NIN was spectacular!! =)
by jenj619 on 7/11/09Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - Chula VistaThis was my first NIN/Jane's Addiction concert and they did not disappoint! A great performance by both. I can't wait to see NIN in concert again.
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Nine Inch Nails in Concert
It's hard to imagine alternative music without Nine Inch Nails' hand painting it all in black. But the now iconic band had some rather humble beginnings. Musician Trent Reznor dreamed it all up as an assistant engineer and janitor at a studio in Cleveland, Ohio, back in the late 1980s. This job gave him access to a space where he could record demos—all by himself. These songs would eventually take him on tour in 1988, even supporting a major influence of Reznor’s, Skinny Puppy. This led to the 1989 release of NIN’s debut album, 'Pretty Hate Machine,' a collection of dark, grimy industrial pop that wormed its way into the mainstream consciousness with singles like “Head Like a Hole,” and ended up peaking at No. 75 on the Billboard 200. Quickly, NIN would be everywhere, even landing a coveted spot at the first Lollapalooza in 1991. But this was only the beginning.
NIN’s second album, 1994's 'The Downward Spiral,' proved Reznor's star power in all of its doom and drama, especially with major hits like "Closer" and "Hurt." The accompanying Self Destruct Tour saw those songs transformed into wild and vicious performances, feeding the dark myths behind Reznor’s shocking NIN persona. But his last release of the '90s, 'The Fragile,' would show a slightly more introspective side with its haunting mix of beauty and brutality.
Into the 21st century, NIN has never quite stayed the same—in sound or in lineup—but Reznor's ferocity and fearlessness as an ever-evolving artist has. He’s consistently challenging the idea of electronic music and its ability to play with the psyche, even in its most minimalist form with ambient releases like 'Ghosts I-IV' and his own award-winning film score work with Atticus Ross. Still, NIN is every bit as steely and subversive as it ever was—as proven yet again with the experimental industrial rock of 2018’s 'Bad Witch' and its supporting Cold and Black and Infinite Tour.
Over the course of their career, NIN have brought countless venues to capacity, like Zappos Theater.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 NIN, Street Sweeper, and Jane's Addiction amazing!
by himluvr13 on 7/11/09Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - Chula VistaTrent and Co was amazing as always...Tom Morello's new band street Sweeper Social Club was also really great. If you haven't had a chance to see NIN, I highly recommend it. Probably one of the best live shows I have ever been to.
Rating: 5 out of 5 amazing NIN/JA show!!
by ssgtwife on 7/11/09Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - Chula Vistafirst time seeing NIN in concert, and was not let down!! amazing light show and array of songs from their albums. energy was def. felt! only gripe is that i thought/wished they would have played more songs. perry farrell kept the crowd involved and entertained and their show was very visual. would go again!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 NIN/Jane's Addiction
by missdenise on 7/11/09Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - Chula VistaMy daughter Jessica is Trent's #1 FAN!!! No Lie! :) We saw NIN last year at the Great Western Forum. Of course my daughter had to see Trent again so off to San Diego/Chula Vista we went! The seats we got were EXCELLENT!! From the first band that came out to Jane's Addiction, the concert was JAMMIN'. As a fan of R&B Soul, Jazz, Latin music, I can truly say... when you see NIN perform you automatically respect the talent of Trent and the members of his band. Excellent Show filled with energy and music that made you grove along w/the band. Oh, the added treat for me was Dave Navarro!!! Sexy!!! OWWWWWWW! :)
Rating: 5 out of 5 NIN & Janes ROCKED!!!
by hotbabe on 7/11/09Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - Chula VistaBest show of the year!! Trent Reznor is a genius. Perry Farrel is my hero.
Rating: 5 out of 5 NinJA - If you missed it, you missed out.
by kbp619 on 7/11/09Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - Chula VistaHaving seen both bands at their peak in the early 90's, this was a real treat to see them both at the top of their game. It was cool to see parents bringing their teenage kids, none of whom were even born when these bands hit the scene. I've seen NIN several times over the past few years, and this was a great show, as usual. Jane's did "steal" the show, however, as it was the first time since "Ritual" circa 90-91 the entire lineup played together (past reunions, including "Strays", didn't include Eric Avery). They played all the oldies from their first two major label albums, and didn't disappoint. Navarro was shredding, as usual. Perkins didn't miss a beat. Avery looked as if he was enjoying himself. And Perry, was classic Perry. Awesome show, it'll never happen again, and I feel fortunate enough to have been able to attend. Kudos to the band for making $20 tickets available to those who couldn't afford to pay $50-100. If only more bands showed fan appreciation this way.
Rating: 4 out of 5 NIN & Jane's Addiction ROCKED!!!
by ArPd on 7/11/09Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - Chula VistaNIN & Jane's Addiction show rocked!!! One of the best concerts I've been to. The venue was awesome, our seats were great, the event staff were friendly and courteous. Would definitely watch more concerts at this venue. I would give it 5 stars but I have to go with 4 only because of parking....we tried to find 'free' parking & everything was taken....after driving around aimlessly, we just bit the bullet & paid the $20.00