Stabbing Westward falls somewhere between Electronic (Industrial) and Mainstream. This also depends on which CD of theirs you're talking about. Ungod is... say... roughly 80% electronic. If you wish to post up the review here is my source code for it:
by Stabbing Westward
An example of the cosmic, introspective, and quiet style in this CD is "Red on White." At first the lyrics are almost inaudible, then they release a vibrant chord in the "all come down" followed by a sad, simple, nostalgic piano solo. The song dies to nothing, then restarts. The piano part crossfades into a similar sounding drum pattern which then crossfades into their last song.
A song of similar stress on structure is "Ungod." At first it opens with an high-pitched ringing and a bizzare guitar interlude. The lyrics come in lazy and seemingly disgruntled from a relationship, then the mood changes into a somewhat edgy remembrance of the more intense aspects of it, and it returns into the bizzare electronics and guitars. The theme restarts more impatient than before then explode as Hall releases all the underlying passion and anger. The energy released in this part suddenly fades to nearly nothing exept for a bit of wavering electronics moving closer to the listener. Again the cycle kicks in and the passionate anger reaches a higher climax. Istantly it dies down to the introductionary guitar theme. There is complex and thoughtful organization going into these pieces.
The emotional aspect of this CD is more geared towards a tendency to "blame" the member of the damaged relationship. The expressions in the songs are more of anger and revenge than self-pity and depression (except for perhaps Red on White). There is also an importance stressed on calm to balance the angst. The result is never-ending drive fading in and out with electronics.
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