Stabbing Westward (album)
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | May 22, 2001 |
| Founder | Stabbing Westward |
| Products | Industrial rock music album |
| Parent | Koch Records |
Stabbing Westward represents the fourth full-length release by the American industrial rock group Stabbing Westward. It was launched on May 22, 2001, via Koch Records, with production handled jointly by Ed Buller and the band members. This album marks a departure from their traditionally heavier industrial sound, adopting a more tuneful, pop-rock approach. Frontman Christopher Hall explained that the band concentrated on crafting direct, uncomplicated songs without relying on effects or harsh vocal techniques, striving to express their genuine creative vision rather than catering to audience expectations. The song "The Only Thing" serves as a heartfelt dedication to Hall's spouse.
Although the album saw notable success in Australia, it did not manage to secure widespread global commercial acclaim.
Track listing
During the initial week of release, a special US edition was made available exclusively at Best Buy outlets, which included an additional disc featuring acoustic renditions of "So Far Away" and "Wasted." However, this bonus disc contained a printing error that incorrectly listed "Perfect" in place of "Wasted."
Personnel
Stabbing Westward
- Christopher Hall – lead vocals
- Derrek Hawkins – electric and acoustic guitars
- Jim Sellers – bass guitar and baritone guitar
- Walter Flakus – keyboards, synthesizers, programming
- Andy Kubiszewski – drums, vibraphone, marimba, synthesizer, acoustic guitar
Additional personnel
- Ed Buller – producer and engineer
- Kent Matcke – editing and engineering
- Enrique Gonzales – assistant editor
- Howie Weinberg – mastering engineer
- Tom Lord-Alge – mixing engineer
- Matthew Welch – photography
- Paul McMenamin – art direction, design, packaging for CD
- Scott Rivera – assistance with artwork design
Charts
Template:Album chart| Chart (2001) | Highest position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 97 |
| US Billboard 200 | 47 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) | 2 |