Despite the flawed first track, this record is another great addition to Reznor’s catalogue and an excellent step forward for How to destroy angels_.
How to destroy angels_ proves that for most artists, even those as accomplished as Reznor, it takes more than a new name or a personnel change for reinvention.
omen_ is driven by atmosphere and texture, feeling at times like an offshoot of Reznor and Ross' soundtrack work, and at others a bit like Reznor's Ghost project.
The EP’s major aesthetic shifts do lead to one issue: the lack of a core or soul to How to destroy angels_, a shortcoming which will hopefully be resolved on the outfit’s forthcoming long-player.
"On the first listen, I wasn't really too into it. But I listened to it again and again and it's started really growing on me. It's something that's really dark at times...and it just takes you, kind of, to a different realm. It's like Trent Reznor is kind of trying to take the next step forward under a different name. This is something that can tide you over until something new Nine Inch Nails come out. Reznor does provide some of the vocals on some of the tracks on this album, but his ... read more
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