Audio CD review:
System of a Down - Toxicity (Limited Edition Including Bonus CD-Rom)

System of a Down - Toxicity (Limited Edition Including Bonus CD-Rom)

Band: System of a Down Title: Toxicity (Limited Edition Including Bonus CD-Rom) Rating: Release Date: 04 September, 2001 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Prison Song 2: Needles 3: Deer Dance 4: Jet Pilot 5: X 6: Chop Suey! 7: Bounce 8: Forest 9: ATWA 10: Science 11: Shimmy 12: Toxicity 13: Psycho 14: Aerials 15: Arto

Editoral Review Here the Los Angeles-bred foursome tackle everything from government ("Prison Song") to cocaine-crazed groupies ("Psycho") in a more pointed and aggressive manner than Rage Against the Machine. System of a Down's sophomore effort is a musically and lyrically ambitious 14-song collection that's even more left-of-center and powerful than their 1998 self-titled debut. Serj Tankian's hardcore vocals and occasional Middle Eastern flourishes ("Science") contribute to the unique, ultra-intense, and quirky qualities of System circa 2001. Unexpected time changes and death-metal-like intensity give way to mellower moments, all of which make for demanding but irresistible listening. Toxicity is a masterful, unusual, and forceful opus. This release includes a bonus CD-ROM that includes behind-the-scenes footage, band commentary, and concert clips. --Katherine Turman .. You can see a complete list of all System of a Down discography, or go back to the System of a Down tabs