THE NIN HOTLINE

All kinds of news and reviews as Fragility v2.0 passes through the west side of the country.The latest arrival in our inbox comes from the San Diego Union-Tribune. Pop music critic George Varga writes of Saturdays show at the Cox Arena, praising the strong performance amidst a changed musical world.Accordingly, Reznor and company performed with liberating power and finely calibrated precision Saturday. Taking to the stage after a promising opening set by the moody Tool-offshoot band A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails delivered even its most pulverizing numbers with finesse and a masterful command of dynamic tension and release.Check this link for the full story, many thanks to makkura for sending in that link.The Arizona Republic had plenty of good things to say about the Phoenix performance on Sunday. Larry Rodgers writesA chaotic combination of cutting lyrics, slashing guitar and droning keyboards launched the 90-minute show with Reznor telling God that "you owe me a great big apology" in 1989's "Terrible Lie."The full article can be read at the Republic's website. Thanks a lot to eclaire for sending that one in :)The San Jose Mercury News features a snippet of interview with the ever-expressive guitarist Robin Finck about halfway down this page. Robin touches on playing for the Cirque, recording with Axl Rose, taking Arvo Pärt on the road with him, and plenty of other topics across the board.Brad Kava's article for the Mercury News can be found right here. A kind thanks to nokomis for pointing us to that article.