NIN "The Fragile" 5.1 release in 2014?

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For those interested in Fight Club, Reznor has said that David Fincher once approached him about doing music for a stage show adaptation.

(but it was a while ago now, doesn't seem to have momentum any more, don't hold your breath etc.)

Originally Posted by ColdBluSteelBook

Only reason I brought up the SACD/DVD-Audio...was The Downward Spiral was put out on both formats.

With Teeth was released on Dual Disc.

Now Bd-Audio did see the release of Ghosts and The Social Network. Both are worth the purchase..

Now I did like the SHM-Cds that NIN put out...

The remastered Pretty Hate Machine was great.

NIN's old record company, Interscope/UMG, was responsible for the DualDisc, SACD and SHM releases. Now that they are off that label, I don't think those are in the cards for The Fragile. It's more than likely that the new reissue will be on vinyl, standard CD and BD, assuming NIN fulfills their remaining commitment to Interscope/UMG for a "greatest hits"-type compilation and can license the rights to do this reissue themselves.

I agree with dobyblue about the Pretty Hate Machine remaster, it's alright but could have used a little more dynamic range, and something weird happened with "Sanctified" because the bridge and ending are very slightly different than what was originally released in 1989. Still dig the bonus Queen cover "Get Down Make Love" though, and always did!

Actually, someone on the nin.com forums was going around telling people that the 2010 vinyl reissue of PHM had more dynamic range, but close inspection of a 24-bit digital rip reveals that it's just as limited as the CD. Likely pressed from a 24-bit source, though, so it might offer an upgrade if you like having vinyl.

It's really great to hear that Alan Moulder is re-creating the album in 5.1, I look forward to hearing the finished product in whatever form it takes!