This is SWEET! System Of A Down's "Sugar" gets vocally analyzed!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Use code CHARISMATIC50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/3qkTWIH

[@horimo8920]

Have you ever done a reaction to Ellen Greene? If not you should see one of her live performances. They are amazing.

[@venrakdrake]

Please do In Flames - Take This Life!

[@leonidasneves7972]

*GIRL!!* If u wanna a sample of what Serj can do with his voice, listen to MIND by them (doesn't have music video so do a lyric video) HIS VOICE IS INSANE IN THIS ONE

[@ЕвгенийФедотов-р2в]

Come on Russian Rock songs analysis! Please!

[@enzyme181]

You're gonna looooove Spiders🤘🤘🤘

[@alex2vallo]

Sugar was the first SOAD song I ever heard when I was 13. I think I became a fan about 10 seconds in.

[@frankvincent1408]

Same

[@imyoursuperbeast8220]

I remember seeing this on MTV. You know, that channel that actually used to play music?

[@DenisX4C]

Likewise

[@aTofuJunkie]

And this is why I've heard of Kombucha. 😂

[@mantism.d.8363]

Same bro...I used to listen to the local station at night before bed. And I'd always stay up way too late just so I could hear it again. Then be passing out in school the next day 😂

[@hegemonycricket2182]

I was at work in a kitchen when this song came out of the radio like a fireball. It was so striking, so interesting that i took a break and went outside to call the radio station to get the name of the band. The next day i bought the cd and i have been a huge fan since then, and still listen to their music almost daily. Amazing band.

[@joergojschaefer3521]

Ah, Elizabeth and SOAD...like a barrel of Nutella that never runs out! 🙂🙃🙂

[@amvelez10]

Such a great analogy 😂

[@creepycutiecrafty]

Somehow, that is a very precise description 😂

[@Dario.991]

Bro u just called her a barrel, that's fucked up

[@dillonsronce2583]

Even better

[@Robisquick]

One thing Serj is probably the greatest at out of any vocalist… is both enunciation and keeping on beat like exactly. Even when it’s fast, switching tempos.. he’s just so crisp.

[@jakesimm5889]

Love these soad reactions. Honestly what caught my attention in the first place. Love the enthusiasm about them!!

[@GORILA736]

SoAD live Big Day Out 2002. @The Charismatic Voice, if you ever venture back to experience SoAD in their full glory, then that be the realm to dive into as the audio quality on those videos are 👌

[@Riley.Brown_]

You should check out some Portishead. Beth Gibbons is a very talented vocalist (she does some opera as well!). I recommend Sour Times, live in Roseland NYC, 1998. Absolutely amazing performance with some awesome vocal techniques

[@samilouh8974]

Second this!

[@ecalzo]

yep .. saw them live a bunch of times.. every time a great experience they're such amazing musician and singer ... WOWOW

[@brettmarlar4154]

You hit every point (except for Darren's quirky guitar riffs on the verses) that makes this my all-time favorite SOAD song!

[@mattwillis4562]

Greetings Elizabeth!! I missed the live chat, but here you go in case no one said it there - Serj is the howler monkey, and yes that's Daron singing "Sugar". What you're seeing is Shavo mouthing along with the lyrics (he does it live also lol). Another great analysis of a great band and song. Thank you!!!

[@Hrkortegaard]

If you wanna hear another really great vocalist in metal, British progressive metal band TesseracT has just posted their new album - and vocalist Daniel Tompkins really sets it off, especially on “Legion”. It’s a must! Thank you for always such great content, your SOAD-reactions is always instant-click stuff 😅

[@amvelez10]

If you haven't done Spiders by SOAD yet, its so good. One of my all time favorites.

[@Tottenhamfan402]

I think this song perfectly shows soad’s style and just how bonkers they are

[@Corvid-w3b]

The beginning is reality. The song is chaotic. Take your sugar one way or the other. They don't care. Fear just keeps on winning.

