Nine Inch Nails - Ghosts I (2008)

Nine Inch Nails: Ghosts I (2008) Hello from Nine Inch Nails. We\\\'re very proud to present a new collection of instrumental music, Ghosts I-IV. Almost two hours of music recorded over an intense ten week period last fall, Ghosts I-IV sprawls Nine Inch Nails across a variety of new terrain. Now that we\\\'re no longer constrained by a record label, we\\\'ve decided to personally upload Ghosts I, the first of the four volumes, to various torrent sites, because we believe BitTorrent is a revolutionary digital distribution method, and we believe in finding ways to utilize new technologies instead of fighting them. We encourage you to share the music of Ghosts I with your friends, post it on your website, play it on your podcast, use it for video projects, etc. It\\\'s licensed for all non-commercial use under Creative Commons. We\\\'ve also made a 40 page PDF book to accompany the album. If you\\\'d like to download it for free, visit http://ghosts.nin.com/main/pdf Ghosts I is the first part of the 36 track collection Ghosts I-IV. Undoubtedly you\\\'ll be able to find the complete collection on the same torrent network you found this file, but if you\\\'re interested in the release, we encourage you to check it out at ghosts.nin.com, where the complete Ghosts I-IV is available directly from us in a variety of DRM-free digital formats, including FLAC lossless, for only $5. You can also order it on CD, or as a deluxe package with multitrack audio files, high definition audio on Blu-ray disc, and a large hard-bound book. We genuinely appreciate your support, and hope you enjoy the new music. Thanks for listening. http://ghosts.nin.com

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beefoutfit (2008-03-03)

I would like to echo the previous sentiment. Thank you Trent!

c0ng0bong0 (2008-03-03)

Thanks Trent! You should come to /mu/ and visit sometime.

griffin8946 (2008-03-03)

I just totaled my car last week and I haven't the money to buy the album as of now but I'll be sure to pick it up when I can. This is an exciting time for music, I anticipate a artistic/musical renaissance in the U.S. and I think that this down-to-earth method of distribution is a efficient and personal way to publish your music and even the playing field with the lesser known acts of the music scene.
thanks trent

indecisean (2008-03-03)

4 comments 'till someone explained why they can't support you. that's gotta be a record. regardless, thank you, thank you, thank you.

burky79 (2008-03-03)

Thank you. I look forward to more audible joy as always from the mind and soul of Trent.

burky79 (2008-03-03)

P.S. - thanks to PG over at wackbag.com - you sir are a true NIN fan!

rabidphage (2008-03-03)

Thanks, will buy if I like it.

bob4081 (2008-03-03)

It feels like we're witnessing a revolution of sorts within the music industry.
I can't wait to hear these tracks. I just spent over 40 minutes trying to purchase the ultra-deluxe edition off the website. The site is getting killed... so I'll have to use this torrent until I can access the site again to download the full load.
Thanks for seeding.

rowdystyle (2008-03-03)

Kind of came out of left field! Thanks for an offical torrent. Always enjoy seeing/hearing an artist be experimental, and you always deliver. Rock on Trent!

EmitStop (2008-03-03)

Trent, you are a GOD among men.

Lenorethm (2008-03-03)

Waiting until paypal comes through, so this will have to do for now...
This is fantastic, it's not that it's different to what you've done before, it's just... I don't know how to describe it. It's simply fantastic.
This is becoming my 'fuck off I don't want to talk to you' public transport music, and that's a huge compliment!
I loved 3. 2 reminds me of the Lola Rennt soundtrack, I can't quite figure out what track. The intro and outro especially.
I can't wait to hear more, this was a huge surprise but one of the best i've ever had.
Love from Sydney,
lenorethm

OAKside (2008-03-03)

Will buy it when the official site's back steady again. If it wasn't for this torrent I'd be hammering it with everyone else right now. Perfect release, this is the model for all others.

