Spuffy78 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 2.16.09: A note from Trent and a wave goodbyeTowards the beginning of my career in Nine Inch Nails, our biggest break came in the form of an invitation to perform a series of shows with Jane's Addiction. These performances essentially created and defined the term "alternative" rock in the US, created an ongoing festival franchise that is still thriving (Lollapalooza), set the stage for Nirvana to shift popular taste a few months later, and were really fucking FUN to play and attend - truly the best times I've had. The shows were epic. So epic, they propelled NIN to the "next level" (whatever that means), but caused Jane's to implode. The band broke up at the end of that tour.Fast forward to the present. Corporate rock STILL sucks. A friend tells me they saw the original Jane's lineup play a tiny show in LA that was unbelievable. I break out my Jane's records and am amazed by how vital they sound. These guys were the real deal and in this current climate mostly dominated by poseurs and pussies it was refreshing to hear something that sounded dangerous, volatile, beautiful and SINCERE.Emails were sent, phone calls were made, dinner was arranged, ideas were discussed and the next thing I know we're in the studio experimenting. We laugh, we get to know each other, we cry, we yell, we almost quit, we record LOTS of guitar solos, we discuss, we actually begin to all communicate, we yell some more, we become FRIENDS, we laugh again and we do some great things. I get to see first hand why they broke up all those years ago but I also get the chance to see four distinct personalities that become an INCREDIBLE band when they're in the same room.In NIN world, 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of our first releases. I've been thinking for some time now it's time to make NIN disappear for a while. Last year's "Lights in the Sky" tour was something I'm quite proud of and seems like the culmination of what I could pull off in terms of an elaborate production. It was also quite difficult to pull off technically and physically night after night and left us all a bit dazed. After some thought, we decided to book a last run of shows across the globe this year. The approach to these shows is quite different from last year - much more raw, spontaneous and less scripted. Fun for us and a different way for you to see us and wave goodbye. I reached out to Jane's to see if they'd want to join us across the US and we all felt it could be a great thing. Will it work? Will it resonate in the marketplace? Who knows. Is there big record label marketing dollars to convince you to attend? Nope.Does it feel right to us and does it seem like it will be fun for us and you? Yes it does.Look for tour dates soon and I hope to see you out there.TrentLink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacks on deck Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 for the better. the downward spiral was the last decent album they've released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ88 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 for the better. the downward spiral was the last decent album they've released.if you say so buddyanyways, this totally sucks, yet it's understandable. He's released 4 studio albums, 1 remix album, and 1 DVD in the past 4 years....thats a hell of alot. I really hope this isnt the end foreveri saw them last summer, and if they're in my area again, i'll be going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLegend Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 for the better. the downward spiral was the last decent album they've released.Totally... So how is "Life On Uranus"?I hope it isn't the end, I love Trent's music.... A few more albums even instrumental wouldn't go a miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. orangestone Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Wait so Janes might be touring with NIN? That'd be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccoTides Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Tour sounds awesome.And while Trent's productive spree over the last few years has been most excellent, it may be good for NIN to rest for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
there is no dana only zool Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Wait so Janes might be touring with NIN? That'd be awesome.yeah i didn't understand what he was expressing exactly, either. like, was he saying they (NIN) were going to do one more tour for awhile, and it would be with jane's addiction? the one thing i did understand correctly, that most people seem to have not, was that he's just putting nin on hiatus for a while. not a "forever" kind of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevelle Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Fuck, now I need to save to see Pearl Jam AND NIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuffy78 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 I think he mean's he gona tour one last time and pack things in with NiN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tat2d1 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I will definately have to see one of those shows. Hopefully it hits St.Louis or Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogstar90_G'N'R Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Seeing NIN on saty, this makes it just much more special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 NIN was definitely better when he was a procrastinating addict who played Quake all the time. Bring on the hiatus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl_on_drums Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Better come to Ireland.Also, are Janes addiction good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCG Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Fuck, now I need to save to see Pearl Jam AND NIN.Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tater Totts Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 NIN was definitely better when he was a procrastinating addict who played Quake all the time. Bring on the hiatus!Now we just need to wait for the relapse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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