A harrowing, abrasive industrial-rock masterpiece of self-destruction, home to 'Hurt' and 'Closer'. Bold and influential. A defining 90s record. Released in 1994, it's a key entry in Nine Inch Nails's run.
On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.
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More from Nine Inch Nails — where to go next
If you have The Downward Spiral, these are the Nine Inch Nails records worth reaching for next.
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The Downward Spiral1994 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Pretty Hate Machine1989 · MetalClassic
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With Teeth2005 · MetalClassic
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Year Zero2007 · MetalClassic
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The Fragile1999 · MetalDeep cut
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