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  Studio Album · No. 4

With Teeth Songwriting Credits by Nine Inch Nails

2005 Nothing / Interscope 13 tracks 56 min

Produced by Trent Reznor, Alan Moulder  ·  Engineered by Alan Moulder (engineering, mixing), Leo Herrera (engineering), James Brown (engineering), Rich Costey (engineering), Tom Baker (mastering)

Nothing / Interscope Industrial RockAlternative RockElectronic RockNew Wave
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Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

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By the Numbers

13
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
1.1 million
US Copies Sold
2005
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance (2006, Nominated)
Data Insight

With Teeth was produced by Trent Reznor and Alan Moulder, with Moulder, Leo Herrera, James Brown, and Rich Costey engineering, and Tom Baker mastering at Precision Mastering. It is the first NIN album to feature a live drummer prominently: Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters performed on several tracks, departing from Reznor's near-exclusive use of programmed drums on earlier records. "The Hand That Feeds" peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 (NIN's highest-charting single on the main chart) and was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 48th Grammy Awards (2006).

With Teeth is the fourth studio album by Nine Inch Nails, released in April 2005 on Nothing/Interscope Records and produced by Reznor and Alan Moulder, recorded in the aftermath of Reznor's recovery from addiction, and the album that returned the band to commercial prominence after the six-year gap following The Fragile. Reznor wrote all material; the album is more concise and rhythmically focused than its predecessor, with 'The Hand That Feeds,' 'All the Love in the World,' and 'Every Day Is Exactly the Same' demonstrating a melodic accessibility that was more direct than the experimental complexity of The Fragile. With Teeth debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 271,000 first-week sales, the largest opening week of any NIN album, and has been certified platinum in the United States; 'The Hand That Feeds' spent five weeks at number one on the Modern Rock chart. The album won the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance and is generally regarded as Reznor's most cleanly focused commercial rock statement outside of The Downward Spiral. With Teeth's commercial and critical success confirmed that Reznor's recovery had not compromised his creative output but had, if anything, sharpened his ability to express emotional complexity within a more accessible commercial format, and its Grammy win and commercial performance demonstrated that NIN could sustain significant mainstream presence across a decade of radical changes in the music industry.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
All the Love in the World
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)
2
You Know What You Are?
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)
3
The Collector
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)
4
The Hand That Feeds #31
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)
5
Love Is Not Enough
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)
6
Every Day Is Exactly the Same
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)
7
With Teeth
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)
8
Only
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)
9
Getting Smaller
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)
10
Sunspots
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)
11
The Line Begins to Blur
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)
12
Beside You in Time
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)
13
Right Where It Belongs
Trent Reznor Trent Reznor Trent ReznorAlan Moulder Trent Reznor (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)

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Frequently Asked Questions With Teeth

Who produced With Teeth by Nine Inch Nails?
With Teeth was produced by Trent Reznor and Alan Moulder. Moulder, Leo Herrera, James Brown, and Rich Costey handled engineering; Tom Baker mastered at Precision Mastering; Adam Ayan handled surround mastering at Gateway Mastering. The album was released April 5, 2005, through Nothing/Interscope Records.
Did Dave Grohl play drums on With Teeth by Nine Inch Nails?
Yes, Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters played drums on several tracks on With Teeth, at Trent Reznor's invitation. This was a significant departure from earlier Nine Inch Nails records, which relied almost exclusively on programmed drums. Grohl's contributions were credited on the album's liner notes.
What did The Hand That Feeds by Nine Inch Nails peak at on the Billboard Hot 100?
"The Hand That Feeds" peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100, Nine Inch Nails' highest-charting single on the main chart at that time. It also peaked at number 2 on Mainstream Rock Tracks and number 1 on Alternative Airplay. The song was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 48th Grammy Awards (2006).
Did With Teeth by Nine Inch Nails receive any Grammy nominations?
"The Hand That Feeds" from With Teeth was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 48th Grammy Awards in 2006. The song is Nine Inch Nails' highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 31.
What is the runtime of With Teeth by Nine Inch Nails?
With Teeth runs 56 minutes and 5 seconds across 13 tracks. The album was released April 5, 2005, through Nothing/Interscope Records, and sold 1.1 million copies in the United States, earning RIAA Gold certification.
What certifications did With Teeth by Nine Inch Nails receive?
With Teeth is certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States, Gold by the BPI in the UK (100,000 units), and Platinum by Music Canada (100,000 units). The album sold 1.1 million copies in the United States according to reported figures.
Who played drums on With Teeth by Nine Inch Nails?
Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) played drums on several tracks on With Teeth. Jerome Dillon, who had been NIN's touring drummer, was originally planned to record drums for the album but health issues prevented him from completing the sessions, leading to Grohl's involvement. Grohl performed live drums while Reznor retained full creative control.

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