An absolutely harrowing experience that pulls no punches. It’s abrasive, loud, and disturbing, yet simultaneously beautiful. The Downward Spiral captures the loss of a man’s sanity perfectly and succeeds unbelievably well at everything it tries. Trent Reznor’s performance is undeniably captivating and the instrumentals are mind shredding. The album opens with the track “Mr, Self Destruct” which instantly introduces the listener to the fact that they are engaging in ...
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