Nine Inch Nails' ninth studio album, Bad Witch, marks the culmination of a trilogy that began with Not the Actual Events in 2016 and continued with Add Violence in 2017. Released on 22 June 2018 via The Null Corporation and Capitol Records, this six-track album is a masterful blend of experimental rock and industrial rock, showcasing the band's signature sound.
Produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Bad Witch is a testament to Nine Inch Nails' ability to push boundaries and defy musical predictability. The album's 30-minute duration is packed with intense, sonic explorations, from the haunting 'Shit Mirror' to the atmospheric 'Over and Out'. With its unique fusion of industrial, electronic, and alternative metal elements, Bad Witch is an unapologetic and uncompromising work of art.
Featuring Reznor's distinctive vocals and saxophone, alongside Ross's innovative production, the album is a cohesive and unsettling listening experience. The tracklist, which includes 'Ahead of Ourselves', 'Play the Goddamned Part', 'God Break Down the Door', and 'I'm Not from This World', showcases the band's ability to craft songs that are both challenging and mesmerising.
With Bad Witch, Nine Inch Nails have created an album that is both a culmination of their previous work and a bold step forward into uncharted territory. This album is a must-listen for fans of the band and anyone drawn to the darker, more experimental corners of rock music.
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