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![Nine Inch Nails: Influences](/assets/artwork/1x1.gif)
What made Nine Inch Nails different from earlier industrial acts like Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire and Skinny Puppy was that Trent Reznor never hid his affection for synth-pop, '70s glam, prog rock and electro-funk. That careful balance between harrowing drama and tuneful pop craftsmanship gave Nine Inch Nails a unique edge.