Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile (Documentary) 

you don't just listen to nine inch nails, you experience nine inch nails

Best concert I ever saw of them, which is many! I'm an older fan (57) and started following him in '92 when I was 27. He is my age actually. He's three months younger than I. I give him kudos for kicking heroin, which killed my 20 yr old daughter in 2011. He kicked it and came back strong. He really is a genius. Love always!♥️

When The Fragile first came out, I didn't initially care for it much. I was an angry teenager and I had been hoping for an album as hard and angry as The downward Spiral I remember watching the MTV awards played at the beginning of this, live on TV, and being pretty underwhelmed. I bought the CDs - as one did in those days - and they got the occasional listen. Then one day in September 2000, I was on a ferry, headed home after a 3 day party. I was just starting to come down from an acid trip; I decided to pop the left CD into my trusty Discman for the ride. I was sitting on the ship's upper deck, the sun was setting, several seagulls were flying alongside the boat, and all I could smell was the sea, and I was like "holy shit. HOLY SHIT! This is really good, I get it now." The Fragile is a mood.

I loved the Fragility tour. Who could’ve believed that he’d make peace, have 5 kids with his wife, and win an Oscar for scoring a Disney film!

Best concert I ever saw. A Perfect Circle opened. Doesn't get any better than that. NIN and A Perfect Circle

NIN, unlike any other band I love, invokes some of my fondest and darkest memories simultaneously. I don't even think I was sophisticated enough to properly appreciate it when it came to me. Now that this music has been with me for three decades, and after becoming a musician; I've really grown to appreciate both the subtle intricacies, and sheer bombast that make this one of history's best musical discographies. Fan since 1990, 41 years old, still return to it over and over. Sometimes it lies dormant for years, but it always returns. Couldn't be more grateful.

The best NIN record hands down. 'We're in this together' was the first song I ever listened back in 99, I was 15 and got totally hooked at first listen. Been a fan since and Trent is one of the greatest musicians to ever walk this Earth, prove me wrong.

The Fragile is easily the most well produced album i have ever listened to, even with the production exception, its extremely well written and it builds up perfectly, Surely one of the best albums of the 90s

To me, "The Great Below" is the greatest song of the album. There are so many of my memories associated with this one.

The craziest thing is perfect drug is so damn good. I’m glad they started playing it. It’s so good.

This guy is a true artist.

...and he ends the show with 'The great below'...goddamn!!! The dark and haunting mood this song have, just fits perfectly to end the first half of the record, and it fits perfecyt to end a mindblowing live gig! Trent really is like some kind of wizards when it comes to placements of sound and deeper understanding of how music effeckts the human mind !The Fragile NEVER gets old,doesen't matter how often you hear it! And because of THAT,I say he is the greatest living artist our time!!!

The FRAGILE IS one of the BEST ALBUMS EVER PRODUCED!!! PERIOD!

Staring at the sea Will she come? Is there hope for me After all is said and done Anything at any price All of this for you All the spoils of a wasted life All of this for you All the world has closed her eyes Tired faith all worn and thin For all we could have done And all that could have been Ocean pulls me close And whispers in my ear The destiny I've chose All becoming clear The currents have their say The time is drawing near Washes me away Makes me disappear And I descend from grace In arms of undertow I will take my place In the great below I can still feel you Even so far away

Thank you so much for this. The Fragile is an absolute masterpiece; it has a very special place in my heart. Autumn of 1999 was a very dark time for me. At only 15 I lost the boy I loved. His death, the gut-wrenching despair…this album helped me get through it. The visceral pain in Trent’s voice and his music comforted me…almost like it was written just for me. I was the frail, so very fragile. It brought some joy in a completely bleak life and stopped me from ending it. I wish I was able to see NIN in concert live, but I couldn’t even leave my bed to go to school. Even my friends abandoned me but it wasn’t their fault; nobody could help me. Only the music helped. I’m forever grateful to Mr. Reznor, thank you for NIN, thank you for sharing your pain and opening your heart to heal others. The way out (of the great below) is through. NIN helped me get through.💔🖤❤️‍🩹❤

My favorite album and the best concert I've ever been to. Saw them in New Orleans with A Perfect Circle. The place was packed and the crowd went nuts. Incredible memories. This is some great footage.

I was born in 1981 so I grew up to this and lived as man to this. All the great albums. I feel sorry for people that don’t enjoy NIN.

