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A stirring tribute; an excellent showcase of new(er) talent

Ian Peters-Campbell | Santa Cruz, CA USA | 08/23/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have been a NIN fan for over a decade, and have bought every album. I almost didn't pick this one up, after being somewhat disappointed by the Radiant Decay album, but I am -very- glad I did get it. Covered in Nails is an amazing tribute album, all the more so because the producers have allowed many strong talents in industrial music, both old and new, to interpret the NIN songs the way they felt them. Out of the 12 tracks on the album, the only disappointing song was Mr. Self Destruct (surprising since Tina Root, who sings on the track, is a goddess). If you are a fan of industrial/gothic music in general, or of Cleopatra Records's offerings in specific, you will love this album. Particular standout tracks include a jazz version of Head Like a Hole by Pig, Sigue Sigue Sputnik's version of Piggy, and a rather chilling rendition of Perfect Drug by DKay.com/Die Krupps."