BLinked (2008-03-03)

wow nice move!
$5 is really not much.. going to buy it right away!!
server looks bottlenecked atm though
anyways thanks a lot
NIN ROXXX!!!!!!!

moosebilly (2008-03-03)

we're witnessing a revolution

jsc315 (2008-03-03)

Thank you! There are not many artists out there that is willing to give his music away for free to make a point. I haven't listened to this yet, but if i like it I will probably buy the 2cd digipack when it comes out on April 8th. $10 for 2cd's is not a bad at all. Thank you again.

Selvana (2008-03-03)

I was always a big fan of NIN's instrumental tracks despite them not being general fan favorites. So, this is a very early birthday present. Thank you for thinking of me, lol.
Keep fighting the good fight, Trent. Thousands -if not millions- of people are behind you on this, fans of the band or not. The message is clear.

Rowan187 (2008-03-03)

Thank you so much Trent, you're definitely headed in the right direction. To turn down a full record company release despite the fact that all your stuff has reached Platinum++, you're still keeping strong to your word. If I had more money I'd purchase the $75 or even $300 package, but since I'm low on funds, $10 will do, I fully support your movement, and let's hope other bands follow!

kawalmit (2008-03-03)

Wow. The ULTIMATE and future way to put out a record. I have'nt even listen to the mp3s and I know it's gonna kick some serious instrumental asses. I'm waiting for nothing more than a Still x 4! tomorrow I'm buying the 2cd edition and on payday I'm buying the deluxe edition for sure!
NIN just prove once again that: TRENT IS GOD.

lithargoel (2008-03-03)

Commenting on legendary torrent!!

Triasp (2008-03-03)

Thank You Trent.
I am still downloading the apple lossless file (damn servers) and purchased the $10 2 CD set. I wish I could afford the Vinyl package, but oh well. This should tide me over till the download finishes.
Again, THANK YOU for so many years of music that has been a huge part of my life. You may not realize it now, but I think you just put one of the last nails in the record industries coffin.
I've listen to about 4 tracks from the site player and GOD DAMN, awesome.
Once again you have exceeded my expectations.
All I can say is THANK YOU! This is the coolest shit I've been a part of in a long time!
PS -- When the hell are u gonna play in LA again? It's been years?

Toost (2008-03-03)

God knows how much I want the full 36 tracks but unfortunately for me ghosts.nin.com is playing up preventing me from buying it so for now I'll have to settle with this.
Still it's a great opportunity that I CAN settle with this, so thanks!
I'll be sure to check the site for when it's working again.

Photekian (2008-03-03)

Thankyou Trent.
Not just for this release but for giving the music 'industry' a damn fine model to follow.
HMV and the like just died a little inside.
Thanks for ALL the music. Its been with me a long time, and will be there for years to come.
I sure hope you know what you're doing Mr Reznor!
Thanks again.
Dave

PROJECTAIA (2008-03-03)

Damn, this is just great.

Data-of-the-liberated (2008-03-03)

Thanks so much!
so lets hear it!

pesco (2008-03-03)

I didn't see this one coming, but it's wonderful.
The only thing I'm wondering about is, why don't you make more fuss (is there any at all?!) about the torrent on the official site? It might have saved you a lot of bandwidth!

AtomixSlave (2008-03-03)

Thank you...
Not really my type of music, but to make a statement to the dickheads in the so-called music industry, im going to buy it, when i get chance.
I have not bought any music from big labels for over 15 years, and probably never will, but these guys have realised the true spirit of the internet.
Well done and thanks again.

AtomixSlave (2008-03-03)

BTW i signed up for the first time in about 5 yrs of using this site just to post to this torrent :)

sligster (2008-03-03)

Genious. More artists need to start doing this.

Erfa (2008-03-04)

Wow, I've never really listned to Nine Inch Nails, but now I have to check out more of their stuff! This is like the best thing ever for file sharing! :D

hardlyfuckingwack (2008-03-04)

lol right on konink!
you are a scholar and a gent my friend

holmesxt (2008-03-04)

I'm downloading the new album as we speak. I love what you and Radiohead are doing. Keep up the good work, people are always willing to pay for a choice in things!

