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System of a Down — 1998

System of a Down

System of a Down
Released 1998Metal
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Reviewed by Callum Ashworth, 247 Album Verdict

A frantic, political nu-metal debut of unhinged invention. Heavy and influential. A breakthrough. The highest-ranked System of a Down album in the collection.

On vinyl: Original '90s vinyl varies — some pressings are excellent, others poorly quality-controlled.

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