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Stabbing Westward was an American industrial rock and alternative rock band. They formed in 1985 in Chicago, Illinois and began recording in the 1990s.

Christopher Hall and Walter Flakus, friends who both worked at the same Western Illinois University college radio station circa 1985, decided to start an Industrial band by name of Stabbing Westward. The name Stabbing Westward was derived from a random album's liner notes. The name appealed to both Christopher and Walter for a couple of different reasons, one of which was how it described how neither of them liked the place where they currently resided.

Moving to Chicago in 1986, the original lineup consisted of Christopher on bass, Walter on keybords, and Jim Clanin on guitar. Christopher switched to guitar when Jim Sellers (whom would stay with the band for the remainder of their career) joined the band as the bass player. In 1990 a four song demo tape was recorded by an early conception of Stabbing Westward. This "EP" featured...

Created by dipity on Jan 24, 2008

Last updated: 11/16/09 at 01:36 AM

• What Do I Have to Do?
  Aug 30, 2003

  Track listing: What Do I Have to Do?WhySlipping AwayEverything I TouchSave YourselfDesperate NowThe Thing I HateACFRed on WhiteDarkest Days
  http://www.stabbingwestward.com/

• The Essential Stabbing Westward
  Mar 31, 2003

  Track listing: LostControlNothingLiesWhat Do I Have to Do?ShameI Don't BelieveSleepCrushing MeSave YourselfSometimes It HurtsHaunting MeDawnTorn Apart
  http://www.stabbingwestward.com/

• Stabbing Westward
  May 21, 2001

  Track listing: I RememberWastedSo Far AwayAngelPerfectHighTelevisionThe Only ThingBreathe You InHappy
  http://www.stabbingwestward.com/

• Stabbing Westward (bonus disc)
  May 21, 2001

  Track listing: So Far Away (acoustic)Wasted (acoustic)
  http://www.stabbingwestward.com/

• Darkest Days
  Apr 6, 1998

  Track listing: Save YourselfHaunting MeSometimes It HurtsThe Thing I HateHow Can I Hold OnTorn ApartOn Your Way DownWaking Up Beside YouYou Complete MeDrowningGoodbyeDarkest DaysDesperate NowEverything I TouchWhen I'm DeadDrugstore
  http://www.stabbingwestward.com/

• Save Yourself
  1997

  Track listing: Save Yourself (radio edit)Save This (Save Yourself remix)P.O.M.F. Dispossessed (remix of "The Thing I Hate") (Explicit version)On Your Way Down (Down & Out remix)
  http://www.stabbingwestward.com/

• Wither Blister Burn + Peel
  Jan 22, 1996

  Track listing: What Do I Have to Do?WhyInside YouFalls ApartSo WrongSlipping AwayCrushing MeSleepShameI Don't Believe
  http://www.stabbingwestward.com/

• Ungod
  Feb 14, 1994

  Track listing: LostControlACFUngodThrowViolent Mood SwingsRed on WhiteCan't Happen HereNothingLies
  http://www.stabbingwestward.com/

• Violent Mood Swings
  1993

  Track listing: Violent Mood SwingsControlViolent Mood Swings (Thread mix)Violent Mood Swings (Hatred mix)
  http://www.stabbingwestward.com/