Nin has always put a soundtrack to my darker thoughts. As a teenager the rage in those first tracks on PHM was like a conductor, grounding out my own fury with the way this world works. I owe a lot to this music, because there’s no telling where that energy would have gone otherwise. I have always made my own music, but to say it hasn’t been shaped by this work would be disingenuous.

Hearing this man talk about how he makes music and his thoughts around the entire process is just mind blowing. Was mind blowing to me as a 5 year old listening to pretty hate machine and it’s mind blowing to me now watching this video at 38.

Saw them for the first time a couple weeks ago for two nights. Absolutely amazing. Honestly the best shows we’ve ever been. I appreciate his work so much.

The Fragile is my favorite Nine Inch Nails album so this documentary is a dream come true. Thank you so much for all of your hard work compiling this material.

My favorite album! Still remember the feelings I had when I was listening it for the first time! Love NIN and Trent is just gorgeous!!

One of my favorite albums ever. The Cure and NIN is the only other band/artist who's entire catalogue that speaks to me on the deepest possible level - emotionally and psychologically. I was so happy to see and hear Trent Reznor speak so eloquently and personally about The Cure at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. He said of the Cure's music (paraphrasing) "it sounded like music written for me and about me". Trent's music feels like it was written for me and about me. He really is one of the musical geniuses of his generation. Every live performance is an emotional and energetic expression and experience. Every song and album is a delicate artwork.

Nine inch nails and particularly this album at the point where my life was at the time I escaped inside of myself and almost never came out and almost never came out. So many times I was close to destroying myself. This band and it's music opened my eyes to how the world really is, I used this music to fuel all my addictions but then as I pulled myself out of the spiral let's say no pun intended, I was able to take control of the demons and clean up myself and become a stronger person. They were a big influence to say the least.

The recordings from the board in the live segments are pristine.

This a treasure. Thank you. This speaks directly to my love for Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails. I am now - 47 years old and still appreciate their work.

Great doc, the Fragile is Reznor’s masterpiece. Worth the 5 year wait!!! Bought the album at midnight at a record store on my college campus. Caught 2 shows on the Fragility tour Houston and Dallas on back to back nights. Got a broken key from a key board Trent had smashed on stage!!!

literally the most underrated drummer of all time

25 years ago that double CD album really changed my life and gave me hope for my life. It was a sharing moment for me that Im not alone. Trent Reznor is really modern times Bach or Mozart.

The quality jump when you switched to the 'and all that could have been' footage was staggering. One of the best straight up concert films IMO. Has many of the definitive versions of NIN songs from this era and before.

Fra-gee-lay? That must be Italian!

We need a new The fragile. One of the most important albums ever created.

Trent Reznor. A consummate artist, musician and performer in every sense of the word. Wonderful documentary 👏

This is great! Behind the scenes NIN pre 9/11. My generation talks about the 1990s like my parents talk about the 1960s.

The Fragile is the best album from a man who has made a sh*tlode of amazing, cutting edge, surreal and masterfully produced albums.

Beautifully put together piece of work.

NIN, has always been one of my favorite musical project. Sometimes it hard for me to listen to emotionally, but I always come back to it. Musically it has been a huge influence.

its funny his comment about the perfect drug...I'm 13 in 1997...was struggling to find "my" music...one day watching MTV, that music video came on and i was floored. I just stopped in my tracks, i was in a trance while watching it. It changed me forever (musically). Its what got me into Nine Inch Nails...KMFDM...Razed In Black...Assemblage 23...VNV Nation...its kinda went in that progression

Caught their tour with soundgarden a few years back, one of the best live shows I've ever seen. Up there with seeing Gwar, primus, or any band of great musicians who also take a theatrical approach to their gigs

This was very well presented. Trent's been sober for well over 20yrs now, though, which is much longer than the previous era of NIN. His catalog since is nothing short of prolific, and better represents the full compass, to be fair. That said, 'The Fragile' remains my personal favourite, so again - thanks. :)

Thanks for the nostalgia, a reminder of how much I loved the fragile. Time to dive back in re image. A masterpiece is a masterpiece and I feel it. Never seen live

