Serj Tankian Elect the Dead (2007) Genre: Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock

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