System of a Down

ThePhanastasio · 11-29-2010, 03:04 AM

Touring again!? Very, very cool!

I live in the US, so I won't get to check those particular dates out (fingers crossed for a summer tour in the states!) but they are one of the best live shows I've ever seen in my life.

My first concert was Ozzfest 2002 when I was 14, and Ozzy wasn't at the show I saw (that was when Sharon was diagnosed with cancer) so System of a Down were headlining.

Having never seen a concert at that point, I was completely blown away. Even in retrospect, they put on one of the best shows I've ever seen.

~~Lilmay~~ · 11-30-2010, 10:35 PM

I'm not really a heavy rock metal fan, but I learned to appreciate System of A Down through their album Toxicity. The song "Chopsuey" was totally up a notch. It's so good and progressive that standed out like soar thumb that hurts really bad. It's amazingly good!

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 12-01-2010, 12:57 AM

yeah, wouldn't mind seeing them.

docfunkenstein · 12-04-2010, 01:16 AM

i have all their albums except steal this album. i teld to like the first 2 the best, just cuz of the raw energy and emotion they exude, great songwriting. is steal this album something i want to look into?

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 12-04-2010, 01:37 AM

If you prefer the first two albums, probably not.

ThePhanastasio · 12-04-2010, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Skaligojurah

If you prefer the first two albums, probably not.

I don't know if I agree with that. I liked Steal This Album, and definitely preferred Toxicity to any of their others. I liked Mezmerize better than their debut album, but I did prefer their debut to Hypnotize.

I think that Steal This Album is probably their most interesting material, to be honest. There are some real clunkers on there, but there's some gold as well.

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 12-04-2010, 07:26 AM

I honestly think that their first album is miles ahead of anything else they've done.

From there, I don't know. Toxicity is plagued with a terrible opening song(loathe the prison song), and I really don't see why Hypnotize/Mesmerize was released as two albums because they both are padded down with a lot of meh b-sides.

Steal this Album isn't bad, it's just universally considered sort of the one that a lot of people hate because it signifies System of a Down adopting a less "heavy" sound than the first two albums(albeit, Toxicity was already bridging into that direction, but not as much as Steal this Album is a way softer yet way more experimental/eclectic album).

I honestly like all their albums. But, from personal experience, talking with fans, I find that most people don't like the post-Toxicity material that much. Then again, I think that comes from close-mindedness because whether they're as effective or not with their later sound, it's definitely more sophisticated.

docfunkenstein · 12-04-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Skaligojurah

I honestly think that their first album is miles ahead of anything else they've done.

the more i listen to it, the more i agree with this. i guess i was always kinda turned off by the more chaotic tendency of their debut, but after numerous listens its really grown on me

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Originally Posted by Skaligojurah

whether they're as effective or not with their later sound, it's definitely more sophisticated.

i guess you could argue the songs in hyp/mez introduce some more interesting harmony and time sigs, etc. but overall, the newer material just doens't seem as genuine and is just a little too 'polished' for my tastes, though i still enjoy them. plus, if i'm going to listen to something sophisticated, its not gunna be soad

i'm still check out steal this album out of curiosity

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 12-04-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by docfunkenstein

i guess you could argue the songs in hyp/mez introduce some more interesting harmony and time sigs, etc. but overall, the newer material just doens't seem as genuine and is just a little too 'polished' for my tastes, though i still enjoy them. plus, if i'm going to listen to something sophisticated, its not gunna be soad

I don't know, I always felt "Holy Mountain" was a vastly underrated song.

docfunkenstein · 12-04-2010, 05:28 PM

i'm a fan of the next song on that album, vicinity of obscenity. also, i've noticed a lot of fans seem to dislike lonely day, which i disagree with. honestly, there isn't a single system of a down song i don't like. its just the style of their earlier work appeals to me alittle more

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11-29-2010, 03:04 AM	#1291 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	Touring again!? Very, very cool! I live in the US, so I won't get to check those particular dates out (fingers crossed for a summer tour in the states!) but they are one of the best live shows I've ever seen in my life. My first concert was Ozzfest 2002 when I was 14, and Ozzy wasn't at the show I saw (that was when Sharon was diagnosed with cancer) so System of a Down were headlining. Having never seen a concert at that point, I was completely blown away. Even in retrospect, they put on one of the best shows I've ever seen.

11-30-2010, 10:35 PM	#1292 (permalink)
~~Lilmay~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 16	I'm not really a heavy rock metal fan, but I learned to appreciate System of A Down through their album Toxicity. The song "Chopsuey" was totally up a notch. It's so good and progressive that standed out like soar thumb that hurts really bad. It's amazingly good!

12-01-2010, 12:57 AM	#1293 (permalink)
Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra \/ GOD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nowhere... Posts: 2,179	yeah, wouldn't mind seeing them.

12-04-2010, 01:16 AM	#1294 (permalink)
docfunkenstein Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: rural new jersey Posts: 60	i have all their albums except steal this album. i teld to like the first 2 the best, just cuz of the raw energy and emotion they exude, great songwriting. is steal this album something i want to look into?

12-04-2010, 01:37 AM	#1295 (permalink)
Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra \/ GOD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nowhere... Posts: 2,179	If you prefer the first two albums, probably not.

12-04-2010, 07:26 AM	#1297 (permalink)
Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra \/ GOD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nowhere... Posts: 2,179	I honestly think that their first album is miles ahead of anything else they've done. From there, I don't know. Toxicity is plagued with a terrible opening song(loathe the prison song), and I really don't see why Hypnotize/Mesmerize was released as two albums because they both are padded down with a lot of meh b-sides. Steal this Album isn't bad, it's just universally considered sort of the one that a lot of people hate because it signifies System of a Down adopting a less "heavy" sound than the first two albums(albeit, Toxicity was already bridging into that direction, but not as much as Steal this Album is a way softer yet way more experimental/eclectic album). I honestly like all their albums. But, from personal experience, talking with fans, I find that most people don't like the post-Toxicity material that much. Then again, I think that comes from close-mindedness because whether they're as effective or not with their later sound, it's definitely more sophisticated.

12-04-2010, 05:28 PM	#1300 (permalink)
docfunkenstein Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: rural new jersey Posts: 60	i'm a fan of the next song on that album, vicinity of obscenity. also, i've noticed a lot of fans seem to dislike lonely day, which i disagree with. honestly, there isn't a single system of a down song i don't like. its just the style of their earlier work appeals to me alittle more