Yup, the band performed their classic album in its entirety. And it was amazing. Truly. Seeing such loved musicians in front of their hugest fans, many of whom came from afar to see the show, was a real joy to behold. And of course seeing “Closer,” “Hurt,” and “Head Like a Hole” as a person who grew of age in the 90′s was incredible.

The crowd waiting for NIN

The process to get into Webster Music Hall was a bit arduous, waiting on line at 4:30pm for a wristband, then joining another line to get into the venue, but over all it was run very well. Just as what happened at Bowery the night before, there was a group here who slept out overnight to secure a close spot. I chose a corner near the bar on the right, the room with a/c because as expected, the venue was ridiculously hot. I was covered in sweat after the show and unfortunately, most of it was not mine. Disgusting. The venue management eventually realized that it might not be the safest of conditions and began to hand out waters. Perhaps if Mr. Reznor had spoken more than a few words, he would have mentioned the heat just as Clipse did a few weeks before. The front man was pouring sweat.

more, including setlist, after the jump…

Setlist:
1. Mr. Self Destruct
2. Piggy
3. Heresy
4. March of the Pigs
5. Closer
6. Ruiner
7. The Becoming
8. I Do Not Want This
9. Big Man with a Gun
10. A Warm Place
11. Eraser
12. Reptile
13. The Downward Spiral
14. Hurt
15. 1,000,000
16. Terrible Lie
17. Metal
18. Lights In the Sky
19. Burn
20. Gave Up
21. Suck
22. Physical
23. The Hand That Feeds
24. Head Like A Hole

So will this really be the final NIN run? I asked one fan on the line and he said, “Well, Trent needs a break. He’s been running himself ragged for years.” But after seeing the band last summer at Virgin Fest and now tonight, something tells me I’ll see a reunion tour within my lifetime.