Nine Inch Nails- Closer REACTION

[@BenC460]

I gotta wonder how many kids were conceived back in the 90's to this song. NIN is considered industrial.

[@DavidMiller-dt8mx]

As much as I've enjoyed NIN over the years, it's love/hate. NIN was in so many ways the death of industrial music. I never really considered NIN industrial unto itself, just industrial influenced. Frankly, NIN is polished, clean, and melodic compared to the totally experimental, random and raw industrial that came before it - see early SPK, Laibach, Einsturzende Neubauten, and of course TG.

[@dracula2749]

My daughter is almost 3 I can tell you she was conceived to this song lol.

[@gorygore8588]

lol

[@blackferdinand2260]

Riff Raff Trent says NIN isn’t industrial

[@dracula2749]

Chronicles of Jojo bullshit lmfao. I have everything NiN has ever made. Trent is my idol. They are industrial.

[@CHRIb3600]

Trent Reznor is a genius.

[@juliantorres8818]

Chris Brown stole my comment!

[@0okamino]

Even as someone who was never a big fan of NIN, I must say there's no denying that Trent is a pretty damn incredible composer.

[@dracula2749]

Trent is a god.

[@juliantorres8818]

Hurricane Young good

[@aj1533]

And that is a bad thing?

[@zogmorp]

The sounds and tones that Trent used in the 90's are perfect in my opinion. I miss that sound.

[@yearginclarke]

I totally agree...what he did set the standards for whatever came after. In fact this *_still_* sounds fresh to me after all these years since first hearing it as a kid when it came out.

[@ALEXJERICHOHOLIC29]

Nine Inch Nails - Wish A whole new level of crazy 😉🖤

[@kingdrax]

Seconded. 'Wish' and 'March of the Pigs' are required listening. You will love these songs.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

Seeing Wish live was amazing!

[@timdemotses4544]

I love that ur a beautiful black girl who loves metal

[@PinkMetalHead]

Thanks :)

[@yearginclarke]

I'm not usually into black chicks, but she looks very fine to me.

[@mossymoose8920]

yearginclarke what the fuck lol

[@oliverkalamata2753]

Even better, she's a beautiful girl who loves metal. 👍😉

[@bacht4799]

I hope it’s alright I say this but she is really a badass of cute nice lady.. 😎

[@SteveCarlisle77]

One of best NIN song... Something i can never have.

[@frankthebutcher6679]

S.S. Carlisle whoa, good pull

[@dirtybird4528]

S.S. Carlisle yes. Played at obscene volume in a pitch black room

[@mikeltami8225]

So good.

[@Ergoperidot]

And something you probably don't want to have considering the context of the subject material...

[@smokinnplatez1426]

I dont care for that one its so repetitive and such a amateurish piano line. I like into the void or le mer.

[@RandyLott]

Nine Inch Nails is Industrial Rock. This song was performed and written, as most of their songs, by Trent Reznor. Trent did the vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, and programming. Another artist who has a similar production style is Steven Wilson. Incredible song writer, producer, and mixer. Check out Insurgentes!

[@spooderman8064]

Steve wilson ??? He has a piano, guitarist and a drummer that isn't the same.

[@RandyLott]

@Spooderman he writes all the music and plays keyboards, bass, guitar, dulcimer, programs, mixes, etc. His demos are just him and he has a band that obviously makes the tracks a lot better because they're some of the best players in the world. Bass Communion is a drone/ambient/electronic project he has that's pretty cool.

[@spooderman8064]

@@RandyLott Steve Wilson is like dummed down Tool with a lot more sad boy bullshit. His voice ruins it the majority of time.

[@BenC460]

Here's some old school stuff to react to. White Zombie Thunderkiss 65 and Black Sunshine Ministry Jesus Built My Hotrod and Stigmata Melvins Honey Bucket Butthole Surfers Who Was In My Room Last Night Suicidal Tendencies Institutionalized Infectious Grooves Punk It Up

[@phuckyou8270]

Riff Raff oh hell yeah!! GOTTA DO THUNDER KISS 65!!!!!

[@SuperStrik9]

I'd like to also add Ministry - Thieves and Suicidal Tendencies - You Can't Bring Me Down to your list.

[@BenC460]

SuperStrik9 There is a really good live video of Theives on KZbin.

[@XeroFace]

Yes! Also GWAR!

