With Teeth
by Nine Inch Nails
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 339 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 306 out of 339
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 339
  3. Negative: 13 out of 339

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  1. JasonH
    May 13, 2005
    10
    Great. Fresh and classic. Trent is Back
  2. JeremiahH
    May 14, 2005
    10
    One of the best Halo albums ever( for those of you who actually are hardcore fans you'd knoe what i'm talking about) and considering the fact that they've managed to keep it fresh since 1989, if you can believe it, then that is what makes this album so amazing. can't wait til' halo 20. And hopefully they'll have some instrumental songs.
  3. Glenh
    May 15, 2005
    9
    Great tunes, takes at least 2 times listening to the CD to get into the tunes. Listening with headphones at very high volumes brings out the best.
  4. JoshL
    May 15, 2005
    4
    Before this album, Reznor wrote all the material, recorded it, then hired musicians to play it on tour. For With Teeth, he actually assembled a band; and that was the problem: it sounds too much like THEM and not enough like HIM. Track 13 is the only one that shows any real creativity.
  5. carlos
    May 17, 2005
    8
    got to love it, good job guyz!
  6. ErwinK
    May 18, 2005
    10
    bliss..
  7. MarcoC
    May 22, 2005
    10
    great album. more to the point then all his previous efforts but can't surpass the downward spiral honestly.
  8. MichaelH
    May 26, 2005
    9
    It is a good album. All these other wannabe critics should listen to some FM radio for a day before critiquing him for not "maturing". Whats wrong with being accessable? I've got every album the guy has and seen him in concert twice and I like it. If you can't get up and move to "The Hand that Feeds" It might be time to move on.
  9. zackg
    May 28, 2005
    10
    It is not The Downward Spiral or The Fragile, but it definitely is not crap either. With Teeth is very catchy and does (believe it or not) feature some maturity on Reznor's behalf.
  10. JohnM.
    May 31, 2005
    10
    I also expected him to evolve his style to something more subtle (ie: the "Still" album). Nonetheless I was gripped by this CD from the start. I feel that TR nearly covers all his past styles (with a touch of new) on this CD. HIs lyrics seem more coherent than ever or at least on-par with "Pretty Hate Machine". There is a noticeable lack of strong instumental tracks but that may be only I also expected him to evolve his style to something more subtle (ie: the "Still" album). Nonetheless I was gripped by this CD from the start. I feel that TR nearly covers all his past styles (with a touch of new) on this CD. HIs lyrics seem more coherent than ever or at least on-par with "Pretty Hate Machine". There is a noticeable lack of strong instumental tracks but that may be only in comparison to "The Fragile" and the "Still" album. Although many tracks sound very refined and orchestrated like in his later work, the overall mood and atmosphere of the album in it's entirety feels chaotic and frustrated like in "Pretty Hate Machine" and "Broken". I think this was TR's intention given the album title "With Teeth". I wouldn't underestimate TR. I think he's got more surprises coming relatively soon. He talks about it a bit on his website. SCORE: 9.8… Expand
  11. MatthewP
    May 4, 2005
    9
    Takes more than 1 full listen to feel it, but it is up to par with the downward spiral.
  12. AdamH
    May 4, 2005
    10
    Not what I expected. But great in it's own right.
  13. LaurenO
    May 4, 2005
    10
    It was well worth the 5-6 year wait!!!!!
  14. Stephanie
    May 4, 2005
    10
    This album kicks ass. I am so excited it's here!
  15. ScottZ
    May 4, 2005
    9
    Sonically amazing. An achievement in and of itself. Love It.
  16. AnthonyF
    May 4, 2005
    9
    this is not a slamming album but it is easily the catchiest and most stripped down one, not my favorite style he's done, but I still haven't been able to stop listening to it.
  17. clintb
    May 4, 2005
    10
    I listen to a lot of music and nothing sounds this relevant and emotionally gratifying than "with teeth". Like all NIN albums the more you listen to the album the more you get out of it.
