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[[Image:With_Teeth_Standard.jpg|thumb|Halo 19: ''With Teeth'']]
[[Image:WithTeethUSDualdisc.jpg|thumb|DualDisc/Limited Tour Edition artwork]]
'''''With Teeth''''' (also known as '''''[[Halo numbers|Halo 19]]''''' or '''''[WITH_TEETH]''''') is the fifth full-length studio album by [[Nine Inch Nails]], released on May 3, 2005. It spawned three singles (''[[The Hand That Feeds (halo)|The Hand That Feeds]],'' , ''[[Only (halo)|Only]]'' , and ''[[Every Day Is Exactly The Same (halo)|Every Day Is Exactly The Same]]''), four tour legs, and much celebration for [[Trent Reznor]]'s sobriety.
==Track List==
===Cassette===
The cassette version was only released in a few international countries where cassettes were still popular. It has the CD run order, with "Home" as the last track, and splits the sides between "With Teeth" and "Only". This was the final NIN release to be officially issued on cassette, until the ''[[Tron: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|Tron: Ares]]'' soundtrack.
==Limited Tour Edition & DualDisc==
DualDisc DVD side/Limited Tour Edition DVD includes:
*Entire album in high resolution 24/96 stereo and 24/48 5.1 surround with image slideshow on DVD-Audio players
*Entire album in Dolby Digital stereo and 5.1 surround on standard DVD players
*Music video: "The Hand That Feeds" in Dolby Digital stereo and 5.1 surround
[[Image:WTunfinished1.jpg|thumb|Unfinished ''With Teeth'' CD-R front cover]]
[[Image:WTunfinished2.jpg|thumb|Unfinished ''With Teeth'' CD-R back cover]]
According to an interview with ''Remix Magazine'', 25 songs were written for ''With Teeth''.[https://www.theninhotline.com/archives/articles/display/55] The non-album tracks from this era are "[[Non-Entity]]" and "[[Not So Pretty Now]]"." During a chat with fans in [[The Spiral]], Reznor stated that these songs were outtakes from the ''With Teeth'' sessions, and studio recordings of them might one day surface. On March 20, 2009, Reznor released the long-awaited studio versions as part of the ''[[NINJA 2009 Summer Tour EP]]'' via ninja2009.com.
On a PDF poster (containing lyrics and credits) posted to [[Nin.com/with teeth|the ''With Teeth'' site]] and later made physically available to members of The Spiral as part of the welcome package, several extra songs were alluded to but not featured on the album. All of these songs contained lyrics in some form, though they were not entirely legible. These songs are: "[[Message To No One]]", "[[The Warning (With Teeth song)|The Warning]]", and "[[The Life You Didn't Lead]]". On May 5, 2005, in the [[Access]] section of [[nin.com]], a fan submitted [[:File:2005_05_05Questions8.gif|the question]]: "In the .pdf file for the lyrics to the ''With Teeth'' album, there are [''sic''] appears to be songs listed with lyrics that do not appear on the DualDisc CD/DVD album. Those songs include "Home," "Message To No One" and "The Life You Didn't Lead". Will these songs be released ever?" Reznor simply replied with "?"
A song with the title "[[The Warning (Year Zero song)|The Warning]]" is on ''[[Year Zero]]''. When the 2019 Definitive Edition vinyl of ''With Teeth'' was released, the aforementioned poster was re-created as part of the packaging. Lyrics to "The Warning" were made legible and it was finally revealed that the track from ''Year Zero'' has its origins in the track from the ''With Teeth'' sessions.
In January 2020, two separate CDs surfaced that purported to contain songs from ''With Teeth'' in various states of completion, as well as outtakes that had not previously been mentioned.
The first CD was labeled ''With Teeth Selections'' on the front cover and had five tracks that were all released on the final album in some form. ''With Teeth Tentative Sequence 12.23.04'' is printed on the spine, but this may be a mistake caused by re-using the artworkfrom a previous release (and forgetting to change the spine title), as this release is more of a sampler and does not contain the full sequence of the album. This CD was sold on eBay by Amoeba Music. [https://www.echoingthesound.org/community/threads/211-The-Auction-Thread-Ebay-Discogs-etc/page82?p=480625#post480625][https://www.ebay.com/itm/202874890707?_trksid=p2471758.m4703]The tracklisting correlates with pre-release info reported by ''Kerrang!'' magazine [http://www.theninhotline.net/archives/articles/display/2], including "Getting Smaller" and "Right Where It Belongs" have having the working titles of "Getting Smaller Every Day" and "Cages", suggesting that they may have had a copy of this CD.
