Lindsay Zoladz of The New York Times highlighted a collaborative album by Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize in her weekly music recommendation column.
The album, released under the name Nine Inch Noize, features reimagined versions of Nine Inch Nails songs that the duo had been performing live, including during their appearance at Coachella 2026.
Zoladz specifically praised the clubby remix of “Closer,” noting she had been waiting for a recorded version since hearing it on the Peel It Back Tour and planned to add it to her workout playlist immediately.
The track is included in her “Amplifier” playlist, a seven-song compilation featuring recent releases across genres, which she curates for readers of The New York Times.
The playlist opens with R&B contributions, including a song by UK artist Rae featuring Al Green, followed by a collaboration between Jill Scott and Tierra Whack that highlights their shared Philadelphia roots.
Later in the playlist, the sequencing shifts to glitchy, brooding electro-pop, positioning listeners to fully appreciate the industrial intensity of Nine Inch Noize’s sound.
This approach mirrors how music journalists often apply curated lists to bridge genres, preparing audiences for challenging or niche sounds through familiar entry points.
What is the name of the collaborative album between Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize?
The album is called Nine Inch Noize.
Which Nine Inch Nails song did Lindsay Zoladz specifically mention enjoying in its remixed form?
Lindsay Zoladz specifically mentioned enjoying the clubby remix of “Closer.”