Description
With Rage Against the Machine disbanded, System of a Down ascend to the political aggro-rock throne, and with Steal This Album, the Los Angeles-based quartet prove themselves worthy to wear the crown. A play on the late activist Abbie Hoffman's Steal This Book, the album consists of 16 System songs from the mid-1990s through 2001. The band stresses the songs are not "B-sides or outtakes"; in fact, they clearly show System at their apex. These smart, varied songs feature Serj's frenetic, staccato, Jello Biafra-like phrasing atop the band's edgy, commanding, metal-meets-punk base. From the funny, frantic "Chic 'N' Stu," to "F**k the System," "A.D.D. (American Dream Disorder)," and "Boom!" System keep listeners guessing with discomfiting time changes that match up with Serj's incendiary lyrics. In keeping with their creative, fan-oriented approach, System are releasing four limited runs of the CD, each version featuring artwork from a different band member. This is not escapist rock. It's an intense and eye-opening aural history lesson you can mosh to. --Katherine Turman
Tags
From our blog
-
What’s your criteria for buying a new winter coat?
Let’s be real. A good winter coat can be a major investment. But if you choose wisely, the coat will last forever (or at least a good long time) and remain trend-relevant for seasons to come. Here’s my criteria for buying a new coat: 1. It has to go with my boots/shoes Even though you shed your coat once you come in from the cold, outside, your coat is part of your outfit — which...
Added by
-
Buying home speakers
Looking to buy a new set of speakers for your home? The most important step in this process is determining what you need, whether it’s bookshelf speakers or a complex Surround Sound system. An opportunistic salesman will spot indecision from a mile away and take advantage by convincing you to buy things which won’t fit your needs. Bookshelf Speakers ...
© 2005-2009 StyleFeeder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.