In the wake of the first CD's auction being discussed on a NIN collecting Facebook group, a collector posted photos of his similar-looking double CD labeled ''With Teeth Unfinished 11.30.04''. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/757462984432365?_rdr] [https://imgur.com/a/GbPUI6R] This collector had previously posted a photo of his full NIN collection in 2018, with this CD appearing in it. The first disc contains all of the album tracks (some possibly finished, some labeled as demos) in what ended up being the final album running order. The second disc contains outtakes and demos, including previously unknown outtakes named "Cover It Up", "Good Day", and "The End". "Cover It Up" was claimed by the CD's owner to be an early version of "[[The Idea Of You]]".
[[Image:Bleedthrough.jpg|thumb|''Bleedthrough'' album art]]
===''Bleedthrough''===
The initial concept of the album was an exploration of "loss and possible discovery of self, along with alternate layers of reality and perception set inside a nightmare you can't seem to wake up from; with lots of feedback." Around this time mysterious quotes and binary codes appeared on the NIN websitenin.com, including a passage from the book ''[[wp:The Lathe of Heaven|The Lathe of Heaven]]'' by Ursula K. Le Guin, containing the phrase "bleed-through". The working title for ''With Teeth'' was ''Bleedthrough'', referencing the phenomenon of audio bleed-through.  Pre-production and initial recording began in 2003, and the original album title was announced by ''Alternative Press'' in November.[https://www.theninhotline.com/news/permalink/1069729309] The concept lasted far enough into the recording process that Rob Sheridan had mocked up an album cover with the original title. In an [http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5937146/nine_inch_nails_let_it_bleed/ interview] in February 2004, Reznor stated that the new material was "more song-oriented (than ''[[The Fragile (halo)|The Fragile]]''). It's much more lean. It's going to be twelve good punches in the face -- no fillers, no instrumentals, just straight to the point…It's a complicated concept record, but reduced to just simple songs. It's not epic in its scope. It's minimal and a bit brutal."
In response to a [[Access#2004_10_18|question posted]] in on October 18, 2004 to the Access section of nin.com, Reznor announced that the working title ''Bleedthrough'' had been dropped. Reznor stated that the name was changed because "it was supposed to be about different layers of reality seeping into the next, but I think some people were thinking about blood or a tampon commercial." "'Bleedthrough' is no more," Reznor wrote in a message posted on nin.com, "as the songs and concepts matured, the focus and theme of the album shifted somewhat--leaving me feeling that title was inappropriate. Or you could just say I changed my mind. Yes, the new album has a title and track list, and no I'm not telling you what it is yet."
===''With Teeth''===
The album's new title was [[:Image:10-28.gif|announced]] on nin.com on October 28, 2004. The title may be a reference to a song of the same name by [[Related bands and artists#The Melvins|The Melvins]], as Reznor is a fan. Reznor commented on the change of direction for the album, stating that "About five or six songs into writing it, the songs started to sound good on their own and they didn't need this framework to work together," and that ''With Teeth'' consists of "a collection of songs that are friends with each other, but don't have to rely on each other to make sense", however, the album's narrative arc describes "a difficult journey that begins with a nightmare and ends with acceptance of a new reality."[http://theninhotline.net/archives/articles/manager/display_article.php?id=21]
In Reznor elaborated on this in an interview[httphttps://www.rollingstonetheninhotline.comnet/newsarchives/storyarticles/5937146display/nine_inch_nails_let_it_bleed/ interview175] with ''Guitar World'':<blockquote>There was a point about five or six songs in February 2004 Reznor stated that I came up with the new material was "more song-oriented (than idea of having a theme. I had an elaborate plotline, similar to ''[[The Fragile Downward Spiral (halo)|The FragileDownward Spiral]]''). It's much more lean. It's going to be twelve good punches in the face -- no fillers—a script, no instrumentalskind of, just straight to the point…It's with a complicated concept recordstarting point, but reduced to just simple songs. It's not epic in its scope. It's minimal an end point and a bit brutalprogression with song titles that could be peppered in." The album's final title may be I drew a reference to graph in a song notebook showing the sequence of events, with time as the same name by [[Related bands and artists#The Melvins|The Melvins]]horizontal axis. I started writing the songs to fit that, as Reznor is but after a fanwhile it felt forced, unnecessary.I was coming up with good songs that could stand on their own, that didn't need to graft onto this heavy-handed storyline. I had the courage to say that's okay.</blockquote>
