Survivalism, Pt. 2 [Single, Enhanced, Explicit Lyrics, Import]

Nine Inch Nails | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 1, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Enhanced, Explicit Lyrics, Import
• Label: Universal Int'l
• ASIN: B000O178C8
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,384 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #70 in Music > Imports > Import Deals

Track Listings

1. Survivalism (Album Version)

2. Survivalism (Tardusted Remix)

3. Greater Good (Instrumental Version)

4. Survivalism (Directors Cut Video)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Only for the Halo collector, June 16, 2007

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Daniel Maltzman (Arlington, MA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Survivalism, Pt. 2 (Audio CD)

"Survivalism" (Halo 23) has been released in two parts. Both part I and II contain "Survivalism" the album version and "Survivalism--the tardusted remix." Part two also contains an instrumental version of "The Greater Good" and a video of "Survivalism."

This is the type of Halo that's really just for the NIN completeist, fans who must own every NIN Halo. "Year Zero" (Halo 24) already has "Survivalism" and the tardusted remix included here isn't all that great. It's kind of interesting, with a slower tempo and more layers and effects than the original, but it doesn't really hold up for repeated listens. The instrumental of "The Greater Good" is pretty much like the album version, but without Reznor's voice-over whispering. The video of "Survivalism" is really cool, with cameras spying in on people in a building as they live their lives.

If you are a massive NIN fan, this Halo is worth owning for the novelty two songs and the video, but for everyone else, just stick to "Year Zero." If you do decide to pick up Halo 23, make sure you get part II, as it includes the instrumental version of "The Greater Good" and a video of "Survivalism."

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great song, pretty good remix, May 11, 2007

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A. Davitz (Saint Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Survivalism, Pt. 2 (Audio CD)

Both Survivalism and its remix had to grow on me before I loved them. I think for that reason I rank it 4 stars. The remix on this single is not a lot like any remix I've ever heard from Nine Inch Nails. My first thought when listening was that the beat sounded more like it was meant for a slow rap song. After a few listens though I really like it. The instrumental version of "Greater Good" is a nearly unnoticeable change (to me). The first time I heard the original I thought it was an instrumental because the singing is so soft anyhow. I don't think this would be a good single to get if you are a casual listener or are looking for a first single to buy since there are other singles by NIN that have a bit more depth and are more all-encompassing

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Much better than Part 1, but for Halo collectors only, June 30, 2007

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N. Durham "Big Evil" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Survivalism, Pt. 2 (Audio CD)

"Survivalism", the lead single from Nine Inch Nails' smashing and politically charged album "Year Zero", was released in two parts as a single. "Survivalism, Part 1" featured the song itself along with the "Tardusted Remix" (which is also featured here as well). "Survivalism, Part 2" features all of the above, as well as the instrumental version of "Greater Good", and the rocking video for "Survivalism". You get more here than you do for the rip off that was "Survivalism, Part 1", yet this single still feels like it's meant for hardcore Halo collectors only. What you get here isn't bad, but there still could have been more put here, and the disc itself feels less like a "Part 2" and more like a "Part 1" with bonus tracks. That aside though, you get more bang for your buck here than with "Part 1", but either way, if you're a Halo collector, you'll probably be picking both up regardless.