Nine Inch Nails - Sympathy For The Evil

Review by Kenji Soejima

Sympathy For The Evil, the ninth studio album by Nine Inch Nails, is a dark and brooding masterpiece that showcases the band's signature industrial sound. The album was released in 2021 and features 11 tracks, each of which explores themes of angst, despair, and nihilism.

From the opening track "The Shadow of Your Love" to the haunting "The Devil's Playground," Sympathy For The Evil takes the listener on a journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche. Trent Reznor's vocals are as powerful and intense as ever, and the album's production is top-notch, with layers of distorted guitars, pounding drums, and eerie synths.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Blackest Hour," which features a haunting piano melody and a brooding atmosphere that perfectly captures the feeling of being lost in the depths of despair. Another standout track is "The End of the World," which features a hypnotic beat and lyrics that speak to the apocalyptic fears that many of us feel in these uncertain times.

Summary by Kenji Soejima

Sympathy For The Evil is an impressive addition to Nine Inch Nails' already impressive catalog. It's a dark and challenging album that rewards repeated listens and showcases the band's evolution as musicians and artists. Fans of industrial music and fans of Nine Inch Nails in particular will find a lot to love on this album.