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Toxicity

System of a Down Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (28 July 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony Music CMG
  • ASIN: B00005N648
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,580 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Those frustrated by metal's alleged role in the dumbing-down of popular music should be forced to listen to Toxicity, the superb second album by System of a Down. Raising the bar for an entire generation of metalheads, Toxicity is an album as clever as it is loud. Weaving together influences as diverse as the dark thrash of Slayer, the ranting political frustration of the Dead Kennedys, the melodic alternative metal of Faith No More and the Eastern European music of their heritage (the four band members all have Armenian roots), this is an album unlike any other--with the possible exception of their own debut. Erratic time changes and staccato riffs are complemented by vocalist Serj Tankian's outstanding voice, which can switch from a high-pitched nasal warble to the darkest of metal growls instantly. Even the songs themselves set System of a Down apart from their nu-metal peers, running the gamut from socio-political themes ("Prison", "Deer Dance") to social observations ("Needles") to cocaine-addled groupies ("Psycho"). And, lest all this seriousness get a bit much, SOAD demonstrate their wittier side on "Bounce", while the three-and-a-half-minute epic "Chop Suey!" is the cleverest metal single heard since Faith No More decided to call it quits. Infact, like FNM's rightly regarded classic Angel Dust, Toxicity marks a major step forward not just for a band, but for the entire genre of heavy-metal music. --Robert Burrow

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars What can I say? This album is amazing 24 Oct 2001
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
When I originally got this album I was very worried that I might not like it at all. I had only heard some of SOAD's songs from their first album, which were good and "Chop suey". The problem is it took me a while to get into "Chop suey". At first I didn't know whether to like or dislike it but now I just can't get enough of it.

So, I put the CD in and was instantly pulled away into the world of SOAD. This album is one of those albums which doesn't have one song that I skip or hate, every song is great. It is an amazing album, so original and so creative. The lyrics are brilliant, everything is brilliant about it. I've listened to it about a 100 times and I am not sick and tired of any one song. I couldn't believe that an album could be so great.

System have instantly become one of my favorite bands and the one thing I like about them is they don't need to swear or shock anyone to get you to buy the album. ...

This is by far album of the year, another great album is Incubus "Morning view".

Thank you for listening.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars ONE_OF_THE_GREATEST_ALBUMS_IN_THE_WORLD!!! 24 July 2004
Format:Audio CD
I first borrowed this album upon hearing Chop Suey! from a friend and when I listened to the album I was astounded, I couldn't believe how good it was. IT takes a few listens to get fully into but trust me when you do, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Upon closer listening, you will find that every song is brilliant, there isn't one you can fault. The album never gets tiring throughout because every song is new, different and amazingly catchy! What is brilliant about Toxicity is that every song has a deep powerful meaning fused with intense and outstanding rock music. Trust me even if you are not a fan of System Of A Down or Rock music in general, get this album because I believe you will be very surprised! I will rate each song out of 10 for you because they are all excellent:

1. Prison Song - 9/10 - Such a brutal and startling open to this album, Prison Song is catchy (you'll be humming it everywhere) while its political theme plays strong in your mind..Excellent start

2. Needles - 9/10 - Needles highlights an important theme by way of excellent music and vocals, this too is very catchy and the vocals are powerful especially the slow bridge in the middle of the song

3. Deer Dance - 9/10 - Starts off heavy with excellent vocals and catchy chorus. The theme too is serious but portrayed wonderfully through music

4. Jet Pilot - 8/10 - This song, while not as powerful as the previous, is still excelent with great vocals and The Armenian roots of the group seeping through to give anusual but great sound.

5. X - 8/10 - This song precedes the outstanding Chop Suey! and may seem weak in comparison but is actually great, catchy, angry
rock music!

6. Chop Suey! - 11/10 - I have given Chop Suey! 11/10 because it is without a dobt the best song on the track, from its toe tapping simple beginnig to the heavy rock and slow but powerful singing chorus this song is a 3.5 minute epic which plays like a mini opus going from slow to fast, quiet to loud and yet the theme is no less powerful! Absolutely brilliant!

