The things that may turn fans off is the complexity of the songs. And after this, I will have very high expectations about future works. All I can say is that their next record will be huge. SOAD has been quoted in saying that this is "the link" from Toxicity to their new album.
This album stands above not only any other metal record, but also most records released this year. Despite this, the songs still feel refreshing. What some of you may or may not know is that these are all outtakes from both their previous works. The actual politically charged songs contain the topics of advertising, war, starvation, television, and the overall influence of politicians and the media. It's quite a trip when you listen to the album in it's entirety, words can't even describe it. You are then taken on a roller coaster of a ride through this album going through the more radio friendly single "Innvervision" to the angry, anti-war "Boom!", the Knight Rider influenced (for lack of a better term)"I-E-A-I-A-I-O" to their slower songs at the end "Roulette" and "Streamline". I was shocked by the song and this is always a good thing. I wasn't expecting this type of song to open. The first song off this album is "Chic 'N' Stu" which is something that came out of left field, both lyrically and musically. There is no booklet, if you want lyrics and credits you need to go to the back of the album case, type in a special address to access them. The other cover is a simple disc that looks like a blank CD you'd buy in a store with the words "System Of A Down" and "Steal This Album!" scribbled across the disc thus making it look like you actually burnt it. The actual disc has 5 differant designs, 4 done by the actual band members, each who designed the album. The actual cover (or lack of) get's creative points for me. "Steal This Album!" is one of the best albums of the year, in fact, I think this is their best work and one of the best albums to come out in a very long time (which is saying a lot considering what's been released as of late) It took me a while to figure out what this band was about, and I don't expect everyone to fall in love with this band nor this album right away (or at all). You don't need to like them, but as long as you are open minded, I'll be happy. So, with this being said, I suggest that you all keep in an open mind to this band. They have quickly become one of my personal favs. He then played some songs off "Toxicity", once again I was "eh, it's alright." I borrowed both cd's and sat down with an open mind and listened to both in entirety and I soon found myself hooked on this band. A friend of mine played a few songs from their first album and my response was "eh, it's alright". I wasn't a fan of System Of A Down until about 6 months ago. Or sure as hell more punk rock than Sum 41 or Simple Plan, thats for sure. Hmm.maybe they are more punk than people give think. This band is always willing to try something new whether fans like it or not. They refuse to to censor what they say and if you don't like it, tough cookies. They are politically charged and say what they want, when they want and don't hide their feelings.
They cross the boundries between metal, thrash, folk, jazz and hard rock and make into one huge eclectic sound, if you try and box this band into a genre, they will shock you and turn around and do something else. System Of A Down isn't exactly a punk band (or at least maybe they aren't in some people's eyes). Let's get a few things cleared right away.
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