System of a down new album? (opinion)

I am MAN

Hey,

Not really a fan of S.O.A.D but the album has some nice fast guitar playing that sounds excellent.
Anyone else have an opinion on it?


Mark

bombidol

personally i think its pretty muck. it might grow on me. But its just widdly muck to me at the moment. They are real kinda throwaway guitar riffs that are being compensated for by vocal melodies that they could never pull off live.

I am MAN

Never seen them live or listened to any of the previous albums the full way through. A few tracks on this strikes me as decent though.
Sure it didn't cost money anyway

Mark

Nightwish

i thought it was very good. i like their old stuff 2, but this is even better

angelofdeath

i have it on constant rotation, just can't get enough of it, obviously it's no toxicity but it's a hell of a lot better than steal this album, i'd say it's about on par with their first self titled album

favourite tracks atm are old school hollywood and violent pornograghy

fortuneg

I think this album has some of their best riffs but unfortunatly the songs don't stand up there with those on SOAD & Toxicity.
Less of Daron singing would be nice too!

OLDYELLAR

I thought it wasnt out until the 16th?

fortuneg

I heard it was the 17th;)

open_book

dont like the guitar on the new single, forget the name, sounds very dry.

Undergod

Only heard the two singles from it, Cigaro and BYOB. Cigaro not so good but I think BYOB is excellent. So angry.


Eagerly anticipating the 16th...

OLDYELLAR

ou cant wait myself!

senordingdong

I thought it was muck at first myself, but it grew on me after a while....a few of the tracks are very infectious.

Not gold, nor is it the return to the original style that we all want but I'm satisfied all the same.

Töpher

Just acquired it there and put it onto the Zen. Will let ye know what I think tomorrow after I've listened ot it.

senordingdong

Just give it a fair chance.

tibor

I can't help but laugh at some of it.
"Hey man, look at me rockin out, I'm on the RADIOOO"

Cool riffs though, and catchy melodies.
Some very strange song structures, and other general weirdness.
Not sure whether it's a good thing yet.

I am MAN

OLDYELLAR wrote:

I thought it wasnt out until the 16th?

Haven't you heard of illegal downloading? You should try it

goin'_to_the_PS

i lost fate after steal this album, looking back, thank god *shudders*

Energizer

The album was leaked onto the net last week! I got it third party and can't bloody stop listening to it! God it's good!

I am MAN

Energizer wrote:

The album was leaked onto the net last week! I got it third party and can't bloody stop listening to it! God it's good!

It was earlier than last week

OLDYELLAR

could i get it on soulseek?

Undergod

I hate my 56k dialup. And I can't get broadband out in da shticks.

Civilian_Target

Its quite wierd, even for System of a Down. And quite a bit slower and mellower than their previous albums. Its got its moments, its no Toxicity but its still reasonably good...

eljono

I can't wait to hear it.
Have to say I think Steal This Album is very good. It's no Toxicity but there are some classic tracks on it. Roulette is an excellent song and the way it breaks in from Thetawaves is class. I do think they should have left Chicken'Stu out though and have the album start with Innervision, a very cool song.

BeanoFantastico

i saw BYOB live on SNL, and they pulled it off really well. Daron's vocals were pretty good too. Serj is also playing guitar now. THey did Arials and he played on that one.
THe idea of BYOB being too "radio friendly" is dumb though. A good song is a good song.

Undergod

'Radio Friendly'? That's not how I'd describe it.

But there is a 'Clean' version and an 'Excplicit Album' version.

It wasn't me!

You couldn't take Chicn'Stu out of Steal This Album! It's a great song, and it really kicks off the album well.

senordingdong

I guess 'fun' is the best word I can use to describe the new album.

Dathai

Cigaro has a nice chorus to it, not too fond of the rest though.

The Free Man

what a rocking album.

blast off
its party time
and where the **** are you?

Civilian_Target

The lyrics are mostly crap to be fair - the instrumentals are great, and its got a lot of variety which I'd say will keep you listening.