[@williamdrake6711]

Definitely MINISTRY

[@seapea7402]

Good tune, 'Head like a hole' rocks too, great reactions

[@chris01bouz]

sea pea fuck yeah!

[@xtop23]

If you're gonna react to NIN you gotta do "March of the pigs." From the start... snare and kick drums and then it just takes off. So sick

[@sirchickenable]

xtop23 I second this motion

[@jmoney6900]

Motion passed however when possible react to Woodstock 94

[@The.Raevyn]

"March of the Pigs" is definitely among my favorite NIN songs! You definitely have to at least listen to this one, even if you're not making a reaction to it.

[@xtop23]

Jay Money gotta agree. Woodstock 94' is brutal. Trent's a genius.

[@chrisnickle8585]

xtop23 that's probably my favorite tied with hurt even though many of my freinds gimme shit for bashing techno garbage and march of the pigs and this is usually techno peoples favorite also but normal techno doesn't have anything they can compare to talent wise to march of the pigs. that song gets me up and moving no matter my mood or how tired

[@72mhanna]

Did you just say " melanin popping, chocolatey goodness" ??? That made me giggle, luv you!

[@PinkMetalHead]

Haha xD Luv ya too!

[@peeg100]

Industrial rock is the genre. If you like nine inch nails, you have to hear. ministry - New World Order

[@Darnaguen]

Did you watch the music video? It's disturbing but brilliant IMO. As for my favourite song from them, 'Hurt' is a classic for a reason (also recommended to check out Johnny Cash's cover of it afterwards!) and 'Every Day Is Exactly The Same' which as a more recent one.

[@billie-jobenway8658]

Truly disturbing is seeing this version. lol It was done years ago and as a Trekkie I never laughed so hard while cringing in my whole life. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aabbhaOveMmln7s As one commenter wrote ' this video is part of the music video exhibition at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, in Melbourne.'

[@MrTeopantli]

behold the genius of reznor. his creativity arrangine, writing, and producing is just out of this world. this song and the video are something that will give you nightmares and you'll love them!!!....'I wanna...."

[@riffgroove]

I still remember the interview with Trent after this album blew up. "I'm just gonna go ahead and call my next album "Music for Titty-Bars."

[@velmersglue]

This song is probably the culprit of millennial births. I love how into it you are...not just doing the usual head nod, your whole body was moving in your chair.

[@yearginclarke]

You said it well...I have also stopped and thought that many current teens and young adults must have been conceived to this song.

[@johnmorgan3889]

NIN Lollapalooza 1994...the whole show. It's NIN's best ever performance...legendary.

[@boogieman93]

lil fun fact this song is about obsession and self hatred

[@to_deviate]

not just self hatred: *self destruction.*

[@Serenity113]

@@to_deviate Using sex to stop it.

[@hollysorensen7212]

Oh mannn, I was hoping you'd react to the video!! 😰 😉 The vid is amazing!!! 😀 ❤

[@adamgilmore7081]

Pretty Hate Machine their best album imo

[@dracula2749]

Downward spiral is a close second.

[@araujoswis5556]

The fragile, The slip, Downward Spiral, With Teeth they're all masterpieces

[@oraz.]

DEFINITELY

[@massagebroad]

Adam Gilmore Can I triple like this comment? So true!

[@McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

This song was used in the movie Se7en to great effect.

[@inmatejason]

This song will always remind me of high school, grade 9, there was this girl that liked me and use to sing it when ever she walked past me in the halls lol. Wish I could go back and start all over again, having your whole future in front of you with no worries. It’s so strange how the older you get the more faster time goes by.

[@BurgerwithFries1]

React to Deftones - Digital Bath

[@skulpile1]

BurgerwithFries1 How about Passenger with Maynard?

[@BongEyedBastard]

BurgerwithFries1 Great shout. Digital Bath is a gorgeous song.

[@vortexproductions6445]

BurgerwithFries1 Agree to that!

[@southbayspike]

NIN is Industrial. Basically mixing traditional rock instruments with digital synth music. KMFDM, Skinny Puppy, Ministry, and My Life With The Thrill Kill Cult are also Industrial bands. The Perfect Drug is an excellent song for you to try from NIN. The official video lends its imagery to the music quite well, if you are so inclined. Plus the drum break in that song is lit AF! Take my word for it. Another fun one to try would be I’m Afraid if Americans by David Bowie. You might be thinking, “Whaaaaaat?” That song is legit. All the music is done by NIN.

