Nine Inch Nails - Fixed
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Free Music Review: From A Born-Again Nails Fan:
Hit: 5 Stars
I loved broken, and I must say that I had a hard time going through this album at first listen--though that's probably because of the last two tracks and the fact that I was listening to it when I should have just gone to bed.So many NIN fans,as I have seen, have criticized the title of this album. They argue that this peice in no way sounds positive or "fixed" in regards to its "broken" counterpart. However, one must remember that "fixed" doesn't have to mean "ameliorated" or "repaired." Though it connotates a positive interpretation, "fixed" can be quite a negative thing. Brainwashed spychos are sometimes referred to as "fixed;" "fixed" in regards means something positive there.
I interpreted "broken" thus: Trent was humiliated by what TVT did to him; he created, through thier will and his name, "Pretty Hate Machine," which by far is his most unholy work--ten love songs to the devil--but that's a whole other review altogether--in short, Trent was so ashamed of himself that he felt "broken," and I'm sure some of his personal life added on to this depression.
"Fixed" changes nothing, in terms of theme, from "broken:" the lyrics are exactly the same, except not all the lyrics are voiced (which makes it strange that this CD has a "Parental Advisary" mark and "broken" doesn't!) Lyrics are not an important part of this album; it's mostly music. "Fixed" does exactly as its name portains, it takes the music from "broken" and FIXES it so that it sounds more like techno dance music, and Trent and his affiliates do an excellent. I consider this and "broken" the greatest Nails composition yet.
If you seriously like the Nails, then you absolutely must purchase "broken" and "fixed," and in that order.
I'm not one for dancing, but this album makes me want to throw a party just to see what those whacky dancers come up with for this music.
Free Music Review: NIN in a blender
Hit: 5 Stars
Whenever I think of Broken and Fixed, I want to make a "If it's not broke..." joke, but I'll restrain myself. I always thought Fixed was an interesting name for the remixes of Broken. Granted, "Fixed" is the opposite of "Broken", but these are anything BUT fixed.Trent and company DEMOLISH six tracks from Broken (Gave Up, Last, Wish x2 and Happiness In Slavery x2). These tracks all have a few things in common: you will be hard-pressed to identify the original song if you don't have the tracklisting in front of you, and they tend to be repetitive. Some tracks just drone on at points, but they always pick up again. Don't even attempt to listen to this while going to sleep; there are MANY layers to these tracks, and there's weird stuff going on in the background that will make you jump.
Some songs, one of the Wish remixes for example, have samples in them that will COMPLETELY catch you off guard, and you might even chuckle about them later. NIN obviously had a lot of fun putting this together, but this definitely is the hardest-to-swallow NIN album to date. A lot of my friends who listen to NIN don't like this because it's just "too weird."
I love this album purely for it's creativity. I must reiterate, though, that if you LOVED Broken just because it was a good thrash album, and nothing more, then stay away from this; it will give you a bad taste for NIN. This is their most extremely divergent album, but if you just give it a try, it will grow on you. On a final note, this is the domestic release. There is NOTHING track-wise different between it and the import version. May I suggest buying the US version first? If you're not sure if you'll like it or not, this is the way to go. If you DO end up liking it, and are the completist, you can always get the import later.
Free Music Review: Brilliant
Hit: 5 Stars
"Fixed", in all it's glory, is one of the best remix albums I've ever heard by any artist. I've seen a great deal of people complaining about this EP being too noisy and chopped-up. The same people then go and praise Further Down the Spiral, which to me makes no sense at all. Where Further Down the Spiral is more collected, it perfectly captured the essence of The Downward Spiral in all its entirety. However, it was still extremely experimental. I actually found some songs on Further Down the Spiral more "noisy" then Fixed. Broken was intended to be a dirty, menacing, and ugly album. So when it came time to remix it, what did you expect?This EP is not just "noise", it has song structure, progression, and a great deal of hidden aspects to the music. Thats what makes NIN such a great band to listen to. No matter how many times you listen to a song, you always walk away with something fresh and after each new listening, because of its dense layering.
While I agree that the last few songs are incredibly ferocious and jagged, they are still within NIN's boundaries. If you appreciate the more pop-sound aspects of Trent's music, stick to Pretty Hate Machine or With Teeth. Otherwise, this is an exciting and enticing remix EP.
Free Music Review: halo 6, track 6 (and minute 6).
Hit: 5 Stars
I own NIN's entire discography (and then some), and for whatever reason, I find myself listening to this the most... it was probably my least favorite early on, but after 8+ years of owning it.. there is something so abrasive that once you ease to it there is little to tire of. I listen to the final track (the only one amazon doesn't let you sample) maybe three times a week. my favorite NIN track of all time (with one possible exception, but right now, I'll say it's above it's otherwise #2 slot in my heart). the lack of any real structure actually increase's it's replay value; there is no easy pattern to 'conquer', or wrap your mind around, to just move on. it isn't easily absorbed, but there's alot of aesthetic noise to really keep it advancing in terms of liking it, with each listen, that is.the other tracks, have too much rhythm once you get used to Screaming Slave, there is no replacing it.
I wouldn't say it's generally 'more hard' than broken. just more 'seething', more twisted and more "insane", it does have a softer, more unconcerned, feel; but it's in the same manner as dementia would be... the last track, however, is much louder than anything on broken. the last track, is truly "broken", and evokes that meaning more than any NIN release.
Free Music Review: FIX THIS!...
Hit: 5 Stars
O.K FIX will cover you with dirt and hatred. it is one of their many albums that i listen to over and over again, and have never gotten sick of there perverse sence. i recommend this album to those who appreciate music.you should also look for RUSTY NAILS which is a compulation of nin. there are so far 4 of them. if you can find them they should be treasured, good luck. the remix for "GAVE UP" starts the album in a unique way that will get your sences going to the point where you want to scream!!! then "BROKEN" starts in a way you feel like your running through the jungle and ends like you got beaten down,next you have the rebirth of "HAPPINESS IN SLAVERY" which is the ultimate anti-conformity balled ever written,you guys will love this one,then you have"THROWN AWAY" it's a mixture of "SUCK" and "LAST". by this time, during the album you should be wrapped up in guilt and on your way to salvation through "FISTF**K" with its continues loops of faith. finally we have "SLAVE SCREAMS" this last track will sum up all of your anger, guilt, and doubts then leave you with NOTHING!!