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Music videos were shot for each song with the exception of "[[Last]]," "[[Physical (You're So)]]," and "[[Suck]]." These videos were included on the second part of the ''[[Closure]]'' VHS set. [[Peter Christopherson]] also compiled these videos along with an alternate version of "[[Gave Up]]" into what is known as the ''[[Broken Movie]]''.
==Inspiration==
The release of ''Broken'' followed on from a major disagreement between Reznor and his record label at the time, [[TVT Records]], and the influence of the conflict is evident in multiple aspects of the record. After the credits in the packaging, a line reads "no thanks: you know who you fucking are" followed by "the slave thinks he is released from bondage only to find a stronger set of chains." This is most likely directed towards TVT Records' Steve Gottlieb, who refused to allow Reznor out of his contract, resulting in a legal battle between the two parties.
Trent Reznor has also stated that during the [[Pretty Hate Machine Tour]] the songs grew more aggressive when played by a live band compared to their studio counterparts. Violence on-stage also became a common feature at their shows as a result of the band venting pent-up frustration and anger on their instruments. Consequently, ''Broken'' sounds much more abrasive and harsher with the increased prominence of distorted guitars, amongst other things.
==Track listing==
#"[[Help Me I Am In Hell]]" – 1:56
#"[[Happiness In Slavery]]" – 5:21
#"[[Gave Up]]" – 4:08
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<li>"[[Physical (You're So)]]" – 5:29</li><li>"[[Suck]]" – 5:07</li>
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