Marklar44 (2008-03-04)

Thanks Trent and crew! Keep thinking outside the box.

soundping (2008-03-04)

Fuck Yes!
I'm buying this from the NIN site! just because I support great bands!!!
"Long Live NIN"

ashiva (2008-03-04)

Bought the 2CD set, but as the downloading from the site doesn't seem to be working at the moment this will tie me over 'till you get that problem fixed.

dasepsilon (2008-03-04)

Really great!! Feels like you're not one of 'them'
but one of 'us'.. If I like it, i'll definitely buy it!
Thanks & Cheers!!

pinecone (2008-03-04)

About dang time this happened. Hello, greetings from the 21st century. Hope you like it here.

mekkeren (2008-03-04)

what the fuck is this ? theres no singing in this shit ?

giantenemycrab (2008-03-04)

"NINOfficial" eh? Thanks Trent! Torrenting your own work on launch day? Internet history! And much needed, as your official site is getting overloaded today. I've skipped the last two NIN albums (though I'm remixing Year Zero track by track BEFORE I listen to it), yet you're almost certain to get my five bucks this week. Putting Volume 1 up for free is a great way to hook people who might be afraid of *gasp* instrumentals!

sucklead (2008-03-04)

Cheers for the sample. Wrock!

azazan (2008-03-04)

Thank you Trent!
Keep this up please, I can't imagine music without you!

ErBiC (2008-03-04)

Excellent. Thanks, Trent!
Now all we need are more artists shunning the labels and releasing stuff independently and then maybe all this crap will finally stop.
Nice to be able to download legally and officially from here... the download from the NIN servers keeps crapping out on me.

sagguy (2008-03-04)

You Guys are the leaders in a very small minded Media Industry. The MPAA and the like could take a lesson in learning something.The days of Entertainment media ie: Music, Movies and the like selling what are half baked (an album with 1 good song is out) and movies that promote themselves as the best of the year (for sales on a movie they know won't make there money back).I Personally Salute You !!!
P2P Will Guarantee your success !!!

Heretushi (2008-03-04)

I will support this release with the only thing that matters to get the point across : my bandwidth and money by buying the CD.
Thanks NIN. Make an example in the industry.

tarvdietts (2008-03-04)

i was so close to ordering the $300 limited version... decided against it, unfortunately. then i went to buy the deluxe edition, bill came to $150 after shipping... i'll grab the free version until i get some better shipping options...

Lenorethm (2008-03-04)

wow Trent, you even got Perez in on it...

you're bigger than britney...

Viriatus2 (2008-03-04)

Reznor pwns!!! Keep the industrial ghosts alive!

leetGirl2k5 (2008-03-04)

I domt listen to you music and im not going to download this BUT i just want to say THANK YOU for makeing a torrent and supporting the society!
Cheers

Jon55 (2008-03-04)

FUCK THE RIAA!!

SpecialED3 (2008-03-04)

I'm not a huge fan of your music to be honest, I like a couple songs, but thats besides the point. I really admire what you are doing for the music industry and I hope more artists follow in your lead. Thank you.

anastasia1009 (2008-03-04)

thank you so much!!!

scotiobade (2008-03-04)

one thing to say about this: "welcome to the new era of media"

mackadoo (2008-03-04)

I just bought the Deluxe ($75) version and even swallowed the $40 something to ship it to Toronto, but the download isn't working, so I'm currently downloading from the torrent found here on thepiratebay including I to IV because I'm so excited to listen to this music, Currently I own 20+ NIN albums, remix CDs, and covers, and I wouldn't ever think of not paying for this music, especially since Trent's move away from his record label, but I'd also really like to listen to it ASAP. In fact, I only created a pirate bay account to write this message in the hopes that Trent, or whoever he has managing this whole download shebang, is reading this and can understand that once music hits the net, there is no real way to maintain metrics on how it's doing online, even when following the most loyal of fans. Once you've done all you can do to put it in multiple formats so someone can contribute as much or as little as they can, you have to accept that it will be everywhere faster than you can imagine. And that's how it should be.
That being said, this album release is the most unexpected, happy surprise I've had in a long time. Thanks isn't enough.