[@dlb21987]

10:51 great pause 👍

[@timewave02012]

The opening to the Sugar music video makes more sense if you've seen the movie Network. It's not on the album.

[@johncardoso3037]

Sugar has always been one of my favorite soad song

[@asmodeopt]

Einar dropped a studio sing through of the song Below that is just something else.

[@chrisoakleyfx]

Yes!! Just yesterday I was thinking how cool it would be for you to do Sugar 😁

[@KoryBrooks]

@12:20 it reminds me of "Fred" from Spongebob in the episode where they sell chocolates, and Fred is screaming CHOOOOOCOOOLATE!!

[@MrCopiousCoffee]

Serj and Daron remind me of an Oreo because each part is good but the magic is only present together the way their voices play off of each other.

[@zorlab]

Fantastic! Radio/Video next pls!

[@bob20011]

This song is also talking about how working in daily grind and barely being able to make ends meet leads to people snapping (aka the lyrics like kick his lady, or the kill everyone but feeling better now) or having to do things like drugs (this is the theme you picked up on) to escape from this horrible reality. Opening news broadcast helps tie in this, then you see all the workers marching to work in the start, and throughout the video, then you see the guy in the opening news broadcast who was one of the workers talking about how he killed everyone but feels better now. Crazy how complex system of a down videos can get, and we are only talking about one aspect lol.

[@Not_a_bear]

You should give "Kill Rock n Roll" a reaction, the harmonies are amazing.

[@xtratoasty8044]

18:43, throat balls😂😂😂. Did not expect that haha

[@Роман-в4у9с]

From Russia with ❤. You a smart girl. Thank you for your job.

[@aluminumfalcon552]

You need to check out more SOAD, Daron also has fantastic bigger vocal parts that are very unique.

[@supremecookie]

I would love to watch a 6 hour video of you and Serj talking about music and life

[@JoseeMotta]

Love every time you react to Soad

[@Игрок404-п3ю]

I want more "SOAD" , please hahaha

[@Seasonofthesicc]

Tech ni9ne loved this song so much he reached out to Serj to make “straight out the gate.” Great song and Serj kills the hook

[@padajsiloinepravdo6299]

Think the opening news reader part was a reference to Chomsky’s Manufacturing consent

[@XificurkOfficial]

Recomendation Serj Tankian feat. Buckethead - We Are One Serj Tankian - Sky is Over Serj Tankian - The Unthinking Majority Serj Tankian feat. Dog Fashion Disco - Mushroom cult Serj Tankian feat. Tony Iomi - Patterns System of a down feat. Wu tang Clan - Shame

[@merlinpiper7731]

My favorite soad album .

[@jeffreyesguitar5129]

If we could get a Serj tea time interview that would amazing.

[@freddyacosta2358]

Way before the Toxicity album! Awesome material!

[@benlagey9149]

Pleeeease please do 'Soil' of the same album as this. It's incredible. You'll LOVE it!

[@benjaminnevins5211]

Haha, I don't know how I missed this review!

[@dudemandingoselectroacoust5689]

I can't be the first to suggest this, but if you like Serge's voice, you must check out any track from his solo album, "Elect the Dead" However, you have to do a double feature: listen to the album version, then immediately check out the live version with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra. To see how he changes the song for the live version, and the (dare I say it) operatic power of his live performance will raise your admiration for his voice three levels. It did for me.

[@MacrisMaQ]

"That's how bros hang together, they make howler monkey sounds." That's a line to remember. And yes we do xD

[@im__2short960]

You should check out "soldier side" it's my absolute favorite

[@delmarhi]

Most of everything is written by Darron. In SOAD he does all the backing vocals. In his band, scars on broadway, he is lead. Since he writes everything and most of the studio recording is him, his band sounds really similar.

[@garicb9271]

Not sure how old that video is but the beginning feels rather current.

