. Will it work? Will it resonate in the marketplace? Who knows. Is there big record label marketing dollars to convince you to attend? Nope. Does it feel right to us and does it seem like it will be fun for us and you? Yes it does. Look for tour dates soon and I hope to see you out there. Trent http://www.nin.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktait2 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 trent uses cool words like epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my usernames always really suck Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 He should have pulled the plug after realizing what a flop the Fragile was. I can't hear any effort whatsoever put into that album, anyone who grew up on NIN's previous albums would know what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Benedict Cumberbatch Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 He should have pulled the plug after realizing what a flop the Fragile was. I can't hear any effort whatsoever put into that album, anyone who grew up on NIN's previous albums would know what I'm talking about. you must mean the one after the fragile. right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thec Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 what a queer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba69 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 He should have pulled the plug after realizing what a flop the Fragile was. I can't hear any effort whatsoever put into that album, anyone who grew up on NIN's previous albums would know what I'm talking about. interesting that you happen to call out my favorite NIN album as a "flop" with no "effort whatsoever put into that album" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred McGriff Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 He should have pulled the plug after realizing what a flop the Fragile was. I can't hear any effort whatsoever put into that album, anyone who grew up on NIN's previous albums would know what I'm talking about. i think the effort was there and on subsequent albums but something happened in the five years between TDS and the fragile. but I do know what you're talking about. as for this wishy washy goodbye it'd be a lot cooler if it he just said NIN is done. about time he move away from NIN, i'm excited he might make some good shit now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encey Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Last post Trent nin.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capsaicin Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I hope he starts making electronic music or sumptin/ /last post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velazquez Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 nine inch post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffa Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 more interested to see jane's addiction reform again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glass Plate Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 sure hope he really stops completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest analogue wings Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Coming Jan 2010: Metasonix Wretch Machine fire sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ward Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 fuck trent, he's fucking shit like the hiv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 so now that we have a start point and an end point, we can graph the downward spiral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z_B_Z Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 never been a big fan of nin but this thread has made me go back and listen to some janes addiction. man these guys have some great tracks. "ocean size" is a fantastic track, as is "ted, just admit it". in fact, the whole "nothing shocking" album is pretty classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnTqs Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 i only have "strays" i didnt like it that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z_B_Z Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 screw the new stuff, havent even heard it. its all about "nothing shocking" and "ritual de lo habitual" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl0tch Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Its funny how he says "Corporate Rock," but everything after and including Witha Teetha was absolute frat boy meathead bar-wank rock. He should really start using drugs again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Witha Teetha meathead He should really start using drugs again. have we met?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl0tch Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Witha Teetha meathead He should really start using drugs again. have we met?? Maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
producer snafu Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 i hope he starts to makes electro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z_B_Z Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 yeah, he should replace banality with banality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 1) Witha Teetha 2) meathead 1 + 2) He should really start using drugs again. have we met?? Maybe? 1) Tweaker 2) http://www.theninhotline.net/meatpers/meatpers.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autopilot Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 With Teeth is pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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