System of a Down

[Avarice-ness]

I tend to forget how much I love SoaD, but then when I realize I don't really get tired of them and that I've been going to sleep 75% of the past few years to Toxicity, I'm filled with much love.

Then comes SNL, teaching me, that on that one day, they could not match a chord, in Aerials no less. Unless they can match as well as they do on CD, I don't plan on seeing them in concert, I've had the idea in mind that they had the ability to harmonize like angels, and SNL kind of shot that down. I DON'T WANT TO SEE THE TRUTH... I love them. ; ;

[Rinion]

Wow, I didn't know SoaD had so many haters. May God have mercy on your soul.

Toxicity was their best Album, most definately. Mes. and Hyp. were both really good. I personally cannot find a song of theirs I hate. I don't like a few of them, but I don't despise any of their music. Anyway, thanks for the comments.

Oh smurf you you pretentious twat.

Pretentious? How am I pretentious? It's not my fault you hate System of a Down. In fact, if I am not mistaken, it's yours. And, I'm not a twat either.

[Fuego]

I like their early works ... the self titled i assume thats what you're refering to when you say SoaD ?

I like the self titled, Toxicity is ok, and STA is ok to. After that i really don't care to listen to anymore from them. While they aren't the worst band i've heard, after listening to them for a while i just get sick and tired of hearing that whiney douche warble.

The fact the lyrics make no sense doesn't bother me, but IMHO they are just played out.

And yea i laughed really hard when i saw them on SNL ... makes me glad i went to see other concerts rather than theirs when i had the chance. I bet the tickets are laced with LSD and you're sooo high you don't realize that they suck ass live.

But seriously, who cares why you left the keys upon the table ... ?
Ho hum ...

[Mythra]

I tend to forget how much I love SoaD, but then when I realize I don't really get tired of them and that I've been going to sleep 75% of the past few years to Toxicity, I'm filled with much love.

Then comes SNL, teaching me, that on that one day, they could not match a chord, in Aerials no less. Unless they can match as well as they do on CD, I don't plan on seeing them in concert, I've had the idea in mind that they had the ability to harmonize like angels, and SNL kind of shot that down. I DON'T WANT TO SEE THE TRUTH... I love them. ; ;

I think I remember seeing that episode. I don't know much about the technical side of music but from what I remember, they sounded pretty damn good when I saw them in concert this past summer.

[chionos]

They are good in concert, though not because of any technical musical skill. They're just exciting performers. They're not bad musically, just not as technically gorgeous as some other bands(they're no Tool). Almost all current bands, in fact, are musical neanderthals compared to bands of the past like Pink Floyd or Rush. When it comes down to it, unless you're an arrogant Fascist, if the music's enjoyable it doesn't matter how elaborately technical it is. Of course, ultimately it's most desirable to hear perfectly organized music that is enjoyable as well, but that doesn't mean that sloppy enjoyable music can't be...enjoyed... as well.
No friggin clue what was up with the SNL debacle, but it may be a case like DMB's wherein quitting drugs/alcohol has a definate adverse effect on musical ability.
I do agree, though, that some of their stuff is utter nonsense. Even Korn's "Twist" is more provocative and intuitive than some of the garbled muck that SoaD produces.
Nevertheless in the midst of the muck there are some jewels.
I particularly enjoy Forest.

[Crushed Hope]

Crushed Hope, we do not speak to other members like that. Don't do it again.

I'm sorry but it isn't my fault that he thinks me disliking a band he likes is a big enough issue to warrant saying something as smurfing patronizing as "May god have mercy on your soul."

I don't go around telling people "May Odin watch over your sad self" when I think they do something totally smurfing stupid, or that I disagree with. Idiots will not get away with patronizing me via pushing their god upon me.

I don't care if I am making a big deal of this, it is smurfing <img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif">.

[jrgen]

Almost all current bands, in fact, are musical neanderthals compared to bands of the past like Pink Floyd or Rush.

Oh please.

[fire_of_avalon]

Crushed Hope, you do a lot of the pretentious thing in music threads yourself, telling other people their opinions on music is invalid, or that their taste is terrible. These are your opinions, and if you can present them in a respectful manner then we're all okay. If you can't be respectful, then don't say anything at all.

[BarelySeeAtAll]

im addicted to their song chop suey!!!!

[Crushed Hope]

Crushed Hope, you do a lot of the pretentious thing in music threads yourself, telling other people their opinions on music is invalid, or that their taste is terrible. These are your opinions, and if you can present them in a respectful manner then we're all okay. If you can't be respectful, then don't say anything at all.

Saying a band is horrible, saying someone has <img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"> taste in music, etc is one thing and simply a part of my critical and elitist nature but to patronize me to the point of saying "May god have mercy on your soul" because I dislike a band is total bull<img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif"><img src="/xxx.gif">.

[jrgen]

Maybe I'm not religious enough to see the issue here.

[Rinion]

Crushed Hope, we do not speak to other members like that. Don't do it again.

I'm sorry but it isn't my fault that he thinks me disliking a band he likes is a big enough issue to warrant saying something as smurfing patronizing as "May god have mercy on your soul."

I don't go around telling people "May Odin watch over your sad self" when I think they do something totally smurfing stupid, or that I disagree with. Idiots will not get away with patronizing me via pushing their god upon me.

I don't care if I am making a big deal of this, it is smurfing .

I apologize if you took a joke this far. I will make sure not to say anything of the sort again. However, that is no excuse for calling names. It's childish, to say the least. And, I did not push 'my God' upon you, and again, I was not talking directly to you.

Seriously, if you took offence by it, I apologize. :)

[GeneralSapphire]

I love Chop suey!!!!!!!!!
In fact we am listening to it right now!!!!!