Add Violence [EP]
by Nine Inch Nails
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. The Independent (UK)
    Jul 26, 2017
    60
    The EP becomes more industrial as it progresses, with vocal hums, instrumental drones and dark ambiences fractured by progressive dissonance and the occasional brutal howl.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 57
  3. Negative: 3 out of 57
  1. KryoYmir
    Mar 1, 2018
    8
    Add Violence is another solid release in an incredible discography. More electronic than it's predecessor Not The Actual Events, it exploresAdd Violence is another solid release in an incredible discography. More electronic than it's predecessor Not The Actual Events, it explores more ambient themes and is generally more enjoyable. It further builds upon the unique world created by these EPs, and the physical component is a must-have.… Full Review »
  2. davidpirtle
    Oct 18, 2017
    7
    The first song and single from Add Violence, Less Than, is by far its weakest track, and it's not terrible, so that should give you some ideaThe first song and single from Add Violence, Less Than, is by far its weakest track, and it's not terrible, so that should give you some idea of how much more interesting is the rest of the EP. There's nothing amazing here, but if you're a NIN fan, this bit of music should please you.… Full Review »
  3. DavidWasHere
    Sep 3, 2017
    7
    While nowhere as explosive as their last EP, Not the Actual Events, Add Violence is yet another fine record in the Nine Inch Nails catalog. ItWhile nowhere as explosive as their last EP, Not the Actual Events, Add Violence is yet another fine record in the Nine Inch Nails catalog. It retains a lot of the throwback sound to older NIN records during the Pretty Hate Machine era, with dated synths and harsh percussion, Add Violence is addictively catchy and sinister at the same time, with lead single and opener Less Than being one of the catchiest songs Trent wrote under his famed project. It's a bit too safe like the last official NIN album, Hesitation Marks, and not containing any of the harsher and aggressive songs from Not the Actual Events, Add Violence is a good place holder for fans and still have some solid material worth spinning every once in a while.… Full Review »
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