[@FrshChees91]

A Perfect Circle - Pet

[@jimini1976]

Filter and The Crystal Method "Trip like I do"

[@Regin333]

My fave song is Hurt by NIN the live version, but there best song, is probably all that could have been.oh there genre is called Industrial. #chocolategoodness

[@frankthebutcher6679]

Barry Johnson would that be the video or the version they did with David Bowie....personally I feel the Bowie version more

[@CrystalisQ]

Hurt is amazing, but you gotta warn her it is a slow one. :-P

[@Regin333]

Franklin Scott yeah def the Bowie version is special

[@zgillet]

The Johnny Cash version is pretty good too.

[@pauljh74]

Even if not as a reaction video - PinkMetalHead should check out Hurt by Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash injected the emotion that only a man who has lived a long life and experienced many things more than most people have can. He was also close to the end of his life at that point. Trent himself has said (with respect) Johnny Cash made it feel like Hurt wasn't his song any more.

[@Krajcik1964]

For Nine Inch Nails, you should check out Head Like a Hole or Ringfinger. Their first album, Pretty Hate Machine, still remains one of my favorites and mostly because of those two songs.

[@dirtybird4528]

Anthony Hansel sin is one of my absolute favorite nin songs, but then again there aren't any that I don't like

[@93sabbathh]

Was waiting for that first chorus to come outta know where on her lmao. Took me off guard my first listen lol.

[@tomlee02152]

It's truly awesome to see your reactions to great music like this. It reminds me of myself discovering these bands when I was your age. Nine Inch Nails is considered to be "Industrial" which is similar to but quite different from heavy metal. They have an extensive catalog of great music spanning decades. Many have already mentioned great tracks. "Hurt". "Closer", "Hey Piggy". "Mr. Self Drstruct". "Only", "Wish" and these are others as well. Check out Ministry who is considered the grsndfsther of the genre. "The Land of Rape and Honey", "The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste", and "Psalm 69" are their best stuff.

[@uris77]

Hard to pin down a favorite Nine Inch Nails track, there are so many good ones. I'll throw a curve ball an pick something much more mellow: Zero Sum.

[@michaels6980]

theyre considered industrial metal alternative. head like a hole is badass, you should react to ministry psalm 69

[@Sho81]

Can't forget Just One Fix as well and Jesus built My Hotrod.

[@michaels6980]

no doubt. just one fix.. "thieves" is great too ! ?

[@michaels6980]

pink.. you should listen to some janes addiction.. " 3 days" or "then she did"

[@gohner0]

It's good to be able to see your vids, they let me have a nice moment and make me forget for a few the situation here in Mexico, but it's time to continuing helping my people

[@PinkMetalHead]

Hello Erick! I hope everything is well for you over there in Mexico! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to watch my videos

[@NINNINJANAIL]

When the sun is on you,you look like angel.

[@SecondhandScrewup]

Her facial expressions at the beginning of the song were perfect 😂😂😂

[@michaelthek9guy338]

Nine inch nils IS the sub genre!! Every Blum is unique in its sound and message yet Trent reznor always manages to put his heart and soul into it. Truly a musical genius.

[@allenmcgee9379]

PinkMetalHead! I just discovered your reaction videos last night. Its fun to watch your expression and emotions to these songs. I loved playing and singing these songs for a long time that you are discovering; and a lot of them are mind blowing.. I'm a musician and singer/music leader at church but for a long time I played in rock bands and this music can definitely move you; and your expression to Curt Cobain's version of my girl I felt you for sure on that one. Also your comment on Lane Staley from Alice in Chains and his passing these 2 men were both musical giants that sadly died too early. Thank you for sharing your emotions and expressions to these artists, your expressions are priceless and well spoken.

[@sukwarsiemanym]

I just watched you being thankful for almost 7k subscribers. Currently, youre at 107k. Glad to see you doing well.

[@lll9416]

"Ringfinger" on Pretty Hate Machine,by NIN. This describes every relationship I've been in since High School...

[@whatchatalkinboutwillis9894]

Institutionalized by Suicidal Tendencies-music video

[@Krajcik1964]

Good call. But really, anything ST is bomb.

