Nine Inch Nails has returned with Tron Ares, a soundtrack that marks a departure from their traditional industrial sound. With Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross blending elements of ambient and krautrock, the album lacks the anger typically associated with NIN, focusing instead on atmospheric and experimental compositions. Singles like "As Alive As You Need Me To Be" hint at dance influences, but the overall work is more abstract and nuanced, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers to their film score work.
Given this evolution in their music style, how do you think Tron Ares reflects the changing landscape of modern soundtracks and what does it mean for the identity of Nine Inch Nails moving forward?