The Fragile — 1999

A sprawling, ambitious double album of texture and despair, more layered than its predecessor. Dense and rewarding. A cult favourite. Sits between the landmarks and earns its spot.

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 Fragile, these are the Nine Inch Nails records worth reaching for next.

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3. 3
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4. 4
   Year Zero2007 · Metal
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