I listened to this very song on the way to visit my mom in her final hours where she was in a coma suffering from an anoxic brain injury, I immediately saw the title and it related to exactly how I felt, we held and embraced my mother before she passed, we kissed, and we all held her hands, we were letting go while holding on. I love you momma, July 8th, 1968 - December 17, 2022.

From Pretty Hate Machine to this. What a journey man. It blows my mind.

I read that NIN released a new album and I started playing it through my headphones just as I finished work. While this track was playing I cut through the local shopping center, which was completely barren at 4PM and every store was closed, shutters down, and had signage with different variants of "Closed Indefinately due to COVID-19". It was so incredibly eerie. I'm pretty sure that this experience won't leave me for a while.

Everyday is not exactly the same. One of days, we get a new NIN album.

I used to fall asleep to the original ghosts everynight back in high school. Its some of my favorite NIN work. I've never clicked on a video so fast in my life...I love Trent and his art.

Yesterday was the funeral of my mother. This is exactly what I feel now. Letting go while holding on.

My dad just passed away this morning. Thank you... This is the solace I needed today. Thank you for the music you share with the world because for some of us it is a healing sanctuary. 🥀

I see that everyone's here to take comfort from this masterpiece, just breathe, amidst the mayhem and pandemonium against an invisible foe. I know I'll never meet any of you but I hope you make it... You, your family, your friends, and everyone in between. Take care of yourselves and one another... There's always light at the end of every tunnel.

"Both individuals and societies tell themselves stories to simplify and make sense of the messy chaos of reality." - Adam Curtis

Wow. I am just amazed at how this was just given to us during this time of uncertainty and need. I thought releasing the Slip for free was awesome and groundbreaking but...for Trent and Atticus to knock this out while the rest of us where fighting over toilet paper, worried for our children, hoping that the grocery stores would stay open, electricity stays on and people don’t start looting...it just makes me feel really validated as a shameless NIN fanboy. Thank you Atticus and Trent for being you, regardless of what anyone else thinks and the world’s current state. The way out is through.

Was having a panic attack when my gf discovered this new release. What a soothing and comforting blessing of a release, just when needed most.

New NIN material might just be the thing we all need to get through these difficult times. Thank you, Trent & Atticus

Never would’ve thought that NIN would’ve ever released another Ghosts installment, let alone another two, but now that they’re here, I’m glad. Listening to this is like waking up on Christmas Day and getting the toy you’ve been wanting.

Kinda reminds me of, "A warm place." But warmer.

The development of NIN is like watching a sad and angry person growing into a more hopeful one, in a good way.

Last week, my cat died in from of me. I was literally holding him while i letting go. It was a strong experience from me. Thank You Trent for creating this music, your really know how to represent some aspects of what is to live.

NIN albums throughout the years, though some full of angst and despair.. seem to all have some kind of underlining of hope. And hope is the beauty that keeps us all going. Though screaming helps too:)

Thank you, Trent. I've said to more than one person in the past 3 weeks "What this situation could really use is some new Nails". Now if we could just get you, Rage, TOOL and Faith No More on the same bill before the end of the year...

This hauntingly beautiful tune is exactly the same feeling when i was left home alone, after my mom passed away when i was 20. I was came back home from busy days and there was only silence and darkness. I still can see the stuff my mom used to use when she cook for me. And her memos on freezer. Then i just laid down on the floor and stared at ceiling for hours. Destruction of the most familiar someone, life was there.

Today's my birthday and my life has been shit recently. I think this was the gift that I needed for the ripe age of 32. Thanks a lot Trent, hope you're doing well man.

You raised me Trent. Everytime I see a Reznor HVAC unit I feel like your watching over me.

Thank you Aphex Twin, and Brian Eno for inspiring this flavor from one of my favorites. I love the 30+ year musical journey that I’ve been on with NIN. From lost and angry, to confident and purposeful, to a heaping pile of tears.. it’s impactful , rezonant, and transmitting a conveyance I cannot articulate

You ever get the feeling that everything is going to be okay? Well, this helps

This is such a soothing track... Laying in bed trying to sleep but my mind won't switch off from all of the anxiety about what's going on in the world right now so I hopped on KZfaq and saw this. My dad is scared shitless that he's going to get sick and die, this is exactly what I needed. To everyone listening to this track - stay healthy be safe and goodnight.