[@davidmascerajr8039]

Army of me sucker punch edition by bjork.... scream at 3:33 is one of the craziest sounding things of all time

[@robertmarriott6767]

This song is 25 years old 😮

[@ninjacat508]

That line 'sugaarrr' almost made me name my dog Sugar.

[@raynorcampbell2063]

You should do the song “from can to can’t” from the sound city album that Dave grohl did great song with Corey Taylor singing

[@JoshieMadhatt]

Oh you gotta hear that whole self titled album. He's does that kind of insane vocal diversity way more than in later albums. It's SOAD at their most unhinged

[@JuanRodriguez-hm2zp]

omg just let it play fuuuuuuck!!!

[@thomasbuchser7695]

I'm sure you'd love Boom! from SOAD

[@ChintzMusic]

Analyze an entire System of a Down album straight as a holiday special!

[@ashleyjohnson3974]

In 2024 this is SOOOOO pertinent!

[@ket6758]

Any chance of getting carousel by Mr bungle? I reckon you’ll dig it - Mike Patton on vocals…

[@kungfugeek8000]

I could be wrong but I believe this song is about the fact that people let their governments and media tell them how to think and feel and what we should ignore. Most of System's music seems to be about questioning the government, the media, the corporations, and what's considered social norms. System has been my favorite rock band since the second time I heard Sugar when it first came out. I'm always happy when someone discovers and appreciates their music and talent. Check out their Steal This Album...album. It has a lot of their fun weirder songs on it.

[@SatanSupimpa]

Not sure if will answer or open more questions, but here's a small behind the scenes of the recording of this album /watch?v=9KSgK7tF4Rw

[@danielmiller9379]

Id like so hear your opinion on "Suggestions" from their first album but it doesn't have a music video.

[@zaodedong9935]

You have to check out "Occupied Tears" from Serj Tankian's solo work. Fair warning, it's a deeply emotional song, but I think you'll love it.

[@rickhoward597]

Please can you do a review of SOAD radio/video it's got some great harmony and diversity

[@kcchisley6304]

Please do Forest or Tentative either would be a great reaction and fantastic to analyze!

[@The_LaughingTree]

"Lost In Hollywood" next please. It would be a great mixup in tone compared to this song :)

[@michaelhiltz7846]

The holidays? It isn't even November yet

[@gregnovotny5230]

Question! next please

[@JarnoPuheloinen]

S.O.A.D is one of my favorite❤🤩💪 Please do another my favorite, VOLBEAT!!! Radiogirl or Maybellene I Hofteholder. Please ❤

[@stattick2824]

If metal bands could be expressed as Batman characters, SOAD would be The Joker.

[@fariedr5194]

please react to ONE OK ROCK 'We are' or 'Renegade'! Taka's voice will make u melt fr

[@WEAREALLJUSTMEAT]

serj does all the gutterals, daron does the responses

[@therustyfisherman7922]

Don’t even take another breath without reacting to Lie Lie Lie from him (live)

[@victormendez8811]

Elizabeth!! Please I! You must react to Renaissance " Song for All Season" This British prog band and their vocalist Annie Haslam are unique a blend of art rock with symphonic orchestra. This song will blow your mind!! Thank You!! The studio version THE BEST ONE!

[@dublkrossr2059]

Being the type of Man like myself I've always liked cooking for or with ny Wife or GF. Especially when camping

[@Levi-ou2zm]

Let me just say your pause game is on point 😉

[@ladaddy19]

Suite-Pee. Possible the best opening tracks on any System album. Sugar got all the hype because of the video but trust me it pales in comparison.

[@ladaddy19]

This is from the first album. Most of this album were available thru old-school demo tapes long before being recorded for this session. One of the things that makes this album so good is that they had almost zero experience doing a record in a legit studio. There are very few studio tricks. As good as the second album is, Serj admitted to using a ton of studio magic to make the album sound so heavy and clean. This period of time, the shows were insane. They had been perfecting these songs for years, live. They didn't need any tricks. Serj did most of the vocals with the other 2 mostly backing. Find a live video of this from 96 or 97 instead of 2006 and you'll see how good they really were.

