The second studio album by the American industrial rock band, originally released in March 1994. It is a concept album detailing the self-destruction of a man from the beginning of his misanthropic 'downward spiral' to his suicidal breaking point. The album was a commercial success and established Nine Inch Nails as a reputable force in the 1990s music scene, with its sound being widely imitated, and the band receiving media attention and multiple honors.
Track Listing:
1. Mr Self Destruct - Nine Inch Nails (4.31)
2. Piggy - Nine Inch Nails (4.25)
3. Heresy - Nine Inch Nails (3.54)
4. March of the Pigs - Nine Inch Nails (2.58)
5. Closer - Nine Inch Nails (6.13)
6. Ruiner - Nine Inch Nails (4.59)
7. The Becoming - Nine Inch Nails (5.32)
8. I Do Not Want This - Nine Inch Nails (5.41)
9. Big Man With a Gun - Nine Inch Nails (1.36)
10. A Warm Place - Nine Inch Nails (3.24)
11. Eraser - Nine Inch Nails (4.53)
12. Reptile - Nine Inch Nails (6.52)
13. The Downward Spiral - Nine Inch Nails (3.57)
14. Hurt - Nine Inch Nails (6.14)
Year of Production:
1994
