last night was amazing. there were so many points during the night where i found myself in a spot where i couldn't even sing along because i just wanted to hear NIN do what they do. during those moments i noticed i had the most ridiculous grin on my face. there were times where i couldnt help but sing. i'd never seen trent that emotional while playing Hurt and it really hit home and the tears started rolling for me as well. the combination of singing, seeing trent and hearing everyone else just set it off. fantastic night.

thank you robin, elan, justin, trent. a fantastic weekend, an even better twenty years. cheers to what comes next!

Waking up this morning and realizing I will never see a live show that great again was a bit sad, but in the end I had the best weekend of my life.

The guys really put everything they had in to the show.

Also, Robin and Justin - THANKS! It was really awesome that you two came out to take pictures, sign autographs, and chat with the fans waiting outside the Aragon after the show. Talking to you guys was surreal and I will NEVER forget that moment.

Fuck I am in pain today...Had a great time last night, I will have to say the best NIN show in a loooooong time (going back to 95). I can't decide if its my #1 or #2. Thanks Trent for not canceling, my friend from New York would have been pissed he came all this way. That was the nicest mosh pit I've ever had the privilege of getting shoved around in I must say.

Currently sorting pics and vids too.



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Awesome! Thanks for a great 20 years! I just want to say to the chic in the back that kept screaming at the top of her lungs... Ok great, but your scream pierced and hurt everyone's ears and after being asked to stop you still did it.... YOU ARE A DUMB CUNT! Everyone else was great!! Loved the big dude that was gonna pass out by us...Hope you made it home buddy!! LOL Thanks for a great night...

trent_reznor posted:

Nice to see you enjoyed the show - I did too.
I'll tell you a secret - we almost canceled because I woke up sick and unable to talk complete with chills, etc. I spent all day sleeping trying to shake it but still felt terrible walking to the stage... then something happened and by the end I felt great. Weird.

definitely couldn't tell. this was my third show this summer and definitely the best, thank you.

Suffering from NIN post-show withdrawal

Last night will stay with me forever. I gave it my all and I'm deeply saddened that I won't get to experience anything like this for a long time..please come back soon Trent! You truly are an immense inspiration to so many and you put on shows that are absolutely unforgettable.

The energy levels during Mr. Self Destruct, Ruiner, and Wish were incredible. Thanks to the people who helped me when the crowd started to get rough.

Trent, JMJ, Robin, and Ilan; thank you so much for letting us have one last experience with you guys. I can't wait to see what's next for all of you.

Thanks for everything Trent.



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Thanks to Trent for sticking it out and kicking ass for us all. I am sorry that he felt bad- I am a nurse and would have gladly provided any services he desired.

It was a great show, NIN was on top of their game, and I always enjoy PM.

I think that maybe I'm too old to get Mew, though. They seem like a group that unicorns would dance over rainbows with. Give me the punch-in-the-face anyday.

Love you TR.

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Just got back to Cincinnati and WOW last night was the best show I have ever seen. I spent most of the night up front getting my ass kicked I am too old for that. I have been going to NIN shows since the first time I saw them at Woodstock 94. There is only one other show that even comes close to what I saw last night and that would be the show at the Congress, Chicago in 2005. The crowd for both shows was awesome and you can tell the Trent and the rest of the band just feeds off that energy. Thank you Trent for another great show I am glad to hear you are feeling better, but most of all thank you Chicago for the being the best crowd to get your ass kicked in.



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trent_reznor posted:

Nice to see you enjoyed the show - I did too.
I'll tell you a secret - we almost canceled because I woke up sick and unable to talk complete with chills, etc. I spent all day sleeping trying to shake it but still felt terrible walking to the stage... then something happened and by the end I felt great. Weird.

Glad you pulled through; that show hit the spot. Thank you.

To all of you cool cats that were in the TM pre-sale line (you know who you are ): Thanks to yous I had a FUCKING blast waiting for the show despite all of the trials and tribulations: roughing it in the parking lot and alley--the rain, the wind, the RATS (oh geez, the RATS), laryngitis. I wouldn't have done it any differently ... well, maybe just a few things ... but anyway. Oh, and thanks for helping me come up with all the great menu ideas.

I had a great spot on the floor, thanks to Stef and Jake (a little to the left of TR behind two of the most patient people I've ever come across; things got rough, and I tried to keep my elbows off of their backs as much as possible), I managed to get some great pics, and of course I enjoyed EVERY minute of this show especially Echoplex (I lost my voice the night before--from yelling so loud at the first show--but I mustered up enough strength to "squeak" along with the song, and cheer as loud as I possibly could).

This has been mentioned earlier: this weekend was EPIC!!!





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Even though I've only had the privilege of seeing NIN live twice in my life (First at the Chicago show this last May, then last night), I have to say last night was the fucking BEST show I have EVER been to! I would never have guessed Trent was not feeling well, with all the energy he had on that stage. Belting out those lyrics and knocking shit over, it was amazing.

