The Fragile cover

The Fragile

Released

Sprawling, intense, brooding, downright self-loathing at points, The Fragile seemed like Trent Reznor’s careful album-length construction evident in The Downward Spiral had turned into uncontrollable, endless flow, more The Wall than even Pink Floyd’s original effort. But the hints of his increasing interest in instrumental performances that would eventually lead to his many soundtrack commissions were evident, while songs like “Into the Void,” a twisted kind of gospel stomp, again showcased his knack for hooks.

Ned Raggett

Recommended by

Suggestions
Shine cover

Shine

Mother Love Bone
Mezcal Head cover

Mezcal Head

Swervedriver
Ultra cover

Ultra

Depeche Mode
The Cure cover

The Cure

The Cure
The Maria Dimension cover

The Maria Dimension

The Legendary Pink Dots
The Bends cover

The Bends

Radiohead
Bird Wood Cage cover

Bird Wood Cage

The Wolfgang Press
Raise cover

Raise

Swervedriver