[@peterosipov400]

Or Body Count cover for this song!

[@GhostPurple69]

NIN has been around for long enough (30 years now! Egad!) and covered so much ground that it's hard to pick out just one song. One favorite is "All Time Low" from a more recent album, Hesitation Marks. It's so tempting to pick something, anything from another album besides The Downward Spiral. But I'm to be perfectly honest, "The Becoming" is possibly my favorite song of all time. Leading into that, I think "Ruiner" (the song immediately following "Closer") has my favorite production of any recorded song. The way all of the elements come together is just -- 25 years later, I'm still picking it apart and learning something new every time I hear it. His least popular album, With Teeth, is one of my favorites. It's an experimental one for him, where he strips away all his crutches and tries to write simple rock music for once. His fans resent it because it sounds so different from his earlier work and lacks all the layering and nuance of, say, "Closer," but it's basically Reznor trying to reclaim his life after he just about died due to his life choices. So the whole thing is basically this stunned version of Reznor, wondering what to do from here, and it's one of the bravest things he's done, creatively. The confusion and uncertainty are so palpable.

[@Antares51076]

Nine Inch Nails - Something I can never have (still) - live in studio.. emotional, powerful, personal

[@shelliecarlson7015]

The blind lines across your face, looking to the left, would make a beautiful black and white portrait!

[@cperez1000]

subgenre is Industrial Rock

[@12qwertyuiop90]

NIN the best of all!! The Perfect Drug.. Masterpiece.

[@alexkenley1]

omg new intro is sick!

[@stevehndz9300]

Nine Inch Nails has a 30 year catalog and you can virtually start anywhere you want. Just go into the music with an open mind and see what you get out of it. To sum up each release as follows to get a general idea of what you're going into: Pretty Hate Machine (1989) Industrial synth-pop dance rock album about Trent's angst about life, love, religion, regret, and sex. Broken EP (1992) Industrial metal/rock album about Trent fighting his record label over artistic rights and the fallout of new found fame; first release with Interscope after leaving TvT records The Downward Spiral (1994) a concept album exploring the self destruction of a man to his eventual suicide The Fragile (1999) Similar to 'The Downward Spiral' but sonically more experimental and art rock; exploring loss and struggling to live With Teeth (2005) rebirth of Nine Inch Nails; Pretty Hate Machine 2.0; Trent became sober and the album is more song based and introspective Year Zero (2007) another concept album that presents the listener with an alternate reality of America by the year 2022 under an oppressive government and fighting back; final album with Interscope Records Ghosts I-IV (2008) dark ambient meets classical music; cinematic scores; highlighted Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' work into film years later with The Social Network, The Girl With Dragon Tattoo, Gone Girl, Before the Flood, Patriots Day, and The Vietnam War; first release as an independent artist under his new label The Null Corp. The Slip (2008) released for free and still is; garage band style with electronics and ambiance Hesitation Marks (2013) a reflection of the past and experimenting with new styles; definitely the grooviest Nine Inch Nails album thus far. Returned to major label with Columbia Records Not The Actual Events EP (2016) and Add Violence EP (2017) the first EP from Nine Inch Nails in 24 years; a trilogy of EP's with a third slated for the end of this year. Atticus Ross joining the band as it has been Trent's project for almost 30 years. Post 2016 world with heavy lyrics and guitars; an accumulation of all works into three EP's. And remember, have fun ;)

[@Bablobiggins]

React to NIN We're In This Together

[@jimbodavis1944]

NIN is definitely Industrial. A very general category attributed to them is Alternative (from the 90s classifications), but - to me (and most NIN fans, I'm assuming) - Industrial is their genre. As far as a great NIN track, I think going earlier in their discography is the only way to start. Maybe "Head Like a Hole" or "Down in It" (off their first album, Pretty Hate Machine). Also, "Wish" and "Gave Up" off Broken are among my favorites of all-time. Love NIN! Thank you for bringing them into the rotation!

[@Attached-data1]

NIN is Trent Reznor. He is the entire "band" in the studio and live he has a fairly steady group of musicians he tours with. Atticus Ross produces w him and does do some contributing into songwriting/ production.

