Serj
Tankian
Elect the
Dead (2007)
Genre:
Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock
It took
me a while to accept this album, because one like myself, just wants Serj to keep pumping
out stuff like of System of a Down, and on this project he strays away from the
heavier side of things and explores other ways to deliver his musical music.
Vocals and Lyrics: His vocal
work, lyrics and execution is very similar to his work on System. 9
Instrumentation:
Guitar, Bass
and Keys: Serj plays most of the instrumentation, nothing brilliant but they
serve the songs.
Drums: Drums
are really good and intense in some of the songs, lots of double kick pedals on
some tracks, John Dolmayan (on a few tracks) and Bryan the Brain Manta (Praxis,
Primus and Guns and Roses), maintain the heavy metal essence of this project.
7.25
Melody and/or
Structure: Serj sing a lot, so melody is pretty dominant and it gives an epic
feel to the songs. 10
Sound, Production and Feeling:
A clean but basic production. 8
Songs: The album has a perfect
mix of those eccentric System of Down type tracks and epic songs that make this
album enjoyable. 12
Originality: You see Serj in a
new light, we see him starting walk down the road of a more alternative and experimental
Serj Tankian. 8
Overall: 54.25