I was 18 when this album came out. (Born 1981) Got into NIN around 96. Their music didn't click for me right away. I didn't hate it, but I was more confused by it. My friend lent me his copy of Downward Spiral around '96 and I kept trying but it just wouldn't click. What I remember most was thinking (at the time) that the song structures weren't right. Long story short, one day I put on the Downward Spiral again. When it got to "Reptile" the music FINALLY clicked for me. When The Fragile came out, I was the only one out of the couple friends I had, that not only liked, but LOVED the album. I'm torn on which album I like more. The Downward Spiral or The Fragile. The truth is I love both equally but for different reasons. Lately been revisiting my high-school era bands I used to love. NIN, Manson, KMFDM, Theatre of Tragedy etc. Can't get back into Rammstein. Thankfully, I still have most of the cds I had when I was a teen in the mid/late 90s. (Class of 2000). As a side note, and for what it's worth, 21st century KMFDM isn't that good. They have some good songs/albums here and there but their peak was definitely in the 90's. Their name doesn't carry the same weight as it once did. The new album is....disappointing.

As a long time fan of Nine Inch Nails, I thoroughly enjoyed the editing and presentation of this documentary. Thank you for sharing.

I really think that the fans grow and mature and there is so much more depth and enjoyment I'm experiencing in the newer stuff. But as some have mentioned on this comment platform, getting older, you really do take in and appreciate the music on a different level. Going back to earlier NIN stuff, it feels different. I appreciate it more for that art it truly is.

One of the greatest tours known to man. APC opened and it was FN glorious. I’ll never, ever forget it 🤘🤘🤘

Don't think I've seen just like you imagined live until now holy shit

Saw this tripping on acid in Dallas wit APC. Insane show I will never forget. Thank you Trent for some of the best times of my life. Love you man! Glad you're still with us.

To date he is the most talented musician, songwriter, producer, after updating myself pretty damn good father as well!! Have seen NIN 5 times now and will continue every time I get the opportunity! Simply Amazing!

I've been a fan of what this man has been thru and has got across thru his music. There aren't many bands that can not only stand the tests of time but progress in a way that NIN have. Their music helped me grow as a man and individuall.

I wish I could have been part of this tour! My first concert was With Teeth. I listen to his music and it never gets old! Artest come and go but I will never stop listening to Nine Inch Nails. This may sound crazy but at times I feel some comfort listening to them. I met Trent on the with Teeth tour three times. Always so kind and gracious. Thank you Trent for sharing your talent and giving us real music!

Trent and the whole band really seem very comfortable on stage;❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

My absolute number one artist. I’ve followed them from the very beginning and seen them in concert many times. 2022 tour was amazing. Great footage.

89-present day absolute legend and still no slowing down, thank you TRENT for absolutely NOTHING.

This album changed my life.

The night that NIN played "The Fragile" at the MTV VMAs was a canon event for me.

I fellasleep to this albem for about 3 or 4 years strate in my 20s. So important to me. Nin music really saved me from the worst of myself. Will always be grateful.

Loved seeing the Closer footage, I wish Trent had been allowed to release it digitally. I still have the VHS cassettes in my basement. LOL

Damn that mtv performance was so dope. Love Robin and danny!

Just saw them the 1st night at Red Rocks...So so good still. Maybe even better than ever! This is a great doc. Well made!

Can't beat Just Like You Imagined. Best thing on the record by far.

Still a huge fan and love everything he does, but I especially love the Fragile period. It was so creative, deep, musically rich and extraordinary. And one of the greatest follow-ups of an impossible to top-album in music history. He didn't even try, he just made something else.

I saw him on The Fragility tour back in the day and a few years back on the Cold, Black and Infinite tour. To be honest, seeing him now is better than back then. He was in bad shape for that tour... the excess and popularity was taking its toll. Seeing him now is seeing a more fresh and clear minded talent.

Amazing work. Really like how you have put this together. Really love NIN and also other dark styles of music from acts like Gary Numan, Chelsea Wolfe, Massive Attack, Portishead, Allflaws

Saw them in SD with APC opening. Best concert of my life hands down. Anyone else remember how epic those damned screens were when they finally came down!? And holy sh*t the bass on the Great below. You didn't hear it you felt it. No words can describe the awesomeness of that performance.

It's wild how Trent hates on The Perfect Drug, when its easily one of his best songs imho.

My favorite NIN album. He most definitely has left his musical mark. I have seen & enjoyed them many times.