[@mrmrandmrs800]

Have loved nin since my first ever listen I was hooked and such an amazing experience seeing them live

[@hollysorensen7212]

OH! Here's another suggestion... The video "Come To Daddy" by Aphex Twin is sooo creepy & scary, but just sooo good!!! You WON'T be disappointed! I'm pretty sure Aphex Twin is the same, or at least a very similar, genre as NIN...right guys??? They (Trent Reznor & the Aphex Twin guy...can't think of his name right now) both are 1 guy that make their music/sound with computers...

[@Attached-data1]

That is a really warped video. Like insane. So in other words awesome.

[@KurdtKoebane1]

Aphex Twin is more like ambient or IDM (Intelligence Dance Music).

[@hollysorensen1711]

@@Attached-data1 Very warped/awesome, indeed!!! What's that saying? "There's a fine line between brilliance and insanity" ? ❤❤

[@hollysorensen1711]

@@KurdtKoebane1 Thank you! Much appreciated. You learn something new everyday! 😉 ❤ ❤

[@hollysorensen1711]

By the way, I apologize for the *extremely* delayed responses, guys! I forgot how to get into my other account when I got a new phone & had to make a new one, been dealing with crippling depression...it's a long story. I'm not some heartless bitch, I promise! I hope you can forgive me haha. 😄 ❤❤

[@sirchickenable]

Nin the perfect drug. I know! Try this. Devildriver-dead to rights.

[@KANUCHRONICLES]

Really classic 90's track & YES true professional production. True artist for sure.

[@antivalidisme5669]

7k Yeah! Well deserved. Wow hadn't listened to NIN for almost 2 years TY! Discovered them YEARS ago thanks to David Lynch. There are many versions of this song BTW. "March of the pigs", "Pretty Hate Machine", "Happiness in Slavery" , "Head like a hole" - this one is really HEAVY - and so many others, cannot pick one as "my preferred one" TBH. Take care o7

[@AllThingsRen]

Considering you reacted to a live version during one of your streams, I was surprised to see this reaction last night. I'm glad you went ahead and uploaded a reaction to your channel though, since I was one of the people voting for some NIN. Hmm... I'm a big fan of NIN so I have a lot of songs that I consider favorites which includes: Home, The Great Below, No You Don't, Everyday Is Exactly the Same... Yeah, there are a lot more but those are the first ones that come to mind so I'll leave it at that. The next NIN song I would recommend to you for a reaction video is 'Wish'. The sound is a bit aggressive, but catchy at the same time.

[@k4ylaaaaa]

Yes girl! Come thru with that melanin and also a great taste in music!

[@setondriveable]

Nine Inch Nails is from the genre called industrial music. They just happen to be the one group from that genre that got big during the grunge era. Industrial includes Ministry, Nitzer Ebb, Front 242 and Revolting Cock's. Marilyn Manson's first big single "the beautiful people" is an industrial song too

[@andrewlaw]

Reznor would say they are an electronic band but NIN have always been classified as Industrial because of their hard rock guitars. Reznor's main influence is Gary Numan hence the collaboration between them in some gigs. The latest Numan material is really worth a listen for rock fans.

[@Anthropomorphic]

If you're into hip hop at all, the man behind NIN did an album with a poet/rapper named Saul Williams. The album's called "The Inevitable Rise And Liberation Of Niggy Tardust!". Highly recommended.

[@fileunderunknown6924]

fav NIN song - the perfect drug That song touches on all eras of NIN.

[@ErikStone1]

So their sub-genre had changed a bit over the years. When they first started out, they were "industrial", but now they're kinda just "alternative rock" (in my opinion). Check out their songs "Head Like A Hole" , "Hurt" and my favorite "Right Where It Belongs".

[@The.Raevyn]

Nice reaction, PinkMetalHead. When listening to NIN, I find myself always returning to "Closer", "Head Like A Hole", "March Of The Pigs", The Day The Whole World Went Away", "Hurt", and "The Hand That Feeds".

[@darastarscream]

Nightclub full of half-drunk Goths and rivetheads; best way to bellyfeel this song.

[@antimatter2380]

Where can I find your reaction to Kingdom from Devin Townsend? It's one of my favorites and was surprised you used it in opening.

[@PinkMetalHead]

I'm uploading that in the next 10-20 minutes!! It blew my mind

[@antimatter2380]

Damn it, I was planning on going to bed. Saw him live last year and he was spot on. He was touring with Between The Buried And Me. All of Coma Ecliptic from BTBAM is epic since it tells a story, but try The Ectopic Stroll. It's a rollercoaster of a song.

