#nineinchnails #prettyhatemachine is 28 years old, released October 20, 1989. Contrary to the myths surrounding the album, #trentreznor was not a novice when he selfproduced a demo at a #Cleveland recording studio while working there as a janitor and handyman, having been in several local bands up to that point and appearing in the #joanjett #michaeljfox film #lightofday. The demo got him a record deal and production help from the likes of #flood and #adriansherwood, who were well versed in #electronic #music, having worked with #depechemode #popwilleatitself and #skinnypuppy. He did play everything himself however and composed most of it on an #apple #macintoshplus. The record was a slow burner, gaining momentum through relentless touring with #petermurphy and #jesusandmarychain, positive word of mouth and his touring band's growing reputation as a ferocious live act. It proved popular with the alternative crowd, deftly walking the line between #synthpop and #industrial music. Many of its songs remain staples of Reznor's live show to this day. #80s #90s #headlikeahole #downinit #terriblelie #somethingicanneverhave #sanctified #sin #ringfinger
