Still. Nine Inch Nails. Wow.

I was finally able to get a hold of this album on iTunes; A definitive collection of NIN's hits, set to an acoustical pace. The outcome is an album that strums the deepest emotions and leaves you feeling weak in your knees as your hands quiver in helplessness. Tastefully composed, the songs pick up pace as the album drudges along and unfolds a softer side to an otherwise behemoth of an artist infamous for its aggressive themes and formidable presence in the music industry. Trent's piano laments, bemoans and promises to never let us fall apart. The highlight of this opus are tracks like 'The Fragile' and 'The Day the World Went Away'. But I feel that all tracks have their own charm and leave a lasting impression. You definitely need to have this album on loop.

Still is a piece of work that will be appreciated by the casual listener or a devoted NIN fan. When the album was released a few years ago, a small share of copies were available and within a few days it was all gone. When NIN opened their merchandising section in 2004, Still also available through this site. I finally downloaded a digital copy this morning. And boy, am I glad! Thank you Trent for such amazing music and reflecting each and every emotion of so many millions of fans, just like we imagined...