Author Topic: The System of a Down thread. (Read 1635 times)

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **on:** July 26, 2013, 09:32:20 PM »

Such an amazing band. Their raw power in their early days is comparable to Metallica's, I'd say.

They were the first metal band I got into back in 2001, I think. I bought both the self-titled and Toxicity and played the hell of 'em in an ugly stereo. Good times! I just got through their whole discography once again, and there's not a dull moment. Steal this Album! is still my least favorite of them, but it has some amazing songs nonetheless. Any thoughts?

Go. I herby declare this thread opened.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2013, 09:36:56 PM »

inb4 Scorp

System Of A Down is awesome. I've never been sure how they managed to become so popular, with their characteristically bizarre style. I guess that's what I love about them, though. Their ability to make completely unorthodox songs extremely catchy. Also, I know some fans don't really like the way Daron started doing more vocals, but I've always thought his and Serj's voices played off each other very well.

So, those are my thoughts.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2013, 09:47:51 PM »

I also was in the "Why is Daron doing lead vocals now?" club because I had the Toxicity/Self-titled sound so stuck in my head that it just sounded weird. I wanted him to stick doing backup vocals only like in Sugar. But after digesting Mesmerize, I got to the conclusion that their voices really played well one to each other.

Random SOAD thought of the day: Deer Dance makes me want to destroy stuff.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2013, 09:49:26 PM »

SOAD in general makes me want to destroy stuff.

Tom Bombadil · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2013, 09:50:10 PM »

System of a down is a pretty great band, but it can sometimes get hard to take them seriously with all the silly lyrics and things they put in. Still love them though. Serj's voice just fits the music perfectly and most of their stuff is rock solid.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2013, 09:56:00 PM »

I don't think their lyrics are that silly. There are bands that have put out super-cheesy lyrics out as well *cough Dream Theater cough cough Symphony X cough cough *. Though, I agree with the point that they can get so political it can get dull at times.

Also, Serj's recordings in the first albums rank pretty high in my "metal vocal performances" list. (No, I don't have such a list, but we would be up there if I had one)

PUSHING LITTLE CHILDREN
WITH THEIR FULLY AUTOMATICS
THEY LIKE TO PUSH THE WEAK AROUND
*destroys everything around him*

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2013, 09:58:13 PM »

PSYCHO GROUPIE COCAINE CRAZY
PSYCHO GROUPIE COKE
MAKES YOU HIGH
MAKES YOU HIDE
MAKES YOU REALLY WANNA GO

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:01:00 PM »

Ok yeah, they have silly lyrics

But hey, that song is fucking amazing. I saw that tune live, and I went friggin' nuts.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:03:11 PM »

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on July 26, 2013, 09:56:00 PM

I don't think their lyrics are that silly. There are bands that have put out super-cheesy lyrics out as well *cough Dream Theater cough cough Symphony X cough cough *. Though, I agree with the point that they can get so political it can get dull at times.

Also, Serj's recordings in the first albums rank pretty high in my "metal vocal performances" list. (No, I don't have such a list, but we would be up there if I had one)

PUSHING LITTLE CHILDREN
WITH THEIR FULLY AUTOMATICS
THEY LIKE TO PUSH THE WEAK AROUND
*destroys everything around him*

I don't think their lyrics themselves are silly, but sometimes (I mostly notice it on the earlier albums) it feels like they aren't phrased very well. I don't know exactly how to put it into words, but it feels like sometimes they didn't really take the lyrics into account when they wrote the melodies. Like, the lyrics and melodies are fine separately, but they don't quite fit together.

Or something. I'm tired and I can't quite figure out what I'm trying to say. Alas.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:04:49 PM »

SOAD is one of those bands where their songs get stuck in your head and you actually like it.

Except for Chop Suey, which is one of my least favorite songs from Toxicity. Sucks that it's their biggest song... $:\$

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #10 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:05:16 PM »

Yeah, I can see where you're getting. Either way, they were never meant to be taken as a serious band. I mean, Daron used to do super crazy shit on stage and play with half-ass out.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #11 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:07:11 PM »

One of the first bands I ever loved. Love all their albums though Steal This Album is my favourite.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #12 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:11:22 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30dy6T6YbzA

Watch Daron. He's nuts.

