Scars On Broadway

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With Malakian sitting in the Scars' producer chair, he and Dolmayan entered the studio last September, recorded nearly two-dozen songs for the album, and then whittled down the final track listing to 14 songs.

Many of the Scars on Broadway songs had their genesis years ago. "I like to let my songs marinate over time, that helps determine which ones speak to me the loudest," explained Malakian. Malakian, who penned or co-penned SOAD classics such as "Aerials," "Chop Suey!," "Hypnotize," and "B.Y.O.B.", wrote the Scars songs mostly on keyboards and a drum machine. On the new scars material Malakian injects more rock than metal, citing influences from Iggy Pop to David Bowie to Neil Young.

Different from the chaotic/alt/metal sound of SOAD, the Scars tracks are more song-based and showcase Malakian's varied writing style, from the simmering rock sound of "World Long Gone" to the melodic yet desolate "Universe." On the politically-tinged "3005," Malakian proves he is still as provocative as ever with the lyric, "Let's clap our hands for the president and Jesus Christ/And don't forget Charles Manson..." And "They Say," the first track leaked to the public, is heavy, but in more of a 1970s punk fashion. Some of the other confirmed tracks include "Enemy," ""Stoner Hate," "Babylon," and "Cute Machines."

Scars on Broadway has already played a handful of live shows, including Coachella 2008, where the Los Angeles Times singled them out as "one of the festival's hottest highlights." They also opened for Metallica at an L.A. benefit gig - SPIN said that their set "made it clear how little System's hiatus has dulled each man's hyperactive creativity." Scars plans to tour extensively to support the new album.

What Customers Say About Scars On Broadway:

if you like a different version of the same SOAD hardcore than get this and give it a try but honestly you have to be really into the band to even pick this up and stick with it. but personally i think daron kicks ass.

I knew Daron was a weird one. There are a few good songs, but he does too much weird/stupid stuff with his voice. This cd proves it. I wish System of a Down would get back together, so we don't get more of this crap. The lyrics are really. dumb, half the time.

With System splitting, it is very apparent who had the penchant for song writing between them. No longer do you look through the liner notes of SOAD's disography and have to guess who had more of an influence in the lyrics of a song when you see split credit between Malakian/Tankian. This album falls flat on its face with abhorent lyrical content. Daron Malakian must take 5 minutes per song and write whatever elementary school dribble that pops into his head.Musically, the album is acceptable but lyrics make it utterly forgettable.

Great effort for one half of SOAD. Maybe the only thing is that the voice (SOAD's guitarrist sings and plays guitar here) sounds kind of similar. Very solid album, great songs, uncompromised lyrics; I liked a lot from first hearing. Also, the vinyl alternative I bought is pretty good recorded, a well pressed one. This is relative because this is his way to sing, but is not as versatile as Serj's voice from SOAD. Give it a try.

Man, this is the most catchiest thing ive heard in a long time. Daron has mastered the art of writing great pop tunes and "heavying" them up a bit. Great riffs, brilliant vocal melodies and funny as hell lyrics, some pretty deep and insightful too. You can hear from this album, who exactly is the musical mastermind behind System of a Down. So disappointed they have pulled out of "Soundwave 2009". If you like anything about SOAD you MUST get this album.