Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine

A groundbreaking album at the time that blended industrial, rock, and electronic elements, introducing a more accessible version of industrial music to a broader audience. Known for its blend of harsh noise, catchy riffs, and verse-chorus structures, making it a soundtrack for adolescent angst and a significant step in bringing industrial music into the mainstream. The album features songs like "Head Like a Hole," "Down in It," and "Sin," which were popular singles, and its lyrics explore themes of angst, betrayal, and lovesickness, as well as religious criticism.