In a 2024 post on his Instagram profile[https://www.instagram.com/p/C2sfmtRPXNU/?img_index=6], Rob Sheridan elaborated on the evolution of the material:
==Recording==
According to a statement on nin.com, Reznor stated that producer [[wp:Rick Rubin|Rick Rubin]] was Reznor's "mentor" and "source of inspiration" throughout the planning and writing process of the album. Reznor was also heavily inspired by the use of more analog electronic effects and instruments, specifically tape delay and modular synthesizers, stating that "computers, among other things, are ruining music these days. I hate the Pro Tooled sound of perfection and everything being 'fixed.' This record is most definitely 'un-fixed." During the recording of the album, some of the bands and artists that Reznor listened was listening to were Iggy Pop, The Stooges, Gang Of Four, Public Image Ltd. and , Pere Ubu, Wire, Killing Joke, and Brainiac.[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-apr-10-ca-reznor10-story.html][https://www.theninhotline.net/archives/articles/display/88][https://www.theninhotline.com/archives/articles/manager/display_article.php?id=55]
In an interview with ''Remix Magazine'', Reznor spoke about his new approach to recording:
==Packaging and artwork==
[[Image:WTconceptart.jpeg|thumb|''With Teeth'' concept art]]''With Teeth'' was the only NIN album packaged without proper liner notes until the standard edition of ''[[Hesitation Marks]]''. Lyrics as well as detailed credits for the album were only available at the album's promotional site (both onscreen and in the form of the aforementioned PDF poster.) In a [[Access#2005_05_03|post]] on the Access section of nin.com, Reznor expressed disillusion disillusionment with the CD format and the subsequent shift toward digital, stating that the idea of forgoing physical liner notes felt appropriate for the times and the changing of the album experience.
Reznor had originally wanted to release a more lavish package for the album once the second leg of the tour had begun, but this never materialized. Lyrics were eventually included in the Definitive 2019 Vinyl edition. In a 2005 interview, Reznor stated his original plan:
==Instrumental Version==
[[Image:WTInst.jpg|thumb|''With Teeth Instrumental'' Artwork]][[Image:WTInst2.png|thumb|Alternative instrumentals artwork]]
''With Teeth Instrumental'' was made available on June 30, 2015, via [[Apple Music]]. It contained instrumentals of every track (except the international track "Home") with "All The Love In The World" being an alternate version.
It was released alongside ''[[The Fragile (halo)#The_Fragile_Instrumental|The Fragile Instrumental]]'', and was exclusive to the Apple Music platform. It is no longer available, but can be found on [[nindestruct.com]] in the music section.[http://nindestruct.com/music.html]
==TouringSupport Tour==
''For more information, see [[Live: With Teeth]]''
The album was supported by a major tour that visited clubs, arenas and amphitheaters around the world and lasted over a year. With Reznor clean and sober, the shows took on a somewhat new kind of atmosphere, with greater musical precision and a slightly more upbeat attitude. The tour incorporated new visual elements, with different kinds of lighting and set design than had been used on previous tours. Portions of the tour were filmed and released as ''[[Beside You In Time (halo)|Beside You In Time]]'' on DVD, HD DVD, and Blu-ray in 2007.
==LiveRepresentation==
All ''With Teeth'' era songs have been played live, though "Sunspots" didn't make its debut until 2022.
*[http://nineinchnails.tumblr.com/post/44889439121/robsheridan-some-concept-art-and-web-imagery-i Bleedthrough imagery by Rob Sheridan]
*[https://www.tumblr.com/robsheridan/772501965172293632/early-nine-inch-nails-with-teeth Early ''With Teeth'' art explorations by Rob Sheridan]
*[http://nineinchnails.tumblr.com/post/46109036488/with-teeth-concept-art-and-ideas-by-rob-sheridan ''With Teeth'' concept art by Rob Sheridan]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RjZs6AP_Cc ''With Teeth'' teaser videos]
*[http://nincatalog.com/with-teeth/ ''With Teeth'' at nincatalog.com]
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