I managed to arrive at the venue as early as planned yesterday, and was kind of surprised at how short the presale line was. I had expected more people at that point. Parking was mildly annoying, as when I called Friday I was told by someone at the Aragon that they had 3 parking lots, two of which opened in the morning. Well, I only saw two, and up until tickets were passed out only one looked like it was open. Waiting in line for 9 hours was very enjoyable, thanks to some of the awesome people waiting nearby. Met some great fans in line, and everyone seemed to be really chatty and social during the day. Handing the tickets out ahead of time was an awesome idea, way easier for everyone, it seemed, than the method used at the show last May.

Thanks to some eager (and somewhat pushy) ladies behind me I managed to get through the line and into the venue faster than I expected, and after making fun of my friend that it was up to him to get rail for us I was amused that I was the one saving him a spot on rail. Just off to JMJ's right ended up being an awesome spot, and there were speakers hanging right in front of us. I thought they were going to blow my eardrums out during Mew, but it would have been more than worth it.

NIN was absolutely amazing last night. I was feeling a little selfish early in the set and wasn't really enjoying the near-repeat set from the last show I saw, but then I started noticing the little changes to every song that made last night so much better than 5/29. There was way more energy on the stage, the way Trent sang some of the lyrics were different. I can't figure out who was doing it, but I also noticed this high-pitched guitar(?) line in the background on Metal, which just kicked ass. Every moment of that show was awesome, especially JMJ on the upright bass.

After hearing so many negative comments from the last few shows I wasn't too thrilled when I heard Peter Murphy was going to be there last night, but I have changed my opinion now. Even with the one screw-up I heard in Reptile (I recorded the song and have watched it 2 or 3 times already today), it was amazing just to finally hear that song live. It is by far one of my fav NIN songs, and my definite fav off TDS. PM was entertaining as hell, and I would love to see him and Trent perform together again.

I can't say enough about how much I loved last night's show. I've never felt so connected to so many people at a concert before, and I will really miss that feeling at future concerts. Though one of the highlights last night had to be stopping at the Des Plains oasis on the way home and my friend being asked if he went to the Lil Wayne concert too. LOL. Though I did run into a couple girls in the bathroom there who I think had been at the show too (If you're on the forums, Hi!! I was wearing the black tour T and green pants, LOL). Now I guess it's time to start going through all my pictures and videos (all 522 of them) so I can get them posted for others to see.

To Trent, Ilan, Robin, and Justin, thank you guys for everything you've done this year. This tour has been amazing, and I love the energy you've all had on stage. Even though I look forward to future work from you all, I will miss seeing/hearing you all play together.

I feel all used and beaten up, but in the most amazing way possible. Thank you Trent and company for giving me the best show of my life. The entire show was perfect, from the set list and the crowd to the band. And Trent's performance during hurt was one of the most emotional ones I have ever seen. I don't know if you were crying or not during it, but I was. Thank you.

After the Shows and the bars Friday night, I walked to my car which was parked about a mile and a half a way. Changed clothes, grabbed my Saturday printout and headed back to the line. got back about 2AM and there were 3 people sleeping in chairs. I sat for a while then went back to the bar for one more. 2:30AM I go sit down in a couple chairs and try to relax, but the city just wasnt havin it. Waited till about 4AM and was absolutely freesing so I started back to my car to grab a jacket, got about 1/3 of the way there and decided I would get food instead cause my legs werent up for the rest of the walk there and back. Got back to the lot as 4AM and, without a blanket, pillow, or anything, went to sleep on the pavement. I woke up an hour later to one of the many rats that came out at night, sitting about to feet from my face munching on some bread, when I moved he ran and literally hurdeled me... that was enough of that so I got back into a chair and talked with one of the other 3 who had spent the night.
As the rest of the group that had been out there the morning before started to filter in the day got better. Scott and Monique were nice enough to bring out their sleeping bags from their car so I could at least lay down and rest for a while in line, even though sleep was still not working for me and Lex kindly provided us with a beer again.
This time when we got in, Scott had decided he would be the designated merch guy for our group in the line, so while he grabbed us all our mshirts/posters, me, Moniqu and Steph headed for the rail. We got about 3rd row I believe. Things were a lot tighter to begin with than they were Friday. Stood thru Mew again and I think they hurt my head even worse this time.
Nails again put on a great show! Was hoping they would switch the setlist up a little more but I was still happy. Was much more impressed with Peter Murphy this time around, Reptile and Final Solution were great. Was cool that rent told us he wasnt done making music and how much he loved Chicago. Again wished people would shut the hell up during Hurt and just let Trent sing, during most other songs I am all for going nuts, singing along, yelling, etc but there are a few when people just need to sand there quietly and watch the man do his magic.
Afterwards I got a drumstick! Was really happy with that after I got hit in the head with one Friday and didnt get it, was also stoked that Illan had used it well, was all beat to hell and not just an extra. Then it was off to the bars with the line crew again.
Overall the weekend was great! The line, the people, the comfy pavement nap with the rats, getting the drumstick, and both NIN shows were awesome. As Trent said though, it was kinda bittersweet, not knowing if I'll ever get to do it again. Hopefully he will get that itch a few years down the road and treat us all to another weekend.
Thanks again to the Mooseknuckle line crew, NIN, and Trent!

Trent, the past two nights were the highlight of my NIN concert career. These were my 9th and 10th shows. Been a fan since 1990. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! Peter Murphy, a legend. Amazing.

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