System of a Down

I think I pretty much agree with your assessment of both these songs. With a different singer they could've been great.


That's a good point. I think part of the trouble I have with them is that they get hyped as being so unique and experimental and weird, and then I listen to them and... they aren't. They have some interesting elements going on from time to time but I think they'd be a far better band if they pushed more in the weird direction.
 
You actually expect someone to rationally explain to you why this band is actually really good even if their music does nothing for you? Music either hits you or it doesn't and there's no amount of explaining that's gonna change that...
 
SOAD is my favorite band, i cant wait til there album comes out, i have all there other albums, i dun have a fav song cuz i like all there songs but im rlly into BYOB right now!!! any1 else like soad??
 
Lol. If SOAD is Nu Metal then Phish is Grindcore.

I think like them or not, they are a unique band, which is one reason why trying to determine their genre is nearly impossible.

Some consider them prog metal, and i have considered adding them to my reference list on the prog thread, but i dunno for sure if that would be a good idea.
 
I think my favorite SOAD song is F*** the System, but it's tied with Lost in Hollywood, followed closely by BYOB. Cigaro makes me smile =)
Radio/Video is REALLY fun to listen to on repeat after a sleepless night. Try it xD.
 
I really like Serj's new album, too. I was a bit surprised. It's a pretty good listen from start to finish.
My favorite track would have to be Praise the Lord, Pass the Ammunition; great satire work
 
Ok, another update (I'm on a bit of a SOAD kick), does anyone else find Holy mountains heartbreaking? I don't pay much attention to lyrics usually, but these are hard to ignore.

Can you feel their haunting presence?
Can you feel their haunting presence?


Liar, Killer, Demon
Back to the river AraS

Someone's blank stare deemed it warfare

Liar, Killer, Demon
Back to the river Aras

Freedom, Freedom, we're Free,we're Free

Can you hear the holy mountains?

Liar, Killer, Demon
Back to the river Aras

Someone's mouth said paint them all red

Liar, Killer, Demon
Back to the river Aras

Freedom, Freedom, we're Free, we're Free

They have all returned
Resting on the mountain side
We have learned that you have no

They have returned
Resting on the mountain side

We have learned that you have no

Honor, Murderer, Sodomizer
Back to the river Aras

They have returned
Resting on the mountain side
We have learned that you have no

Honor, Murderer, Sodomizer
Back to the river Aras

Freedom, Freedom, we're Free, we're Free

It so perfectly conveys the anger (Liar, Killer, Demon) and sorrow (Freedom) of all the victims of the genocide, almost like they've given them a voice beyond the grave. Amazing song.
 
more than likly. its a band that does disappoint, and the music is always there with SOAD. I didn't think that their first CD was that good. Comparitivly, Toxicity and this new CD wipe the floor with it. Thats my opinion cause I don't need to impress people with being there at the begining.
 
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