I love how in all their performances the drummer always manages to keep his cool, while the other 3 guys are wreaking havoc

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:12:15 PM »

I once heard someone say that SOAD's drummer and Kristen Stewart should date since they have the same personality.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:19:48 PM »

Quote from: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on July 26, 2013, 10:12:15 PM

I once heard someone say that SOAD's drummer and Kristen Stewart should date since they have the same personality.

Crap, that would be amazing.

Jaffa · « **Reply #15 on:** July 27, 2013, 12:57:39 AM »

System of a Down hurts my brain.

And I love it.

ariich · « **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2013, 01:53:32 AM »

I agree that. while Serj has the far more sultry and gorgeous voice, the way their voice's blend together and play off each other is fantastic.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #17 on:** July 27, 2013, 05:41:43 AM »

Inevitable :

System Of A Down / Toxicity

Steal This Album

Mezmerize

Hypnotize.

ariich · « **Reply #18 on:** July 27, 2013, 06:07:17 AM »

Mesmerize
Toxicity
Hypnotize
Steal This Album
SOAD

krands85 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 27, 2013, 06:20:19 AM »

Toxicity
Hypnotize
Mesmerize
SOAD
Steal This Album

Dark Castle · « **Reply #20 on:** July 27, 2013, 06:35:07 AM »

Quote from: ariich on July 27, 2013, 06:07:17 AM

Mesmerize
Toxicity
Hypnotize
Steal This Album
SOAD

Kotowboy · « **Reply #21 on:** July 27, 2013, 06:43:28 AM »

Not sure how anyone can put the debut last.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #22 on:** July 27, 2013, 06:46:32 AM »

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on July 26, 2013, 10:11:22 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30dy6T6YbzA

Watch Daron. He's nuts.

I love how in all their performances the drummer always manages to keep his cool, while the other 3 guys are wreaking havoc

Daron can barely even play live.

ariich · « **Reply #23 on:** July 27, 2013, 08:18:41 AM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on July 27, 2013, 06:43:28 AM

Not sure how anyone can put the debut last.

Quite easily.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 27, 2013, 09:10:19 AM »

I've listened to Mezmerize and Toxicity, both are awesome, but the former is a bit better.
I haven't checked out the other three, though I listened to a bit of Hypnotize and it didn't really grab me...

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #25 on:** July 27, 2013, 09:13:26 AM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on July 27, 2013, 06:46:32 AM

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on July 26, 2013, 10:11:22 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30dy6T6YbzA

Watch Daron. He's nuts.

I love how in all their performances the drummer always manages to keep his cool, while the other 3 guys are wreaking havoc

Daron can barely even play live.

To be fair, that performance was in the peak of their insanity. Nowadays, he puts a pretty good show (performance-wise).

My rankings:

Toxicity
System of a Down
Mesmerize
Hypnotize
Steal this Album

Kotowboy · « **Reply #26 on:** July 27, 2013, 09:37:55 AM »

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on July 27, 2013, 09:13:26 AM

To be fair, that performance was in the peak of their insanity. Nowadays, he puts a pretty good show (performance-wise).

Nah i've seen a few recent instances where he is just unable to play.

Onno · « **Reply #27 on:** July 27, 2013, 09:46:19 AM »

SoaD are amazing. Going to see them live in August. And by the way, https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=3496.455 .

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #28 on:** July 27, 2013, 09:53:50 AM »

Dang, tried to search for the thread and couldn't find it

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 27, 2013, 09:56:17 AM »

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on July 27, 2013, 09:53:50 AM

Dang, tried to search for the thread and couldn't find it

Use the A-Z index of band threads next time. XD

Scorpion · « **Reply #30 on:** July 27, 2013, 02:00:08 PM »

Hypnotize is the best album ever Soldier Side the best song System the best band

Now that we've gotten that out the way, I was just talking with my dad about the live concert we went to today. I still remain the opinion that it was the best concert that I have ever been to.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 27, 2013, 02:02:38 PM »

You saw SOAD?

Scorpion · « **Reply #32 on:** July 27, 2013, 02:10:10 PM »

Yeah, on their... 2011 tour, I think it was? In Berlin. Amazing concert, even though though they a) didn't do an encore and b) my watch was stolen.

Totally worth it.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #33 on:** July 27, 2013, 02:11:15 PM »

Jelly. Except for the watch part.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #34 on:** July 27, 2013, 03:21:23 PM »

Steal This Album
Toxicity
Mesmerize
Hypnotize
SOAD

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

Author Topic: The System of a Down thread. (Read 1635 times)