NIN 2.0

Last night we saw Nine Inch Nails play in London, probably for the last time. It was quite an emotional experience (and an awesome gig). We’ve seen NIN five times since 1994; it’s become a bit of a tradition. But I’m not sad. I’m excited to see what Trent Reznor does next.

Nine Inch Nails has been the most persistent musical and creative inspiration to me for 20 years. I’ve grown up with it, and watched TR grow up with it too. Understandably, younger fans are not sure how to take the new, less secretive Trent and his decision to put NIN The Rock Band on hiatus. For me, the unveiling of Trent as a Real Person has been hugely enriching to the NIN fan experience. It’s probably because I’m 35 and much more interested in Trent the Grown Up and his artistic energy, than wanting a voice for my twenty-something growing pains and relationship strifes.

So, Trent, thanks for some of the most memorable nights of my life, and good luck with the next creative endeavors, whether it’s on the web, on the TV, or maybe even having children!