On this day, October 20, 1989, Nine Inch Nails released their debut album Pretty Hate Machine. The album, which peaked at #75 on the Billboard charts, introduced the world to Trent Reznor’s industrial rock sound and helped shape the genre for years to come. With tracks like “Head Like a Hole” and “Terrible Lie,” Pretty Hate Machine became a cult favorite and established Nine Inch Nails as a defining force in alternative and industrial music.
Do you remember when Pretty Hate Machine first dropped, or did you discover Nine Inch Nails later in their career?
Do you remember when Pretty Hate Machine first dropped, or did you discover Nine Inch Nails later in their career?