xeon69 (2008-03-04)

Thanks NIN... once a fan; always a fan.
Keep up the great work
Excellent release as always!!

keasbey (2008-03-04)

I love what you're doing for the industry, and would like to announce that my band will be following suit, releasing our EP via various torrent sites in order to widen our appeal. Music is going to shit and you are helping to remedy this problem. Thank you Trent. My band is Nine Mile March if anyone is interested check us out at purevolume.com/ninemilemarch.

Hierophantasmagoria (2008-03-04)

NIN ftw.

charlienothing (2008-03-04)

sorry trent, i'm one of those guys who had sand in my vagina and would stop trying to download the album after i bought it, and caused your site to go down, again sorry ;)

tdjustin (2008-03-04)

I'm a casual Nine Inch Nails fan. I have legally purchased some of their work in the past (Downward Spiral, With Teeth, And All That Could Have Been) and downloaded most of their other albums.
This package that Trent has put together is phenomenal. For someone like to me, a fan, but maybe not as hard-core of one as many other users on here, this is fucking PERFECT. Five dollars got me a thirty-six new songs, some new wallpapers, and a pretty cool PDF file.
He makes more money, I save money, and I get more of what I wanted in the first place.
Smart man that Trent Reznor.....
(Ironic though, that I paid for the album on the official site, but due to the overwhelming response, the servers were crawling. So, I just Torrented the whole thing anyways....)

raxidian (2008-03-04)

thanks for going torrent and I hope this is not just a publicity stunt... because if it is you would be pissing off the wrong legion.

ZomBoy (2008-03-04)

Sweet! Thanks Trent

x666x666x666 (2008-03-04)

Cool! Thnx NIN!

mc0025 (2008-03-04)

Very cool. I am seriously considering the album, i will listen to Ghost I, and if its any good, will buy the rest, due to the generosity, and lack of greed that the band exhibits.
Props to bands that are still in it for the music and fans, not the excess cash.

bobtentpeg (2008-03-04)

A check may be coming your way :)

taklamakan (2008-03-04)

Thanks Trent. I will definitely buy when the site is back up.

brewdog52 (2008-03-04)

BITCHIN!!!!

Backpack3r (2008-03-04)

Huge props for seeing the way of the future in music distribution! People will spread this like mad.

acuriousmanheis (2008-03-04)

you're my goddamned hero, trent.

Muttman25 (2008-03-04)

I applaud this effort to buck the out dated distribution model. I will download this and if I like what I hear you can expect to see some cash for the rest

Robopirate85 (2008-03-04)

Wonderful, absolutely wonderful.
It's great to see artists realize the power of torrenting. This combined with the 5$ price of the album will certainly lead to shitloads of sales, as I'm sure the server overloads are showing.
I bought the 5$ dollar version, I'd have loved the 75$ deluxe edition, but with shipping and customs the price would have been 160$+
I can't wait for my download.

chronographer (2008-03-04)

Dear Trent and co.
Congratulations on joining/welcoming/collaborating with/embracing new media. This is the first ever (apart from creative commons) OFFICIAL bitTorrent I have downloaded, I think I will have to buy something off you, as I want to support the initiative!
Unfortunately I am not a huge fan, although I am of Radiohead and thus bought their box set (which is brilliant) but funnily enough, haven't listened to the cd's nor the vinyl but downloaded the cd's (1 & 2) from bitTorrent!
Once again thanks for embracing the future of music distribution and I will go to your store when it recovers from the heavy traffic!
agl

polarix (2008-03-04)

WARNING ---- THIS IS [b]CC BY-NC-SA[/b], NOT BY-NC AS THE DESCRIPTION IMPLIES!!!

bambupanda (2008-03-04)

GREAT! Thanks!

a25zkmiz (2008-03-04)

Is the description actually true?

