Album
System Of A Down
1998 · Rock
72 collectors on Gatefold own this
System Of A Down is a Metal album by System Of A Down, originally released in 1998. On Gatefold: 104 pressings tracked, owned by 72 collectors.
About
System of a Down is the debut studio album by the American heavy metal band System of a Down, released on June 30, 1998, by American Recordings and Columbia Records. The album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in February 2000. After the success of the band's following album, Toxicity (2001), System of a Down was certified platinum and has since gone double platinum. The album is generally considered nu metal and alternative metal, both of which would become staples for the band. Lyrical themes throughout the album vary, with many songs following a theme of.
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Tracklist
- 1Suite-Pee2:31
- 2Know2:56
- 3Sugar2:33
- 4Suggestions2:44
- 5Spiders3:35
- 6DDevil1:43
- 7Soil3:25
- 8War?2:40
- 9Mind6:16
- 10Peephole4:04
- 11CUBErt1:49
- 12Darts2:42
- 13P.L.U.C.K.3:38
Sound DNA
- Metal
- Nu Metal
- abrasive
- frenzied
- political
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Released in a clear jewel case with transparent tray and an 8-page fold-out booklet, containing lyrics, credits, notes and photo.
Parental Advisory warning label is fixed on case as a sticker.
Some copies have the following additional hype stickers:
- White/gold star sticker with black font.
- Blue Best Value hype sticker with red font.
- Black sticker with yellow/white font, 'System Of A Down. Featuring Sugar. As seen on main stage Ozzfest '99.
On this particular release there is CTDP 095532 written on CD Face under CK 68924.
On this almost identical release, System Of A Down (US) (opens in a new tab), there is no CTDP 095532 written on CD Face.
Recorded at Sound City, Van Nuys, CA.
Vocals and additional recording at Akademie Mathematique of Philosophical Sound Research, Hollywood, CA.
Mixed at Record Plant, Hollywood, CA & Hollywood Sound, Hollywood, CA.
Mastered at Sony Studios, New York, NY.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Daron MalakianBAND , GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS ELECTRIC GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS GUITAR , BACKING VOCALS
- John DolmayanBAND , DRUMS DRUMS
- Rick RubinPIANO
- Serj TankianBAND , VOCALS, KEYBOARDS, SAMPLER BAND , VOCALS, KEYBOARDS, SAMPLES KEYBOARDS
- Shavo OdadjianBAND , BASS BASS
72 collectors on Gatefold own this · 104 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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