7. Bounce - 7/10 - I have given Bounce 7/10 because it is the "fun, lighter" song on the album but it is very catchy and is still a great song

8. Forest - 10/10 - My joint second favourite song with Toxicity because its fantastic beat, its brilliant dark theme and astonishing vocals of Serj Tankian which range from heavy to light, quiet to screaming its an excellent song!

9. ATWA - 9/10 - I love this song as it is one of the slower songs on the album with beautiful, sad vocals and the music going from slow to heavy like emotions going from sad to angry. This song's theme is excellent of a tragic lovve song.

10. Science - 9/10 - Science and Shimmy are two of the most catchiest sing aloud songs on the album showing the ability of S.O.A.D to sing about any subject and make it sound brilliant. The Armenian sound makes this song stand out and sound exotic

11. Shimmy - 9/10 - See Science

12. Toxicity - 10/10 - The second best song on the album (joint with Forest) is a slower yet powerful song with a strong theme and excellent vocals

13. Psycho - 8/10 - A song with themes about groupies and junkies could have been very serious and controversial but S.O.A.D make the song catchy and it makes you want to sing out loud no matter where you are

14. Aerials - 9/10 - An epic and excellent end to a brilliant album with a stunning beat and vocals

Toxicity Should be in anybody's C.D. collection especially Rock collection and Chop Suey! should be with the Greatest Rock Songs of all time! Serj Tankian's vocals are astonishing ranging from loud to quiet, calm to screaming and the music supports his voice with brilliant beats the themes of these songs cause Toxicity to be one the Greatest Albums ever because these song make you want sing, dance and especially This Music Makes You Think! Buy This Powerful and Brilliant Album NOW!!!

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars PHENOMENAL! 29 Sep 2001
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This album moved me in the same way as Rage and Nirvana, etc did years ago, and as At the Drive-In, Radiohead and Tool are doing at the moment. It is the sound of a genius band at work, all completely in tune with each other and contributing 100% to their collective soul. It's amazing to buy an album where the single (Chop Suey!) doesn't stand out like a sore thumb, cos really any of the tracks could be singles...it's one of those consistent masterpieces.

Clever, inventive, original, unpredicatable putting the fashionable 'nu-metal' bands to shame...you have to buy this album, it's the best thing I've heard for ages and God knows I waste a lot of money on cd's! BUY IT NOW MOTHERS!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!!!
A friend of mine recommended System Of A Down to me 10 years ago and I ignored him don't make the same mistake as I did this album is AWESOME In every way extremely angry
Published 1 month ago by Mr. J. Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars Good job
Great album, arguably one of the best in the last decade or so.

Well worth the buy if you're a metal fan, these guys are creative and good fun.
Published 10 months ago by Harry W
3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed opinions
I expected more from this album: I knwo the outstanding songs (Toxicity, Chop suey!) and had great expectations having read the positive reviews. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Pari Davide
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a steal
At this price it is almost criminal not to buy this album, there are thrash metal bands and there are 'Thrash Metal Bands' and they fall into the later category. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. C. Duval
5.0 out of 5 stars A trend-setting masterpiece that's yet to be surpassed.
A trend-setting masterpiece that's yet to be surpassed.

Toxicity. I first heard this album on the day of its UK release in 2001, after hearing Chop Suey on the radio,... Read more
Published on 15 May 2009 by N. P. Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cd!
Obviously well used but it plays perfectly so this doesn't matter. Speedy delivery, very good price. Would use again.
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Published on 10 May 2009 by K. E. Binley
5.0 out of 5 stars Fel in love with this album!
As soon as I had listened to all the songs in full at least once, I knew that SOAD would be my favourite band, as they were when the album came out and still are now! :D
Published on 15 Dec 2008 by Mr. M. Gallienne
5.0 out of 5 stars System rule supreme
Their debut was stunning - there's no denying it. Mixing power, fury and at times comic instrumentation and vocals, it was always going to be a hard album to beat. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2008 by P. Limmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Album Ever Made
Seriously, this is an incredible album and System of a Down are a truly unique band that have become the success that they are through creating music like nothing heard before. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2008 by Steven Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars S.O.A.D
the best system of a down album (not as heavy as the first one but still the best)
Published on 4 Sep 2007 by fast review
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