I can’t even begin to express how much I needed this. Things aren’t easy right now... for anyone. Thank you Trent and Atticus.

Best antianxiety and anger relieving music therapy delivered just in time. I needed it badly. Thank you.

Thanks Trent. "We're in this together!".

The music of Nine Inch Nails comes directly from the soul.

you're freezing and your body's stiff. you take a look at this thin blanket. no the warmth doesn't immediately seep in. you don't immediately feel better. but there's a slight relief that soon you won't feel as cold as you did before. it's gonna be a long night but it won't be as bad anymore. this song is not a warm hug, it's a glare from the one you love. it's something you didn't know you needed; a wake-up call. a last straw to grab onto and bring yourself up

So grateful for NIN. These last 2 years of my life have been unbearable. Close to calling it quits.Music will always be a safe haven for me to turn to.

I like how the swarm of flies sound mixes with the angelic humming sound

This song helps me fall asleep every night. I can't reach its end... I completely lost conscious before it. Is there anyone else experiencing the same?

Anyone else here from Adam Curtis? Such a strange, ethereal vibe, reminds me of 'ready let's go' by Boards of Canada

I have some good memories of playing animal crossing new leaf while listening to ghosts I-IV when I was 14. Now, I can relive those memories with ghosts V-VI and Animal Crossing New Horizons

I had to say goodbye to someone very special yesterday. My grandma was as much a parent to me as my own mother. I can't describe the pain, and the process of letting her move on has been almost more than I can take. Her funeral was yesterday. This morning when I woke up, this was the first song to appear on youtube. Trent. Atticus. You've helped a stranger go through something he didn't think he could. Thank you.

Just what the world needed... And this NEEDS to be a movie soundtrack

Just lost the coolest cat I ever had,and this makes my day better thanks for being one unique band that cares for there fans and not the money I respect yall very much peace!!

Well this is exactly what I needed today. I loved Ghosts I-IV, and this sounds like a perfect evolution of that. A revisiting of the style without being a reconjuring of the same ideas.

A true artist evolves, goes and comes back, moves and flows. Long live NIN

What a perfect way to open an album that perfectly represents the anxiety, depression and dread that we all felt during the horrors of 2020. A phenomenal piece of music and my favourite piece from the year.

I am the happiest nerd ever. I loved I-IV. I needed some new thinkin' music. Thank you Trent and Attticus!

This is like listening to the soundtrack of 2020

Ended up in a rural high school 95, 15yo..Usual groups...cheerleaders, cowboys, jocks, loners. Bought the downward spiral on its release date..Downtown SLC across from temple square at the CD store. Never in my life felt so dirty and clean all at the same time. A year before I had to choose a portrait to sketch for art class. Sketched Trent’s Rolling Stone portrait, wish I held on to it so I could share now. To this day the music has been a part a me, its inside of me..Hey, thank you for giving all that you have, you too Atticus.

The soundtrack for the pandemic is here! Only thing missing is Morgan freeman narrating our lives! Love this!

Trent I was a 10 year old kid listening to Pretty Hate Machine. You helped to shape all of my emotions. Now at 37 this is an incredibly dark time and you are back to help me cope. Love you brother. Thankyou!

FOR YOUR LISTENING ORDER :) GHOSTS V: TOGETHER 01. LETTING GO WHILE HOLDING ON 02. TOGETHER 03. OUT IN THE OPEN 04. WITH FAITH 05. APART 06. YOUR TOUCH 07. HOPE WE CAN AGAIN 08. STILL RIGHT HERE

Why is this man such a goddamn genius. How? I just don’t understand.

Trent is my favorite musician ever and I'm pretty sure I have just about everything he's released but the instrumental stuff (Ghosts 1-6 and the several soundtracks he's done) are by far my favorite.

All of the Ghosts have a special place in my heart, and they always will. Thank you, Trent

Thanks! New music from my favorite band couldn't come at a more necessary time. I've been listening to my entire NIN library recently as it feels current. This is a welcome addition. NIN music has always gotten me through the rough patches and makes me feel better.

I had a terrible downward spiral a year ago (no pun intended), and this album saved my life. It was something that comforted amidst my chaotic life. I began dissociating and feeling disconnected, but this really helped me calm down

This playlist speaks to me in a way I can’t describe. Thank you NIN Thank you Trent Reznor not just for this musical experience but all the instrumental music you have gifted this world with

I come to this song when I just need to clear my head and just try to enjoy life for what it is, yes life does tend to suck but its also beautiful.

