System of a Down (lyrics, metal, albums, quote, band)

Merkaba · 06-26-2006, 06:13 AM

Yeah Mesmerize had a couple of moments but Hypnotise just plain sucked.

And why the fuck am I still getting emails about this damn thread, I've unsubscribed from it about 7 times now.

Raine · 06-26-2006, 10:20 AM

System of a Down.
Uggh.

They were better a few years ago back when Toxicity came out. Theyw ere at their peak then. This new stuff Mesmerize and Hypnotize. . . it has the same System feel to it but. . .
The instrumentals are still great. But something about the songs just . . .

But the good thing is, they still rock live. I saw them sometime last year and they still know how to do a good show.

So anybody going to Ozzfest to see them?

Kripes · 06-26-2006, 01:26 PM

They really were better with "Toxicity" and beforehand, but their stuff now is horrible. Good thing they're on a several year hiatus after Ozzfest. I hate Daron's voice.

Raine · 06-26-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kripes

They really were better with "Toxicity" and beforehand, but their stuff now is horrible. Good thing they're on a several year hiatus after Ozzfest. I hate Daron's voice.

I heard they were gonna start some side projects.

And I personally think they're best album was their self titled System of a Down
Toxicity was just them when they reacher a certain peak in their career and were able to appeal to a larger audience

metaliger · 06-29-2006, 10:43 AM

I don't like their newer albums either, the lyrics to 3/4 of the songs suck because Daron wrote. But some of the songs (U-Fig, Tentative, Holy Mountains, This Cocaine...) are pretty good and thought out. Daron should just go back to playing guitar and occaisionally singing.

Alo · 06-26-2006, 01:41 PM

There ok, I copied their newest album, listened a few times, and now it's under my bed rotting away. Though I still listen to Toxicity from time to time.

Raine · 06-26-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alo

There ok, I copied their newest album, listened a few times, and now it's under my bed rotting away. Though I still listen to Toxicity from time to time.

Yeahccause Toxicity is good.
Hypnotize, Mesmerize they suck. Lyrically they've regressed.
I know I'm not the only one ti sense this, but haven't you guys noticed that the lyrics to Mesmerize and Hypnotize are rather catchy?
I liked their stuff when it didn't have that annoying catchiness to it.
I think that's why Mesmerize and Hypnotize aren't as appealing as their earlier stuff. It's like an experiment that blew up in their face or something

Kripes · 06-26-2006, 02:26 PM

Yeah, Raine. Daron has a new band, sadly. Even though he's pretty much the only writer I know it'll be worse than SOAD because he'll be the main and only singer. His voice is horrible.

Raine · 06-26-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kripes

Yeah, Raine. Daron has a new band, sadly. Even though he's pretty much the only writer I know it'll be worse than SOAD because he'll be the main and only singer. His voice is horrible.

I have never listened to a SOAD track or album for the lyrics. I'm in it solely for the isntrumentals. (Chop Suey and Aerials are exceptions)
And since SOAD has had their 15 minutes of fame and they're doomed to become has beens I imagine any side project from here on out will suck.
It was good while they lasted.

Maybe I cans sell my ticket stubs from their concerts on ebay back when they were good. Like two years ago when I saw them live. I think I can get maybe 300 hundred for it by the end of the year. What do you think?

Blain · 06-27-2006, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Kripes

Yeah, Raine. Daron has a new band, sadly. Even though he's pretty much the only writer I know it'll be worse than SOAD because he'll be the main and only singer. His voice is horrible.

Wow really Daron has a new band? Ouch I hope S.O.A.D can recover

06-26-2006, 06:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Merkaba Whitewater! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,882	Yeah Mesmerize had a couple of moments but Hypnotise just plain sucked. And why the fuck am I still getting emails about this damn thread, I've unsubscribed from it about 7 times now. __________________ She thinks I'm a reclusive genius, she's going to be very disappointed when she finds out i'm a reclusive wanker

06-26-2006, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Raine Full-Time Hellion Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: PA Posts: 1,519	System of a Down. Uggh. They were better a few years ago back when Toxicity came out. Theyw ere at their peak then. This new stuff Mesmerize and Hypnotize. . . it has the same System feel to it but. . . The instrumentals are still great. But something about the songs just . . . But the good thing is, they still rock live. I saw them sometime last year and they still know how to do a good show. So anybody going to Ozzfest to see them? __________________ A pair of powerful spectacles has sometimes sufficed to cure a person in love. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

06-26-2006, 01:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Alo Scarf Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 717	There ok, I copied their newest album, listened a few times, and now it's under my bed rotting away. Though I still listen to Toxicity from time to time. __________________ I rocked my shoelaces untied

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06-26-2006, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kripes CallingToAllUnbelievers Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 199	They really were better with "Toxicity" and beforehand, but their stuff now is horrible. Good thing they're on a several year hiatus after Ozzfest. I hate Daron's voice.

06-29-2006, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
metaliger Music Addict Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 92	I don't like their newer albums either, the lyrics to 3/4 of the songs suck because Daron wrote. But some of the songs (U-Fig, Tentative, Holy Mountains, This Cocaine...) are pretty good and thought out. Daron should just go back to playing guitar and occaisionally singing.

06-26-2006, 02:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kripes CallingToAllUnbelievers Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 199	Yeah, Raine. Daron has a new band, sadly. Even though he's pretty much the only writer I know it'll be worse than SOAD because he'll be the main and only singer. His voice is horrible.