  18. BrandonS
    May 4, 2005
    6
    This is a very interesting listen as it plays, but nothing really stays with you afterwards or is even particularly memorable. Musically, it's actually quite good in many ways, and I'm sure I'll listen to it a number of times. But the lyrics are the same childish stuff, with less bang, that he's always done. If Reznor could develop his lyrics to post-adolescent rage, This is a very interesting listen as it plays, but nothing really stays with you afterwards or is even particularly memorable. Musically, it's actually quite good in many ways, and I'm sure I'll listen to it a number of times. But the lyrics are the same childish stuff, with less bang, that he's always done. If Reznor could develop his lyrics to post-adolescent rage, then NIN would truly be back. Let's hope it doesn't take 5 years to find out.… Expand
  19. KeeganM
    May 4, 2005
    8
    I was pleasantly suprized that it was not what I wanted it to be....
  20. OmarA
    May 4, 2005
    10
    Perfectly encompasses every aspect of Rezner's unique and ever evolving sound. While stripped down to the bare essentials, the familiar emotion still remains. All the rage. All the despair. All the self destruction. And for once, an honest realization. As easy to listen to as Pretty Hate Machine, while still maintaining the hard aggression of The Downward Spiral. On the first, Perfectly encompasses every aspect of Rezner's unique and ever evolving sound. While stripped down to the bare essentials, the familiar emotion still remains. All the rage. All the despair. All the self destruction. And for once, an honest realization. As easy to listen to as Pretty Hate Machine, while still maintaining the hard aggression of The Downward Spiral. On the first, second, and third times round, it appears to be Reznor's finest work thus far. Though it may rub off as a serious bout of depression, the songs contained within the album are, at many times, quite inspiring. Reznor has come clean and begun to emerge from the hole he has been trapped in. Perhaps, by example, his fans will follow suit and strive to do the same. This is, by no means, an album you want to skip through. With Teeth has most definately been worth the wait.… Expand
  21. cbrandley
    May 4, 2005
    10
    this album is amazing, and hands down the best thing to come out in the last 5 years
  22. toekneed
    May 4, 2005
    9
    this cd deserves high praise for the way he consistantly evolves and changes his sound throughout the years and always delivers a quality product. yes, granted we have to wait the standard 5 to 6 years but you can always count on a cutting edge, trend setting peice of sonic beauty. thank you Mr. Reznor
  23. JoshuaP
    May 4, 2005
    10
    perfection isnt attainable on every album, but trent comes closer than anyone in every attempt. Every album has its place in time and this one is perfect for now and true music fans know what i mean.
  24. BillK.
    May 5, 2005
    10
    Listened to it 4 times the first day. Just gets better each time.
  25. MichaelJ
    May 5, 2005
    10
    Worth the wait.
  26. lukatoyboy
    May 5, 2005
    8
    for some strange reason, i can't explain why, i can listen only this one nin album at the moment. other miss something
  27. Dan
    May 7, 2005
    10
    Worth every penny.
  28. stacyl
    May 8, 2005
    10
    It's understandable why Trent produces a CD about every five years. Perfection takes time!
  29. GabrielS
    May 8, 2005
    9
    "With Teeth" fell short of a "10" because 1) there isn't really any transitional music connecting each song as in all previous NIN albums --a quality which set NIN apart from nearly every other band I know, and 2) the lack of instrumentals. Of course, Art is a subjective experience, whether as creator or consumer, and rating or grading Art is kind of ridiculous to begin with. I "With Teeth" fell short of a "10" because 1) there isn't really any transitional music connecting each song as in all previous NIN albums --a quality which set NIN apart from nearly every other band I know, and 2) the lack of instrumentals. Of course, Art is a subjective experience, whether as creator or consumer, and rating or grading Art is kind of ridiculous to begin with. I cannot call Trent (or anyone) a genius. But he has certainly reached the level of genius with each of his albums (not to mention his soundtrack work). Hopefully he will let all the criticism roll right off of him, and do what he does no matter what the world thinks.… Expand
  30. LennonM
    Jun 10, 2005
    9
    I cant claim to be a NIN expert or anything but I am familiar with their work to an extent. Personally I really enjoyed this album. I realize its not their best or anything, but it was definitely a solid 9.
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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Quite frankly, this is the record that NIN should have released if Reznor had wanted to capitalize on the success of The Downward Spiral.
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  2. E! Online
    83
    More in line with his tighter debut, Pretty Hate Machine, With Teeth is made up of bursts of dark, scary and paranoid gut punches.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Reznor seems to have finally grasped that listening to a NIN album should not be as torturous as whatever artistic agony went into its creation. [29 Apr 2005, p.145]
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