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Free music: Nine Inch Nails let new album “Slip”
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Nine Inch Nails released a new ten-song album through the Internet today, letting fans download Trent Reznor's latest bout of existential anger for free.
To get the album, titled “The Slip,” click here.
Reznor, who broke away from his record company in late 2007, also released a low-priced collection of 36 instrumental tracks in March, “Ghosts I-IV.” The new record, however, includes loads of vocals and radio-ready music, putting it more in line with Radiohead’s decision to release “In Rainbows” for free.
"The Slip" begins with a short, ambient song, “999,999” which acts as a quiet precursor to the distorted guitars and beats that come thudding along on the second song, “1,000,000.” Trent Reznor then starts singing.
“After all this time, I still haven't found my place,” he spits out.
The 10-song album also includes the slow-moving piano song “Lights in the Sky,” the dull, for-fans-only instrumental “Corona Radiata,” and the dance hall single “Discipline,” which Reznor leaked two weeks ago.
Still, outside the fact he’s giving a radio-friendly album away, there’s no huge change in direction on “The Slip.” The disc is ten songs of industrial rock, the type fans have come to expect. A physical release of the album - on CD and vinyl - is planned for July.
Apparently taking to heart one of Radiohead’s misstep, Reznor is giving fans an option on sound quality for “The Slip.” Along with high-quality mp3s — below CD quality, originally the sole option from Radiohead — fans can choose hi-def sound or CD quality songs.
Earlier today, Reznor's site seemed to be moving slowly to process requests for the album. I registered to download the music around 9 a.m., but didn’t get my password until 1:30 p.m.
So sit tight if you're having troubles. You know, take some time, lay out your leather pants, and get ready to dance.
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