The Fragile

Nine Inch Nails' album The Fragile is a masterpiece of alternative rock that consisted of three discs with 27 tracks. This album marked a change in NINE INCH NAILS' sound, shifting from the more aggressive style of previous releases to a darker, more experimental approach. With a running time of nearly two hours, the album features a wide array of sounds and atmospheres, from heavy guitar-driven rock to atmospheric synthesizer work. The Fragile was a commercial success, reaching number one on the billboard 200 chart and certified platinum in the US. Curiosities about the album include: the instrumentation included a variety of unusual instruments, such as a theremin and a chinese lute.