Luciferatu (2008-03-04)

First - this album is an amazing piece of art, sonically, visually, esthetically, and it would never have been released by any of the big music companies. That alone is well worth the paltry $5 price of admission.
Second - at last there is an artist who "gets it" about the future of media distribution. Hell they even used TPB as the official site for the free sampler release, and under a Creative Commons license to boot!! Meaning you can do just about anything with this music except get paid for it!
So...here's a chance finally for those of us media hounds who say we support the artists but not the music companies to put our money where our mouth is. If P2P is really a meaningful movement, and not just a way to get something for nothing, IMO we MUST support this release. If you like the music (and you will, NIN fan or not) do the right thing - pony up the $5. That'll send a big "fuck you" to the RIAA and a big "cheers mate" to the first major artist to release here first.
Don't be a dick. Do the right thing. It's only $5. (And no I'm not in any way affiliated with Trent Reznor or NIN :p)
http://ghosts.nin.com/main/home

Arcon-death (2008-03-04)

Heres to a band of the future, a band who realizes the value of free downloads and torrents

brewdog52 (2008-03-04)

All I got to say is "WOW", I'm a pretty big fan of NIN, after listening to this cd....... "WOW". I think NIN is trying to send a message to all of us and that message is if we don't pay for their music they will release CRAP!!!! I try not to share my opinion about movies or music on this site unless it's about the quality. I have been more entertained at a elementary school concert. Do you guys really think if a no name band put this out you would like it, it's amazing what happens when you put a name on something. I am the most easy going music critic, and I love all music, but I can't even call this music. I listened to every single track just hoping there would be at least 1 good track, there was not even ten seconds in this release that I remotely enjoyed. Maybe I just got my hopes to high, and sorry to flame, but listening to this just got me in the worst mood. NIN has way too much talent for me to think this release was meant for anything else besides a big fuck you for downloading their music. That said I will continue to be a huge fan of NIN work, and will buy ever cd that I like, (which has been every one up until now). -again sorry guys for flaming, and I expect some of you to flame me now. but I had to say it.

stereocide (2008-03-04)

Thanks NIN, this kind of music delivery is the future.

MeXPaiN (2008-03-04)

Thank u SO much Trent for the amazing music, pure earcandy!!!
Am a NIN-fan for 20 years now, hopefully 20 more will follow!
This is the future in music distribution, respect!
Fuck the RIAA .. and support Trent and his work.

dmx_wyrw (2008-03-04)

WOW Thank you SO Much!!!!! $5!! Is An Awesome Price. In the Days of a $20 Cd and the music isn't even worth the 15cent disc its written on.
It nice to know theres An artist who Still Thinks of His Fans Even AftER all these Years! Thank You!

furtherdown (2008-03-05)

Thank you, Trent. Thank you, NIN. Wish I could buy the limited edition package right now, but it's sold out. Hope you make some more.
This isn't meant to last, this is for right now.

luisbg (2008-03-05)

ghosts.nin.com downloads are working since this morning. not lightspeed, but enough to in a few hours have your flac version. I have mine. :)
will share the flac version in a few days.
we need to motivate people to buy the album, so this release method is proven to work. and to be honest, the music and artwork are just sublime.

activist (2008-03-05)

Very clever move to release music like this. I will certainly pay for this if I like it. I hope I will! Normally I give my money to little indie labels and don't support already big names but this can be exception...

mammique (2008-03-05)

Take a look at this other professional Creative Commons initiative http://thenyouwin.yooook.org/ :-)

JezebelJay (2008-03-05)

Trent and NiN, it's hard to put into words how much I respect you for showing your support for the future of music distribution. Torrenting is no longer about getting shit for free, it's all about archiving the music that counts, and being a driving force in live music IMO.
I think you are brave and amazing, and I wish you the very best in what you are pioneering. May you rock our worlds forever.
Thank you.

deadlyassmite (2008-03-05)

Great to see more bands starting to catch on to this. Will definitely buy the album if i like the music! Thanks NIN for taking this big step in supporting online distribution!

