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List Price: $7.98 | | Label: Nothing
Salesrank: 17925
Released: May 30, 1995 |
| Our Price: $4.09 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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Further Down the Spiral Track Listing:
1. Piggy (Nothing Can Stop Me Now)
2. Art of Self Destruction, Pt. 1
3. Self Destruction, Pt. 2
4. Downward Spiral (The Bottom)
5. Hurt (Quiet)
6. Eraser (Denial: Realization)
7. At the Heart of It All
8. Eraser (Polite)
9. Self Destruction, Final
10. Beauty of Being Numb
11. Erased, over. Out
Further Down the Spiral Reviews:
Would've made a great SHORT EP, but this is ridiculous 
2009-01-30 - Reznor's artistic approach on this remix EP really disappointed me. When I thought I'd get to hear a bunch of great interpretations of songs like the Close To God EP I was so miserable after listening to this whole album through.
First of all, the 'different parts' of the Self Destruction series of remixes are basically slightly different mixes of the same track, and not a very good track. NIN has always had a knack for making music out of noise, but the noise just remains as noise.
The Eraser remixes, aside from 'Polite', are more of the same noise after noise after noise in different, overly long, mixes.'
Still, there are some good tracks, like the Piggy remix, At The Heart Of It All (though it wasn't even performed by NIN) and The Heart Of Being Numb. The Hurt and Downward Spiral remixes are more simplified remixes that differ only in a few aspects of the tracks, but I personally prefer both over the original versions.
I can see where Reznor was going with the making of this EP, but if only he and the others involved had put more effort into not making repetitive crap I would've loved it like I do the other remix EP's of this era.
Not worth going down this far
2008-09-16 - 2 1/2
Even if fans of NIN's more abrasive side enjoy these bloated remixes oif choice tracks from TDS (there are a few choice remixes where the artist reworks some of that great disc's textures effectively), Reznor's insistence on repeating himself throughout exposes this as a cheap cash-in off of Spiral's critical and commercial success.
Further down? How about rock bottom? This is the Spiral. 
2008-07-15 - Reznor is subtle in each of his releases. Whether its a noticeable subtlety or if it takes numerous rotations in your player to catch on to, once you let your ears grasp the message Reznor is portraying, each sound released will be like hearing the gates of Heaven open, because it's always something astounding, always new, and always creative.
This is no exception. Further Down the Spiral really takes you on the journey of self-hate and depression inspired by the Downward Spiral, and it takes it to a new level. The Art of Self Destruction, and Self Destruction's part 2 and 3 are amazing. The sheer innovative mind of the man behind Nine Inch Nails slowly releases itself, while the Eraser remixes captivate the listener as a bristling array of emotions is cast violently into the wind. While the only slight differences can be heard in the masterpiece "Hurt" when your speakers are turned to the max, remixes of Piggy and The Downward Spiral serve to give the listener a new take on what Reznor was trying to portray.
The Beauty of Being Numb is truly a mind-throbber at times, and then seeks to pleasure the soul with a dreamy middle tune that leads up to the closer, Erased, Over. Out.
However, the stand-out track on this album for myself, was "At the Heart of it All." Constant emotions swirled around like a ravaging hurricane, as a deep horn seemed to echo through a war-torn landscape. A mind number at surface, and a portal into self-reflection once looked into, I believe this one instrumental track, captures all that was being said during this stage of Nine Inch Nails. And for Reznor to do that with one non-vocal track, on a remix album, is phenomenal to say the least. It's something revolutionary that I have never seen by another artist, and THAT is what makes this album so special.
Casual Nine Inch Nails fans, don't stay casual for long. Once you've begun to taste the epic that Trent Reznor has created, it will truly draw you further down its spiral. So this album is a must for anybody who has ever even started to listen to Nine Inch Nails. This will not only enhance your perception of the legend, but perhaps change it completely as well.
My favorite CD of all time.
2008-04-20 - Thirteen years ago almost to the month I made the purchase of a life time; I invested in Halo Ten (I can't wait for v2). Trent Reznor's remix album of the Downward spiral got me into hard metal and indvstrial music. I adore Richard D James' contribution to 'heart of it all'. This is perfect for industrial fans who like music with a chaotic touch.When I get the UK version(w/extra tracks) I will have the complete package of this crowning opus. Halo Ten gets a 10.
Excellent Remix Album
2007-11-10 - Rarity for a remix album. Trent's work is exceptional, and the other artists do a bang up job as well.
