Nine Inch Nails' second studio album, The Downward Spiral, is Trent Reznor's chronicle of self-destruction through themes of addiction, depression, and existential despair. Free from the interference of TVT Records, it marked a significant recording and songwriting evolution for Reznor, building upon the . While the industrial rock genre had already combined heavy guitar riffs with electronic elements, Reznor's innovative production techniques combined with his ear for melody helped launch the album and band from the underground world to dance charts, daily MTV play, and global recognition.

Songs In This Episode

Intro - Mr. Self Destruct

33:07 - Piggy

36:42 - I Do Not Want This

40:58 - The Becoming

46:02 - Heresy

58:39 - Closer To God (single)

Outro - Hurt

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