LemmingLord (2008-03-05)

I only pray other bands take your lead on this one. From what i've read the front man from Disturbed has no problems with it either and I can only imagine his label is stopping him. Reznor I've always loved your work, but now you have my utmost respect for this bold move. In otherwords... thank you, thank you, thank you.

hahk32 (2008-03-05)

Wow, this is incredible, It shows you the real power of bittorent and what happens when it is used legally, there are 3000 seeds and 200 peers, not one person is afraid of getting caught seeding because this is legal.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

war59312 (2008-03-05)

Yes this is real!
I quote:
?last night our website had to go down for maintenance for a little while due to the incredible amount of traffic and downloads, and we linked directly to our Pirate Bay torrent as a way for people to get the music while we were offline.? Rob Sheridan, Art Director for NIN told TorrentFreak, adding ?I noticed our official torrent of Ghosts I was in the top 10 of all torrents on The Pirate Bay last night.?
Source:

lodger111 (2008-03-05)

Great initiative, kudos to you guys for doing it. Hopefully it'll be the way of the future.

Verwandlung- (2008-03-05)

Ghosts I - Contains the first nine tracks, is available for free online from either NIN's site or officially from various torrent trackers, including The Pirate Bay.[4] Contains a 40 page PDF booklet.
Digital Release - The entire album in DRM-free formats, including high bitrate MP3, Flac Lossless and Apple Lossless, can be downloaded for US$5. Contains the 40 page PDF booklet as well as a digital package of wallpapers, website banners and icons.
Two-Disc Release - Contains two CDs and a sixteen-page booklet for US$10. Set to ship on 8 April, 2008. Includes a web key for an immediate download of the album (see Digital Release above.)
Deluxe Edition - A deluxe edition includes 2 discs, 1 data DVD containing multitrack files for use with audio editing software, a 48-page hardback book with photographs, and a Blu-ray Disc with Ghosts I-IV in high-definition 96 kHz 24-bit stereo and accompanying slideshow for US$75. Set to ship on 1 May, 2008. Pre-orders available at ghosts.nin.com and ainr.com. Also includes a web key for an immediate download of the album (see Digital Release above.)
Ultra-Deluxe Limited Edition - Includes all features in the deluxe release (including the free download) as well as 4LP vinyl, and two exclusive limited edition Giclée prints for US$300. Limited to 2,500 pieces, numbered and signed by Trent Reznor. This edition sold out of pre-orders within hours of its release.[3][5]
Ghosts I-IV will be released physically via RED Distribution on 8 April, in both 2CD and 4LP formats.[3][2][1]
The album is licensed under a Creative Commons[5] Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license.[6] Reznor states that an "exciting partnership and experience regarding this release" will be announced soon. Reznor has also stated that "more volumes of Ghosts are likely to appear in the future."[7]

Verwandlung- (2008-03-05)

http://www.ainr.com/

five0ne (2008-03-05)

Thanks for being artists, and not corporate enslaved dicks. Fan for life for this move.

SUPERTED420 (2008-03-06)

awesome nin is my favorite band

Kreuger33 (2008-03-06)

I'm not a fan but I have to commend the band on this and I'm grabbing it for a friend. So thanks to the band from my friend.

activist (2008-03-06)

As I hoped it wasn't bad at all! Excellent soundscapes. Now you will get my support: $5 and constant seed on two trackers.

