mrsomewhatdamaged posted:
I think that Trent will yet again create something amazing NIN-wise. You've got to remember that With_Teeth was the first album he made after cleaning up and he was really worried that he was not going to be able to write music, so I don't think it was his finest work. Year Zero was something different and was done whilst NIN were touring and was mainly done on computers and stuff etc. Ghosts was just a bit of a fun experiment done in 10 weeks and then The Slip was all written recorded and produced in 3 weeks! I think that now NIN are no longer touring, and Trent has time to focus without any rush or distractions (though he is working on HTDA) the next NIN release could be immense.
Its amazing really, because I think Year Zero is up there with the downward spiral, two very different but masterpiece albums. While With Teeth is admittedly weaker, its still brilliant by comparison to other bands, I thought the Slip lacked a bit too and it caused several people I know to loose faith in NIN (bit hasty, I know!) but I understand the idea and that it was a quick fire album! different from the rest.
With a good solid chunk of time I think a new NIN album as you say could be another 10/10 masterpiece, Year Zero was not far off mind.
I still believe the images on NIN.com were for a NIN project, but no one really knows. (other than those involved)