It;s interesting that he became so dismissive of The Perfect Drug, because that's long been my favourite NIN track. It just has SO MUCH energy, that drum solo is INSANE, and the ending is HAUNTING ...

17:40 a HUGE understatement. Listening to the album with your eyes closed is like watching a movie!

I have to crank 'we're in this together' EVERY time it comes on. The 🥁 and the 🎤... Same with 'the big come down' among others.

I saw Nine Inch Nails For the First Time at the age of 12 or 13 back in 94 or 95, having found my stepdads copies of pretty hate machine and broken. Of course I found the downward spiral amazing, and I think a lot of us fans figured we were going to lose Trent to heroin during that huge hiatus between touring for TDS and releasing the fragile, with that little ray of hope with the Lost Highway soundtrack somewhere in the middle. The popularity of TDS I think brought a lot of younger fans in and a lot of people in the fan base wanted the fragile to be TDS part 2. I was growing and maturing and my music tastes were less angst filled, I personally found the fragile to be the perfect album, for Trent, for the experience of seeing nin live and for where I was at the time, and it was a beautiful two packed discs of new music. This is a musical masterpiece of the highest order, with those perfect Trent Reznor signatures of chaotic dissonance melded with melodic perfection, and I love most all of his lyrics in a way but I believe this was his lyrical magnum opus

I remember watching that MTV performance when it was aired. Never thought I would see it again really.

Thanks we may not see an album like this again

Probably my favorite record of all time.

Beyond killer CD of 1999 takes me back hand's down! So many memories 💯🎹🎹🎹🤘🤘🤘🤘 my ultimate favorite CD!! So glad I got to see This tour 🤘🤘🤘🎹🎹🎹🎹

Saw this tour in Vancouver, one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen and a perfect circle opened up for them 🤘🏻🖤🤘🏻

The first album I ever bought with my own money was The Fragile. I was a year underage. Had to be 17 to buy it. I talked music store cashier dude into selling it to me. I listened to it for fucking months, just rotating Left and Right

My favorite album ever. Unofficial as this may be, it was cut really well, and it was cool to get some of his perspective from that time woven with the live material.

I've been on a binge of trent & nin documentaries

Great job on this. Loved hearing the interviews, hadn't heard all of these. Thanks!

What an amazing documentary! Thank you so much for this.

Also, awesome doc!! Excellent!♥️

One of my true soulmates 🖤🖤🖤

This was fucking GREAT! Really enjoyed the mashup style

There are three PERFECT albums that exist, Lateralus by TOOL, The Edges of Twilight by The Tea Party, and The Fragile by Nine Inch Nails. What an album, even by today's standards this album crushes most of what is out there.

My favorite all around NIN album…..🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

My xgirlfriend turned me on to nin back in 1989 I was 22& I have been hooked ever since then!!! She turned me on to industrial back in 86 Yahoo 🤘🎹🎹🎹🎹

Saw them 4 times Cleveland 94/95 all at different venues. Only missed one tour since. Even flew to Vegas to see the With Teeth Tour at the hard Rock. Marilyn Manson and Prick opened one of those early shows. Feel so lucky to have been the right age at the right time.

Still waiting for a collabalbum with Trent and Joshua Homme. It can be done! Please guys! You have given us Mantra that was just a taste that turned into obsession with some of us fans.

Seeing these guys this September 24!!¡ At the BLOSSOM in Cleveland!!! My first Nine Inch Nails Concert,¡!!!! I Am so excited for this one,¡!! Though I could only afford lawn tickets I'm still thrilled out of my gourd!!!!!

I was at the Fragile tour with A perfect circle at the gorge amphitheater.. absolutely amazing .. last show I saw was Hesitation Marks tour

One of greatest double albums in music history

Trent Reznor: "I wonder what the fans and people who got me this far will think of it?" Me at 20 years old: "the fragile is the single greatest work ever created and should be enshrined on platinum disc so people millions of years in the future can hear it!!!" Yeah Trent, most of us thought it was pretty damn good lol.

NIИ always gives great live shows! ty.❤

Just so epic wish I could have been there at one of those concerts ❤️❤️❤️

😊 i saw them twice on that tour. I believe APC opened for them with their debut album Mer De Noms

this is very well made

Fantastic compilation

Man, you did a great job on this! Thank you! So well done!!!

Great doc!

One more note: the goosebumps from NIN! Every time!