I hear your music I feel it no matter how many times I hear it

Listen past the music. It's the echo in the minds eye that I love the most.

My soundtrack to the apocalypse. Thank you.

This feels like the next step in the dying process after over and out.

30 years of Nine Inch Nails... never realized it's been 3 decades until now. Crazy shit: The band's still got it.

We never got to listen to this album together, which is ironic because of the album title. I'm still letting go while holding on

Not one, but TWO surprise albums. Amazing

From an instant into an eternity.

WHAT. WHAAAAAAAT. This is the best new release I've ever experienced in music. Ghosts I-IV has been my favourite album for 10 years without contest, this is a dream come true. Thank you so much

Ik NIN is known for their other music (All good, I love them) but I find myself coming to these songs more often. Truly nothing more peaceful to listen to at night...

It feels like being in disbelief that you have lost something.

Which one of the new Ghosts tracks is gonna be sampled in the next big hit?

Just would like to say Thanks to Trent & Atticus for the kindness and letting us have your music for free. Thank you so much!

It feels like an alien encounter that goes much better than expected...thank you Muska for sending me here.

I lost my grandmother. She and my grandfather were my favorite people in the world. We lost them both this year (2020 for future people). I honestly don't know what to do with myself now. Trent and Atticus, thank you for these. Thank you so fucking much.

First track reminds me of the first track on Geogaddi...so pumped for this!

Thank you very much Trent and Atticus, this is an excellent gift at just the right time..."We're in this together now"

this is a gift to the world

This makes me feel at peace.

Quarantine soundtrack. 2020 mood.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Such lovely background ambient sound

New NIN material. Yes! A pleasure!

a good present for this quarantine

I want to use this for a mood piece like the previous albums they were encouraging filmmakers to make visuals to the music. I'm in for it if that's the case.

The "Ghosts" albums are really underrated

If your reading this Mr. Reznor, I’ve been listening to your work so much since this past decade. I listen to almost all kinds of genres, but your work has always been my favorite kind of music. Thank you for making great music, especially in these bad times.

Thank you, Trent & Atticus. Please stay safe and healthy, All the best from Lisbon, Portugal

I never would have expected them actually coming up with some new Ghosts, but I'm so glad they did. I used to listen to the first 4 parts a lot while trying to get my mind off things

Holy fucking Christ. The first Ghosts is honestly one of my favorite albums of all time. I never thought there would be more. If you do this on tour when things finally settle down, I will be there and I will be without words. Thank you so much NiN. This means the world to me today.

something said, Type in Nine Inch Nails 2020. Im glad I got some great Guides watching over me.. God bless you Trent, And may you be safe and successful in this world of falsified realities, Illusions of sound, Grandeur that dies with our glory each moment of creation that becomes the torch they carry till it burns out for the next one Artist to Idolize,. The forgotten sound of time..

I am trying to finish a painting order for a client and running out of steam. My just boyfriend me the link to this. These tracks are helping me finish the portrait. Thank you so much for this. We all need something to keep us going. What a beautiful gift ❤.

Great start; this is excellent. I can already tell this album is going to be a journey.

Of course the reminiscence of Close Encounters stands out? But then again maybe we actually feel like life as we know it now is completely alien to us. We don't know what to expect. I cannot describe the awesome feeling connecting with fans from all over the world at this moment; with this music. It's incredible. Thank you, Trent and Atticus.

If NIN and Boards of Canada had a baby, this would be its cry.

this is how i win

Thank you. I needed new music from you right now more than you'll ever know.

Thank you for giving us all this gift!

This was physical healing. Thank you

This track is mesmerising. I'm in.

YES! What a great surprise. Thanks!

Been a huge fan for many years and dealing with so much anxiety and bi polar disorder this helps so much!

This song is so eerie yet peaceful.

Thank you Trent and Atticus! I hope you are safe during this trying time.

More nine inch nails, it eases my existence in a most pleasant way...

hearing this after a nightmare is such a relief

These beauties are just a glimpse of how much of Bowie's work was scattered around and germinated in the minds of oh-so many incredible artists. Thanks Big pale blue dot for gathering all of us here.