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Bad Witch

by Nine Inch Nails

Released: June 22, 2018

Industrial rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

"Bad Witch" is the ninth studio album by Nine Inch Nails, released on June 22, 2018, through The Null Corporation and Capitol Records. The album introduces saxophone performances by Reznor, a stylistic shift notable compared to their earlier works. It concludes a trilogy of releases that began with the EPs "Not the Actual Events" in 2016 and "Add Violence" in 2017.

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Produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, it marked a departure from their usual production collaborator Alan Moulder, who was credited with mixing on previous albums.

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It draws influence from David Bowie's final album…

It draws influence from David Bowie's final album, "Blackstar", with Reznor acknowledging Bowie as a primary inspiration.

Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, "Bad…

Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, "Bad Witch" is Nine Inch Nails' shortest full-length release to date.

The album's single, "God Break Down the Door"…

The album's single, "God Break Down the Door", supported the "Cold and Black and Infinite North America 2018 Tour", which was announced concurrently with the album's release.

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Essential Tracks

God Break Down The Door

The album's single, "God Break Down the Door", supported the "Cold and Black and Infinite North America 2018 Tour", which was announced concurrently with the album's release.

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The Complete Album Story

"Bad Witch" is the ninth studio album by Nine Inch Nails, released on June 22, 2018, through The Null Corporation and Capitol Records. It concludes a trilogy of releases that began with the EPs "Not the Actual Events" in 2016 and "Add Violence" in 2017. Produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, it marked a departure from their usual production collaborator Alan Moulder, who was credited with mixing on previous albums.

The album introduces saxophone performances by Reznor, a stylistic shift notable compared to their earlier works. It draws influence from David Bowie's final album, "Blackstar", with Reznor acknowledging Bowie as a primary inspiration. Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, "Bad Witch" is Nine Inch Nails' shortest full-length release to date.

Critically, "Bad Witch" received positive reviews upon release, praised for its experimental nature, production quality, and the influence drawn from Bowie. It reached No. 12 on both the US and UK charts and achieved top-five positions on various Billboard charts. The album's single, "God Break Down the Door", supported the "Cold and Black and Infinite North America 2018 Tour", which was announced concurrently with the album's release.