 | Tracklist:
1. Soldier Side - Intro
2. B.Y.O.B.
3. Revenga
4. Cigaro
5. Radio/Video
6. This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song
7. Violent Pornography
8. Question!
9. Sad Statue
10. Old School Hollywood
11. Lost In Hollywood
Release Date: 2005 | |
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On 79 Lists
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One thing that really stands out about System of a Down is their lyrical prowess, and their vocal style. I have yet to find another band that is similiar to SOAD in their vocal style. As to their lyrical prowess, SOAD is a perfect example of an intelligent rock band. They definitely have something to say about the world, and B.Y.O.B. is a good example of that, with lines like "Why don't the presidents fight the war?" and "Why do they always send the poor?". Also, some of their other songs are about drugies and prostitutes, and other things that are wrong with the world today. While most of their stuff is political, not all of it is, but it all has a point to put out into the media. As for the music itself, as musicians they are also pretty technical, which is somewhat rare in bands that focus on ideals in their lyrics. This album is devoid of solos, but it has decent riffs and grooves that fit with the vocals and with the other instruments. Some people dislike the singers' vocals, so it may be an acquired taste. Excellent Album.
Pros:
+Vocal Diversity
+Lyrics
+Great Harmony between instruments & vocalists
Cons:
-Some find the vocals to be annoying
-No solos
-Somewhat simple instrumental parts
4/5
NOTE: This was originally a blurb, and i'm working on making it longer so it's a more useful review. So don't needlessly neg it. I don't really know how it became a review.
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Album Rating: 4.5
i agree completely. nice blurb
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Amazing. I agree, but you already know that of course, considering we had a conversation about how B.Y.O.B. was actually saying meaningful things. Lol, great job (again)!!
| | | Album Rating: 4 | Sound Off
It's funny how we think bands are smart simply because they criticize the government, isn't it? Still, a pretty good blurb.
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It is an intelligent band. I mean sure, a lot of bands criticize the american government, but combined with their mocking vocal style and the lyrics themselves, these guys DO do it differently, and intelligently.
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Nice blurb, this album seems more mainstream than any other SOAD atempt.
| | | Album Rating: 4
I'm confused...how'd this become a review instead of a blurb?
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All blurbs of sufficient length became reviews. I wouldn't suggest bumping any more of them, unless you want to take the chance of someone ignorantly negging it.
| | | Album Rating: 4
Hmmmm....perhaps I should edit it and make it longer when I have the time... eh 
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System Of A Down and smart lyrics? I think not.
| | | Album Rating: 4
^^^why not? explain. What's so unintelligent about them?
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
They acually are smart. Great blurb.
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
They acually are smart. Great blurb.
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
Damn these double posts! I hate this computer!
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