TroyhasFallen (2008-03-06)

All I can really say, Trent, is that you really have done an amazing job on this record and that im sure all of are eagerly awaiting the next masterpeice.

thegreatstupid (2008-03-06)

NIN & Company -- you are a bunch of smart fuckin bastards. Keep teaching those corporate fucks a lesson and keep making the unique music we love so much!
/\/|\/\ Rocks

residentweasel (2008-03-06)

Thanks for the up!!!
Even though I'm not a fan of NIN, this is good promotion. I hope that the future of music will see that bt is not so bad, and how much good it can bring to the artists. I'll seed this for quite awhile.

drunkwally (2008-03-06)

Thanks NiN,
I don't really know your music, but I'll grab this one - I'll buy a copy if it grooves.
Really appreciate you guys supporting people who love music.

digikwondo (2008-03-06)

from -
? $300 - Ultra-Deluxe Limited Edition Package
We have SOLD OUT of the 2500 Limited Edition Packages.?
and who said you cant make money releasing music online. wounder how many that went and bought the other offers?
congratts to all of the members of nin for a great "release" =)

marinchak26 (2008-03-07)

Thanks Trent!!!

MACinized (2008-03-08)

tnx for the share NINOfficial.

Shalimar (2008-03-09)

While I'm not a NIN fan personally I think no one in theor right mind cannot applaud Trent and his efforts for himself and the fans instead of the record labels.
Hats off to NIN IMO :)

oneorb (2008-03-09)

Thank, I'll be sure to get some older stuff of yours now. Fuck the music industry!!!

and.there.were.five (2008-03-09)

you rock.

taklamakan (2008-03-09)

Thanks for the download Trent. I have now bought the full album. Great move man!

deathdr0ne (2008-03-09)

Damn man I got it straight from your site, and even bought it. Pretty damn good but I do miss the vocals. Maybe we can expect some personal vocal additions from you to this in the future? Either way man this album is the shit, and it would be fucking great as a movie soundtrack or video game music. Nice move on the Creative Commons license too.

deathdr0ne (2008-03-09)

P.S. Don't take what happened with the Niggy Tardust album to heart. I got it free listened, and while you did provide the music and what not it wasn't my cup of tea. I was going to donate at the time but didn't have the cash on my credit card, and yes I would have paid for something even though I didn't like it because of the effort and the time and money went into it. Not to mention the free giveaway. (it wasn't you it was Saul and rap/hip hop that turned me away).

crazyrooster (2008-03-10)

Absolutely amazing. The fourth track off this release is mind-boggling. I will definitely pick this up in stores. I would have bought that Ultra-Hyper-Deluxe version (I drooled when I saw it), but I've got no dough. Soon, though...

exphog (2008-03-10)

Thank you NIN! Still have been my favorite band since I was a kid.

martucci (2008-03-11)

uh ah great!!

 Emma2be2 (2008-03-13)

Thank´s 4 this skit good work NINOfficial

burftoo (2008-03-13)

On the off chance trent is actually reading this. I heard you were working with Zak De La Rocha on an album a long time ago. If true; what's up with that? burftoo@bellsouth.net

Callistox87 (2008-03-14)

Very unexpected. Well done, NIN, I will spread the word.
I will make this great act of defiance to the old ways of the music industry known to the entire World of Warcraft community, thats... thousands of people at least!

 zerothdegree (2008-03-15)

why would you download this!!!?
there are 36 tracks on the album
this is only the first 9.....
not to mention you can get it on the website
http://www.nin.com

ipv6freely (2008-03-16)

@zerothdegree: err noob... you cant download all 36 tracks for free on nin.com

violat0r (2008-03-16)

Trent i fucking love you man!:) I would like to see you in Gothenburg soon!:)

bepprman (2008-03-18)

Thanks NIN!

moscatel (2008-03-24)

Awesome!

Kutar (2008-03-24)

This is f*cking amazing!

callmecandy (2008-03-25)

Thank you so much!
It's great that you embrace the new technology instead of working against it. Hopefully this will get more people to listen to your music!
Thanks again!

wilson1375 (2008-03-29)

Thnx for supporting the scene. Oh, and for the milion hours you've spent writing music. Im going to have sex to Closer tonight. Hope thats ok :) You've definently earned another $5 from me. Cheers!

