So, the Academy Award Nominations were released today, and none other than Trent Reznor is nominated for "Best Original Score" for his work on "The Social Network." I really hope he wins. Mr. Reznor has been one of my most influential musicians, and his score was truly brilliant.
Reznor's band Nine Inch Nails (NIN) was a ground-breaking band throughout the late 80s, the 90s, and most of the noughties (which, I just recently found out, is what the decade of 2000-2009 is called). Reznor released the iconic album "Pretty Hate Machine" in 1989, which features thick, prominent synths, drum machines, effected vocals and heavy bass, perfectly splicing together the synthy style of the 80s as well as the grungy guitars that were beginning to emerge in the late 80s and early 90s. Songs like "Head Like a Hole" and "Terrible Lie" have become classics, as have songs like "Closer" and "The Hand that Feeds," from the albums "The Downward Spiral" and "With Teeth," respectively. Reznor's lyrics are often commentary against authority and the political state of the United States, even going so far as to call out George W. Bush in the song "Capital G."
The last thing I have to say about this: I really hope that the man who once sang "I want to fuck you like an animal" gets the Oscar for Best Original Score this year, he deserves it.
It's about time Trent Reznor get the recognition he deserves. The lyrics he comes up with are always genius in dealing with social issues. His songs were always so driven by his emotions and you could feel it while listening to the songs. Even though I don't always agree with him, (I do believe in a God) I still respect his songwriting skills and the awesome music he puts behind it.
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