Of all the early nineties industrial rock bands, Stabbing Westward was probably the best. They made the best use of electronics, had the best songwriting and the most talented vocalist. Despite some success, the band only lasted about seven years before breaking up. Eventually, vocalist Chris Hall resurfaced with The Dreaming. The Dreaming's first two releases were met with a positive reception, but it didn't stop fans from continuing to request a Stabbing Westward reunion. In 2014, fans had their wish partially fulfilled when Walter Flakus (keyboards, Programming) joined The Dreaming and effectively reunited Stabbing Westward's songwriting nucleus. Unsurprisingly, the Chris Hall/Walter Flakus combination resulted in The Dreaming’s best album. The blend of The Dreaming's modern, punky, alt. metal sound with the rhythmic delivery, strong songwriting, and powerful electronics of Stabbing Westward resulted in one of the best industrial rock albums in years.
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