SYNKat666 (2008-03-30)

I have never been so happy to spend $5 in my life! Thank you for continuing the revolution! I appreciate all the efforts you are making for me and you millions of other fans!

kira985 (2008-04-01)

I LOVE THIS DOWNLOAD IT'S QUICK & IT'S NIN 1ST PURE INSTURMENTAL ALBUM. KEEP IT UP GUYS EVEN THOUGH THEY LOST A BASS PLAYER (twiggy ramirez) 2 Marilyn Manson. Check Out This Link 2 A Discography 4 Marilyn

rambo1975 (2008-04-04)

This cd sucks big time, nothing like before. I downloaded it in 40 sec and erased right away. Pretty hate machine thats the real N.I.N

Killphuqdie (2008-04-04)

I truly respect what is being done here, soon as I'm in a position to start buying albums again this is top of the list,

grommin (2008-04-12)

The best album in a long time. Ive never listened to something so new and mindopening. Every track is like a diamond and the visual work is brilliant.
thanks to Trent for doing this. hope to see more ghosts in the future.

CATS3Y3 (2008-04-14)

thanks so much this album rocks!

rock_n_roll_lifestyle (2008-04-23)

Too many bands (ahem...Metallica) don't realize that this is possibly the best forum for artists to have their complete works observed by those that might not be willing to purchase an entire album. Those studio bands that have maybe one or two semi-decent tracks on their albums, it probably behooves them to fight against downloading sites; their music can't stand on it's own and they rely on one-hit wonders to make their flash in the pan popularity a profitable one. However, real artists have nothing to fear from sites like this one that allow full fledged fans and new listeners alike to hear all of their art, not just their radio hits. I have purchased albums, videos, and more from Nine Inch Nails, and the torrent release of this album, as well as the three more to follow, only further ensure that I will continue to do so. Kudos, and keep up the brilliant work.

nagual418 (2008-04-25)

Right on Trent! My boy told me you were doing this. I write and record myself and have never asked for one penny from anyone (I doubt anyone would pay anyway lol). I have bought a lot of your music, and I'm glad to see you giving a little back to your fans. Big RESPECT!!!

bobbobbins666 (2008-05-12)

Can't say i liked it much, to say the least!

psyborgue (2008-05-16)

Good music. Will pay at least 5 dollars for the full download. This is the future of music sales. Bravo, Trant, for not being a fucking retard like the record labels. It's innovators, and those who think outside the box that pave the way into the future.

percy15 (2008-05-21)

qwertylicious (2008-05-28)

One of the best albums I have listened to in ages. "4 Ghosts I" is fan-bloody-tastic.

superbluff5 (2008-07-04)

Congratulations!!! You have just won the internet for being epically awesome! Great album, great band im definitely buying it for sure. Its great to actually possess the music.

finallynin (2008-07-20)

If anyone has the "Seed 1" Release called "Collected" (you know what I mean)
PLEASE SEED AGAIN ... this one is almost unfindable on the net and the one seeding here at PB is stucking and not started since several days! I really want that one
THANKS

eugene.k (2008-08-27)

NIN, you kick ass! I buy music legally very rarely, but in this case, i'll do it.

faceleg (2008-09-06)

This is a smart move, thanks.
I will be purchasing the set.

paranj (2008-09-16)

The album rox !

ArcImpulse (2009-02-07)

This is the best album NIN has ever made. Trent has been ruining his music since the beginning with vocals, and now with no vocals, the music is pure industrial perfection.

skarai (2009-02-16)

Gotta say this is very cool of them :)

folicacid (2009-05-02)

awesome. Downloading now. But what occured to me, is $5 - that's a reasonable price to pay, record companies want 2 or 3x that amount, which is out of line.
Thanks guys for being so not gay!