[@SaabSurpemacy]

So on your question as to NIN's sub genre. That's a Great question. Trent Reznor who started the band and is basically the whole band, started by being influenced by synth pop Human League, Soft Cell, and Gray Numan. In the early days they were well known for their live cover of Sex Dwarf by Soft Cell. As time passed Trent went for darker themed music. He has never left his synth roots, as a matter of fact all his albums are primarily synth based, drawing most sounds from a Minimoog synthesizer. As for genre. He is often put under the genre Industrial. Though some of his records are definitely under the genre of electronic. He is the fulfillment of the genre as it was pioneered by acts like Throbbing Gristle, and Cabaret Voltair almost a decade before Nine Inch Nails existed.

[@jasonbrown7446]

I love your reaction. The song got ya moving 😍

[@bomara66]

"Wish" Is my favorite NIN song. If you ever get the chance to see them live, JUMP ON IT!

[@johnlossie467]

Your face, with the shade effect, JUST WOW. You are gorgeous, baby.

[@tommygilliam8890]

Maaan,the memories,you should hear it at a club. The bass. Yeah,gotten drunk,phone numbers and a lot of fun in the 90's. NIN is industrial rock

[@mrhandsome513]

you absolutely HAVE TO watch the music video for Pearl Jam's song "Do the Evolution".....I think it's one of the best song/video combos ever made....really strong visuals add to the greatness of the song

[@jam1870utube]

Jon Jones, oh yes! Such a bad ass, prophetic, poignantly amazing song. Love it!

[@bsmith8943]

That smile😍😍 truly drop dead gorgeous

[@charleswoolley8367]

I think this was one of NIN's first hit songs. Trent Reznor has such a vision. I hope that NIN is around for many years to come. I think they are considered "Industrial", but you tend to find their music, on the airwaves, on "Alternative" music stations. If I had to pick a favorite, I would say "The Hand That Feeds".

[@maxgallagher2535]

just for information : NIN is solo project Band of Trent Reznor..it is he who composes, written , sings and plays all the instruments in the recordings of the albums in the studio.. the other members of the group change over the years and during the tours ,we can say that the oldest and his most faithful member in live shows is the guitarist Robin Finck..Reznor is considered since 30 years as one of the pioneers of Industrial Rock genre He launched the career of Marilyn Manson , he composes the music of the films for David Fincher & David Lynch ( he also won the Oscar and the Golden Globe in 2011 for his work on The movie "The Social Network" ) in 2013 he formed with his wife the singer Mariqueen Maandig a band called "How to Destroy Angels". in my opinion if you want to enjoy the videos of NIN it will be better live..it is one of the best bands in the world in Concert especially the period between 1994 - 2009 ps: i love your reaction videos and your new look... but I prefer you with The dreadlocks..kiss xxx

[@davidringer4816]

Rock on girl. Stay happy 😊

[@johnconiglio9278]

Watching you groove to the song reminds me of when I got a lap dance to this song. Good times!

[@nonenone5667]

ive always loved the change in tempo of this song.

[@finetti09]

hear them over 20 years,its like love it or leave it,for a starter maybe "the becoming"^^

[@antonballard9431]

Okay I'm only 3 minutes into the song and watching you listening to this..has absolutely brought me closer to God ..ooooohhh lawd!

[@damienfournier1033]

The light on your face with that beat is fire.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Nine Inch Nails is considered industrial metal,maybe similar in style to Marilyn Manson. kind of dark in lyrics and very keyboard based. Favorite NIN for me is Hurt,which is a slower song, however head like a hole is another great rock track.

[@mikeltami8225]

Matthew Drake head like a hole is dope.

[@cloudwizard7694]

Industrial/alternative rock. Not metal.

[@Module79L]

Cloud Wizard, exactly. The metal side of Industrial is more Rammstein, Die Krupps, Oomph, Ministry, KMFDM, Pain, Clawfinger, Godflesh, Fear Factory, just to name a few. Don't anyone be fooled by what Wikipedia says. They include a lot of bands in Industrial Metal that are only Industrial Rock bands.

[@brianmiller6340]

So cute you reacted to a song that was released when I was a freshman. In high school.

