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Subject: -->FNL. NIN STATEMENT<--
From: pooh@gacvx1.gac.edu
Date: 14 Apr 92 20:10:18 -0600
Organization: Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota
Nntp-Posting-User: pooh

I'm really sorry about sending this post about Nine Inch Nails.  I'm sure
there are people out there who are fed up with the talk. I, however, am not.
I would like to state a few opinions of my own.  I will FREELY admit that
these are my opinions.  I DON'T choose to claim that they are FACT,
something which I see quite often here.
	In any event, I have been a fan of Trent's since his album first came
out.  At this time, I was mostly unaware of the group of music that was 
labeled "Industrial".  My only taste of this had been a Skinny Puppy tape
that I had purchased.  That was a few years ago (God that's hard to grasp!)
I've purchased more music, heard other stuff, and had time to shape opinions
of these groups.  Some of what I say might be cliche or "unoriginal".  So
be it.  I have occasionally adopted ideas that appeal to me.
	Excuse my rambling.  I first of all don't agree with the attacks made
on him saying that he isn't "true industrial."  What the hell is true 
industrial?  Industrial is often as diverse a heading as "alternative". 
Compare Ministry, Front Line Assembly, Meat Beat Manifesto, NIN (or not...
whatever), and KMFDM.  Most people would group all of these under
"Industrial."  Please don't get pissed at me because of this generalization.
I think that it is true, though.  Anyway, these bands, while containing many 
similarities, also contain many differences.  Whether I like them or not, I
RESPECT THIS!  Sometimes I don't think they are different enough.  I firmly
believe that Trent made a very wise choice with NIN.  He grafted enough
stylistic differences together to make a truely GOOD sound.
	Besides his musical style, the emotion conveyed by his music is
quite palpable.  On more than one occasion, I have had a friend (who had
never heard NIN before) comment on how cool this was.  I agree.  While there
are other industrial groups that convey emotion, some are as flat as toilet-
water (many of which I like, don't get me wrong.)
	I disagree with the statement regarding "teenyboppers" (I believe that
is the correct reference.)  While some may like him, there are an equal if not
greater number of adults that choose to listen to him...my high-school
band director, for example.  Just because "teenyboppers" listen to you and
like you does not, I think, make you "bad".  It just makes you diverse...
appealing. The fact that such a wide variety of people (note I did not
say a huge number of people) listen to him only impresses me more.
	As to attacks on his person....well, I may make judgements on peoples 
personality, but I'm not perfect enough to be self-righteous about it, or
use it as an excuse not to listen to him.
	Ahhhh, shit.  I'm sorry that I've talked this long.  If you've come 
this far, thank you.  I respect you for hearing me out.  If you disagree with
me, I respect you for your difference.  If you agree with me, I respect you
for your taste (that was a little humor, by the way.)  If you feel any hatred,
animosity, or the need to make insulting remarks back to me, I do not claim to
have disrespect for you.  I do not, however, necessarily respect you.  I only
ask that any replys -- to me or to be posted -- are made under calm circum-
stances.  Hatred isn't known as being constructive.
	Again, sorry for this.  Please bear with me...I did not mean to be so
long-winded.  Also, pardon the disorganization and incomplete thoughts.  I'm
VERY, VERY tired and unable to think clearly (not that I generally do...)
I am very interested in any replys that anyone might have -- to me personally
would be great, or posted.  Thanx for your time, and remember...have
PATIENCE with me...please (GASPING breaths)
	-CHRISTOPHER
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Christopher Robinson    	|	"Hell is your belief...
Gustavus  Adolphus College      |        In yourself as the higher. -P.Murphy
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			PEACE...
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