Some great lines though despite the mostly crap lyrics:

"Its a violent pornography, choking chicks and sodomy, the kind of **** you get on your TV"

Geiger

I've only heard BYOB and didn't really like it. The vocals are a bit annoying at times and the heavier parts just don't sound good. I'm not that big a fan of SOAD's earlier stuff though so regular fans will probably like it.

Gonzo

very dissapointed with this new album, I like B.Y.O.B., Cigaro and Violent Pornography, the rest are very average and this is after 4 listens to the album, I then played their debut album and Toxicity afterwards again and those classics made this new album sound even more average:(

j0e

"violent pornogaphy, Choking chicks and sodiamy" classic

goin'_to_the_PS

i can't decide if i like the singers new hair style

senordingdong

It's not new.

That was his original hairstyle.

projectmayhem

indeed. i've explained this to many people, and they still comment on it being new and "not nice on him"... because it matters to the music, y'know...

anyway, the album kicks ass, though the guitars do drown out the rest at times, and it's too short...

senordingdong

Ofcourse his hair is important.

The decline in coolness of his hairstyle is obviously directly proportional to the quality of their songs.

Anyway...it is a bit short but then again all of their albums have been.
Do you not think that the guitars are very good though...a huge step up like.

ballsmahoney

Its a bit short,but then again it is only part one of a
double album.Second part is out in August

Undergod

I listened to moost of it this morning.

The songs are good but they're kinda similar. I likes it though.

gucci

got the album yesterday, have listened to it about 10 times.first impressions were not fantastic,BYOB being the stand out track i thought.
After a few listens most the songs fit into the catchy category, RADIO being the biggest sinner but i like the kind of reggae interlude in the middle, a nice touch.
Too many of the songs seem to rely more on the catchy lyrics than the music. Not enough interesting intros or winging solos, solos were never the strong point of darons but i intros to previous material was always good.

Its not as good as any of their previous albums,including steal this album but its a worthwhile addition. however 37minutes of music is a bit cheeky, i know their not famed for long albums but do the really expect us to believe that none of the tracks from this cd couldnt have been cut to make a decent 60 minute album from this one and the hypnotize album....sorta reeks of profit making...........anyone else agree??

Undergod

Not at all samey, on second listen.

Velly implessed.

dregin

I really like this album. Have had it on the psp since yesterday and just listen on repeat

gucci

actually iv changed my opinion slightly, this album is septic, if i wanted catchy music i would have got sissor sisters or the darkness. this album is by far systems worst material. listened to toxicity and 1st album last night, then the new one and i actually turned it off.tink it will be gathering dust in the glove box of my car for a while or i might lone it to someone and forget to ask for its return

Tar.Aldarion

i like it a lot not as good as the others though but that would have been very hard

OLDYELLAR

Its insane , I love it!!
The lyrics are so funny , Brilliant!

AdMMM

tbh its not a great album, its only a slight improvement on Steal This Album which I think we all know was muck.

There are a few good riff's here and there and some comical lyrics, but if I wanted something comical I would listen to Billy Connolly.

By listening to this album you just know that they are going to be terrible live!

I'd only barely give it 5/10 and will probably rarely listen to a track on this album again!

OLDYELLAR

Ah I thought steal this album was brilliant!!Id love to see em live Id give mesmerize 8 out of 10.

dregin

They're amazing live.

Matthewthebig

|.Murderer.| wrote:

tbh its not a great album, its only a slight improvement on Steal This Album which I think we all know was muck.

There are a few good riff's here and there and some comical lyrics, but if I wanted something comical I would listen to Billy Connolly.

By listening to this album you just know that they are going to be terrible live!

I'd only barely give it 5/10 and will probably rarely listen to a track on this album again!

ah now Steal This Album improves the more you listen to it. also Mezmerize is a very good album. different but i likes it. 7 thumbs up

OLDYELLAR

Yea I felt steal this album really grew on me the more i listened to it.

Zombienosh

I think its a good album, but I find it hard to take seriously, Its real 'go out and get wasted and dance like a cabbage to it' kinda music.

I'd put it up there second with "Toxicity", The first album however will always be the best, IMO.