Nine Inch Nails

In March 1990, Nine Inch Nails was riding high on their debut studio album, 'Pretty Hate Machine,' which had been released just a few months earlier in October 1989. This album marked a pivotal moment in Trent Reznor's career, blending industrial rock with personal and often painful themes that resonated with a generation. The live recording at Citi Club in Boston captures the raw energy of their early performances, where Reznor's stage presence began to solidify. Interestingly, the setlist included hits like 'Head Like a Hole,' which was becoming an anthem for the disenfranchised. This was a time when the band was still relatively underground, but their innovative sound was beginning to attract wider attention, setting the stage for their future rise in the music scene.

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