in high def ultra-realism' sounds like gospel to us." On the fictional world depicted in the album and promotional campaign, the Cleveland Free Times commented that the album's fictionalized world and characters "often seemed heavy-handed and forced", but also conceded that "its clotted claustrophobia suited its subject matter". Ann Powers added, "The songs on 'Year Zero,' each from the perspective of a character or characters already existent in the ARG, draw a connection between the music fan's passionate identification with songs and the gamer's experience of becoming someone else online." In 2008, 42 Entertainment won two Webby Awards for its work on the Year Zero game, in the categories of "Integrated Campaigns" and "Other Advertising: Branded Content". Track listing Personnel Trent Reznor – vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, programming, production William Artope – trumpet (7) Matt Demeritt – tenor sax (7) Josh Freese – drums (1, 7) Jeff/Geoff Gallegos – brass / winds musical arrangement, baritone sax (7) Brian Gardner – mastering Elizabeth Lea – trombone (7) Alan Moulder – mix engineering Atticus Ross – production, sound design Doug Trantow – recording engineering Alan Mason – recording engineering Saul Williams – backing vocals (3, 6) Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References External links Album review at Alternative Press 2007 albums Albums produced by Atticus Ross Albums produced by Trent Reznor Dystopian music Interscope Geffen A&M Records albums Interscope Records albums Multimedia works Nine Inch Nails albums Political music albums by American artists Science fiction concept albums Year Zero (game)