[@Frank42073]

The single itself has been sampled various times, most famously by Limp Bizkit in the song “Hot Dog”, which also parodies other NIN songs: “The Perfect Drug” and “Burn”. Whilst the song discusses becoming “closer to God”, it is seemingly about sexual fulfillment, which Reznor equates to “being in heaven” or close to a religious experience. In the context of the rest of the song, the sex appears to be a form of escape from depression, like a drug. However, rather than necessarily being about sex, the whole song could also likely to be written in the same vein as the main theme for the album - self-loathing, depression and the road to suicide. In this case, the lyrics could be a discussion between Trent’s conscious and sub-conscious, or id and super-ego. Either way, it is a cool anthem about struggles with identity, abuse and belonging.

[@maddisonjohnson4308]

I love your hair 😊. Also, as for my favorite Nine Inch Nails song? I'm afraid that's hard to choose.

[@martindworak]

Always fun to watch girls react to this song, just does not get old. And it’s such a great track!

[@hunter845695]

Congrats on 7K subs; I know others have already said it, but you should watch the music video as it's interesting to say the least.

[@yeahyeahcharlie]

So, this is what Al Jourgensen from Ministry called “Trent’s Prince Song”. “Salvation through sex” is an old time blues theme. In this case, it’s industrialized.

[@Maschinestorm]

If you like early NIN, Tackhead and SkinnyPuppy might be worth looking into. Pretty Hate Machine and Downward Spiral was a juggernaut of early 80s funk and hip-hop influences (some even rip offs, Closer being almost entirely comprised of a heavily edited disco loop), this is how he made "Industrial" accessible to the US market / masses. Sisters of Mercy, Public Image Ltd (Best known for Johnny Rotten from Sex Pistols fame) or Killing Joke's "Love Like Blood" things in that vein of what was downstream from culture in the period.

[@JoeyBullet222]

besides this jam, may i say youre so gorgeous. ..my goodness...so glad you're an open minded gal 💕

[@shaunpilkington4625]

Smile of the year award goes to this beauty, very contagious

[@PinkMetalHead]

Aww thank you Shaun

[@shaunpilkington4625]

No thank you x

[@thel1195]

Now here's the twist. Imagine a room full of screaming girl singing this at the top of their lungs. Yes, it did happen. You need to here their first release "Head Like a Hole"

[@JoshuaMichail0]

'Closer' has been played probably at least once a day in every strip club in the entire world for well over a decade. Strippers love it because the rhythm and beat works well for dancing.

[@jonhoots2485]

They are industrial. Their breakout song and video that made people take notice to shock rock was "Head Like A Hole." Check out the young Trent Reznor.

[@null_l33t]

It's an Industrial style. The song that first got me in NIN was "Something I Can Never Have" off the album Pretty Hate Machine (most NIN fans would celebrate that as one of NINs top 10 songs): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmS3iqdqo8uFppo As far as my favorite NIN song, it depends upon my mood... Closer is defiantly on my top 5 for NIN... I love the raw dirty kink of it... mood music... for the kind of mood you were thinking about when you first heard the chorus... and I love that line it ends on... "You get me closer to God!"

[@blaisetzu]

The closet genre core that I think you can link NIN to is 'industrial.' Industrial with experimental alternative metal and definitely some funk elements in there in this song Closer. ..electronic... Trent Reznor is a production genius. His sound was the main sonic influence of Kanye Wes'ts album Yeezus.

[@dreadpirateroberts8230]

It's nice to see you groovin to it

[@KickflipGnasty]

I don't know if anyone commented this, but NIN is industrial rock. A genre which fuses elements of hard rock, electronic music, metal, and sometimes funk and hip hop (though not as often) elements. Trent Reznor(founding brainchild of the band) was very heavily influenced by artists such as Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears.

[@tcjonesedits9074]

I know this song... "I wanna (love) you like an animal... I wanna feel you from the inside."

[@AncientCityArms]

NIN is usually descriped as industrial metal. Any thing off of Pretty Hate Machine you cannot go wrong with, but for me Happiness in Slavery, Head Like Hole, and Closer are the definitive NIN tracks. You may also enjoy a German band called Rammstein (Du Hast, Engel, Mein Teil, and Keine Lust are all great tracks)

[@williamdrake6711]

BAND: MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT SONGS: DAISY CHAIN 4 SATAN SEX ON WHEELz After the flesh Kooler than jesus