Monthly Archives: March 2008

According to The NIN Hotline, NINE INCH NAILS has self-released a new instrumental album, “Ghosts I-IV”. Consisting of 36 instrumental tracks described as “music for daydreams” and released under Creative Commons, it is available in a wide range of formats: MP3, double CD, a package with: the 2xCD, multitracks on DVD, and a deluxe book, and finally the super-deluxe limited edition which includes all that as well as a copy of the album on vinyl.

Just when I think that Trent Reznor has outdone himself, he goes completely over the top and does something even more amazing. Trent has taken this whole “anti-recording industry” movement to new levels. The distribution model is tight. I did not hesitate to drop $75 on the deluxe edition.

The album is very interesting. It definitely makes you think about all of the various scenarios that one could “paint” visually to the soundtrack. Each time I listen to it, I interpret a different “vision.” I love a good mind fuck.

I am definitely intrigued to see how Trent takes this concept to the next level. He mentioned that he had been working on this for quite some time. Hard to imagine what he can come up with next… given the amazing… Continue Reading