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Thread started 03/03/10 11:54am

wasitgood4u

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System of a Down - what do u guys think of them?

I've only ever been marginally aware of their music (yep, under a rock for a decade or two), but I teach at a school where all the kids (well, the boys at least) are big fans.

Been checking them out on Utube but haven't formed a final opinion yet - they feel a bit like a watered down Rage Against the Machine. Not as formulaic and pop-crap as all that Nu-Metal buulshit, but not really pushing the envelope and seeming to mainly be playing to the crowd.

Any takers?
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Reply #1 posted 03/03/10 11:56am

meow85

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Don't like 'em, don't hate 'em. They're just a band that's there. shrug
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Reply #2 posted 03/03/10 11:58am

trueiopian

IMO, the best band - ever mushy
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Reply #3 posted 03/03/10 12:34pm

rmartin70

I like them. I have seen them three times in concert, and they never disappoint.
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Reply #4 posted 03/03/10 3:04pm

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whiny and depressing

i used 2 affiliate with a few people who were into them.
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Reply #5 posted 03/03/10 3:10pm

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Seen them live and they rocked.

Love the Toxicity album (especially 'Aerials' and 'Chop Suey!'), love the Mezmerize album (particularly 'BYOB' and 'Cigaro').....wasn't keen on the Hypnotize album.
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Reply #6 posted 03/03/10 3:55pm

egyptkizzee

I like them. I have never seen them live but hear good things.I really like the song empty walls. smile
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Reply #7 posted 03/03/10 4:06pm

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wasitgood4u said:

I've only ever been marginally aware of their music (yep, under a rock for a decade or two), but I teach at a school where all the kids (well, the boys at least) are big fans.

Been checking them out on Utube but haven't formed a final opinion yet - they feel a bit like a watered down Rage Against the Machine. Not as formulaic and pop-crap as all that Nu-Metal buulshit, but not really pushing the envelope and seeming to mainly be playing to the crowd.

Any takers?



Well! "All System Are Down"(SOAD) for short they do talk about the goverment alot so thats 1 of the upside, of the group. 2 they have amazing guitar I love "Chop Suey" of the Toxicity album the best. But what do I know you are the Teacher.
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Reply #8 posted 03/04/10 1:19am

TyphoonTip

Great Band. Incredibly creative and talented.

...but occasionally difficult to listen to.
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Reply #9 posted 03/04/10 2:49am

novabrkr

Meh.
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