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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0099923820420
Label: Koch Records
Manufacturer: Koch Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Koch Records
Release Date: May 22, 2001
Sales Rank: 37716
Studio: Koch Records
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Stabbing Westward have always had a mix of industrial overtones and crashing power chords at their disposal, but their self-titled fourth album focuses on their melodic side. Opting for less electronic coloring this time out, they lean in a modern-rock direction that's balanced against their signature dark, haunting style; here, songs that start off heavy and gloomy swell into catchy choruses. The hypnotic "So Far Away" has a psychedelic edge while "Perfect" serves up acoustic guitars and layered harmonies. "I Remember" and "Happy," while lyrically reflective, ultimately come across as airy, upbeat rockers. The compelling, downright disturbing closer, "Television," takes an ambient route. But elements of their earlier sound remain in the likes of "Wasted," "High," and "The Only Thing." Ultimately, Stabbing Westward is the kind of album that strikes a neat balance between keeping old fans happy while drawing in new partisans. --Gail Flug
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I've always been a big Stabbing Westward fan. Ungod is an amazing industrial/rock dark album. Wither, Blister.. has it's moments. Darkest Days is excellent. My favorites sometimes switch between Ungod and DD. This self titled piece of crap is a sorry attempt at selling out and not making it. Filled with mostly soft acoustic tracks that lack any lyrical depth leave the earlier SW fans confused. I might have listened to this album once.. And to be fair I had high hopes, but I really can't imagine anyone ... Read More
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This was the band's final "stab" at mainstream success, and while it does not live up to the quality of their previous works, it is still a solid release. Anyone expecting another Darkest Days or Wither, Blister, Burn + Peel will be sorely disappointed here, but for anyone who can listen to this as a stand alone CD and not compare it to a previous, vastly superior work, can still find some enjoyment here. There are a couple of stand-out tracks that really showcase the band's talent, but many of the tracks ... Read More
Rating:  -
I first came across Stabbing Westward when I heard "Save yourself" off Darkness Days. I instantly became a fan, and after picking up Darkest Days, I grabbed Wither, Blister, Burn & Peel and Ungod. I enjoy both of these albums, as at the time I was in a dark place in my life. These simply helped me where was. Stabbing Westward disappeared after Darkest Days, and we didn't hear from them for awhile.
I heard the song "So Far Away" on the radio, and decided to give the CD a try. It was a ... Read More
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I am not one of those people who feel a band should never experiment with their sound or evolve into something greater. Many bands and great musicians from the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Guns N Roses, Eric Clapton, Ozzy, The Stones to Aerosmith have all tinkered with their sound and winning formulas. By doing so they were able to broaden their fanbase and prove their depth as artists. Having your sound evolve does not mean you "sold out" as so many purists love to claim. Frankly, I prefer a band ... Read More
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Ok, I agree that this CD is very unlike what we've all come to expect Stabbing Westward to produce. It's nothing at all like discs such as Ungod and Darkened Days. In that sense it falls short. But it you listen to it as just a CD and not as a specific band then it leaves little to be desired. This is hard for some because some people throw themselves into one category of rock. I like everything from Jack Johnson to Slipknot, so I have a fairly broad spectrum and I love this disc. Beautiful melodys, wonderful ... Read More
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