Nine Inch Nails' album "The Downward Spiral" is being remembered, with some outlets marking its 25th anniversary, although there is uncertainty about the actual anniversary date, as one outlet reports it was released 30 years ago. A new book about the album has been released, and various publications are revisiting the album, ranking its songs and reflecting on its influence. The album is widely regarded as influential, with some outlets publishing tributes and retrospective pieces about its impact.