Nine Inch Nails' new doc is a hazy trip to the mid 90's

So, NIN just put out a free to view documentary about their "Self Destruct" tour that took place between 1994-1996.  The footage is raw and so is the editing.  I wouldn't expect anything else from NIN and I enjoyed it's lack of gloss.  Music like this needs to be seen in it's most raw form.  The concert footage is like putting your mind and eyes through a musical blender.

The music that Reznor and the band created in the mid 90's was much more personal.  Nothing like listening to any of the songs from Pretty Hate Machine after a breakup.  Listening to Reznor sing them live on stage is just as personal and emotional even in front of thousands of screaming fans. 

I really dig how Trent Reznor has a way of communicating with his fans.  The great app he helped create and his website.  All just fantastic.  I've been on board since day one.  While most musicians of his status are trying to make more money and squeeze as much as they can out of their fans, Reznor just gives and gives for the art.  Awesome.  I salute that spirit.  And what a talented human being.

If you like NIN like I do, this is worth your 74 minutes of time.  And hell, it's free.  Also, there are some fun cameos with musicians like Lou Reed and David Bowie sprinkled through out.   David Bowie sings "Hurt" at 55:30 into the doc. If anything, fast forward to that bit. 

Just a last thought on NIN's muisc.  Everyone gives all the credit to Nirvana for breaking the monotony of hair metal back in early 90's but seem to forget NIN.   Reznor put out Pretty Hate Machine in 1989.  There was definitely something brewing in the air because that's the same time Nirvana put out Bleach. Just want to give some credit to NIN for being part of the new rock revolution back in the late 80's.  Here's my favorite track from Pretty Hate Machine that someone found a live video version from Woodstock 1994.