Scars On Broadway

About 1/3 of the tracks are good and really rock out. Good stuff!

Unfortunately, the remaining 2/3rds of the tracks are throwaway songs.

It's a good, honest record that ROCKS! Much like System of a Down records, you would either love it or hate - no middle ground. At times it does sound like SYstem because it has the same rhythm section as SOAD, but otherwise, it's really nice and refreshing. Buy it and play LOUD!

First off, I love System of a down and Serj Tankian. When I first heard Daron had a project coming out I was a bit skeptical. I like Daron, but I wasn't sure if he could pull off a whole album. Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised. I can honestly say that I like every song on this album and I can't say that for too many cd's. I would definitely buy this, even if I'd never heard of Daron Malakian.

This album is really interesting and addictive. Gets better after every listen. Its cool though, it kinda reminds me of how good and insane the movie "The Dark Knight" was, especially with the first track called "Serious" and Jokers famous line in the movie being, "Why so serious". It wasn't as epic and classic as "The Dark Knight" but I don't think that Malakian was aiming for that stature as he makes music for himself, and not for his fans, keeping his music within honest creativity. Every song is unique and isn't forced like some System songs. Simple yet powerful lyrics with a mix of punk, psychedelic, and metal riffs keeping us listeners very interested. The song "Cute Machines" starts off like a punk rock song, and switches to a grindcore blast beat in the breakdown. The whole album is based around highs and lows, but in a good way, becuase you never know what your gonna get and it all sounds good.

This CD has been in my player in the car non-stop since I received it. It is FANTASTIC. My husband and I both agree that there really isn't a bad song on the whole CD! How much new music can you really say that about these days? Every song is unique and gets into your mind and body, seriously. Some will have you doing 80 on the freeway with your windows down and your head thrashing around. Others will have you internalizing more, bringing thoughts and daydreams ranging from disturbing to inspiring. The music, the lyrics... it is all perfect, and will have you craving it's sound from morning till night. Get it!!!