[@shemsuhor8763]

Still their best album. Songs like PLUCK and Suggestions are still too damn good.

[@DefaultName-du3kr]

This is what people mean when they say new metal albums sound too clean. I know bands still go for a gritty sound these days but everything after 2005 sounds manufactured. We improved sound fidelity and then let them run with it.

[@rafaelromao777]

Só falo português Brasileiro, queria muito que fosse legendado pra saber o que você está dizendo, você é muito bonita e simpática, e aparenta entender muito de música! Uma pena brasileiros só entender a língua portuguesa e um pouco de espanhol. O inglês é mundial e não entendemos nada

[@100brich-xh1qv]

I believe the legendary Sylvia Massey was behind the desk recording this album. Interestingly you mention the minimalistic approach to studio trickery, which is interesting because later in Sylvia Massey's career, she became well known for some incredible "over-the-top" engineering techniques from the silo Snare drum to the chain of satellite phones reverb. There's a few good videos on YT of her sessions with SOAD and other stuff, truly amazing stuff!

[@joonasmukala8208]

You just gotta steal whatever album

[@eeveegee666]

This song is about state sponsored manufactured consent, the Sugar in question is the spoonful of distractions, comforts, and endorphins that make the medicine of its many passive and direct evils go down better. “Let your mother pray“ 🙏 Obviously, it’s also a total banger! Moshing to this live was legitimately cathartic. ❤Thank you for your analysis!

[@mrpinkybunny]

Yup. I never saw the video before but it confirms all of it.

[@alexisborden3191]

Not that separate entities didn't 'co-operate' like this in 1998 but I think Amazon really encapsulates this idea. The fun stories get told on the streaming service and the toys get sold on the store, and the real things happening in the world the atrocities and the uprisings alike are distorted by the Washington Post to fit Amazon's narrative. Not to say WP is worthless, but you gotta know that they are coming from the perspective of a corporation that exists to make as much money as possible, and it becomes pretty clear why they disparage and dismiss any kind of unionization at every turn.

[@da_blade5040]

VERY WELL PUT!! 👍💯

[@JasonPeltier]

bread and circuses

[@jamesgazley]

It's about the surgery substance growing on mushrooms they thought would cure aids..it's about hiv

[@takeyourheart1]

Serj does the “who” in “who can believe you” on the record and used to live early on, then Shavo started doing the “who” part live which makes sense, it’s gotta be hard to flip back and forth between a scream and singing, and to do it night after night, oof. This is my fave SOAD song, I love it so much. I am also on the train of people who say “Hypnotize” should be next.

[@brendengoodheart]

This would make sense, as I could jump from harsh to mid/light, but as I got older found this harder, plus got a bullshit flu which took me away from singing professionally ever again

[@papic7876]

"Vicinity Of Obscenity"

[@Fenthule]

yeah switching back and forth like that is pretty tricky, it took me A LOT of practice to be able to "turn on/off" those kinds of harsh vocals like that. Still get the occasional time where it blends instead of a clean switch.

[@impulse4079]

Most of the reason he stopped was because it would be easier to maintain breath control if he let Shavo do it. I wish he still did it but, you gotta do what you gotta do I guess.

[@JeremyB1993]

I think Hypnotize is a boring song (don't know why) but Serj's vocals are insane on it !

[@peachminilla6364]

One of the things I love about Serj is how he lets himself sound zany and almost cartoonish, it’s one of the things that gives their music so much character.

[@nmmboy]

Such a classic! It was definitely a fun time when unique sounds like this entered the airwaves. “Hypnotize” gotta be the next song 🔥🔥🔥

[@johgu92]

Or Holy Mountains

[@Soundtracks92]

@@johgu92yesss Holy Mountains is one of their best

[@nmmboy]

@@johgu92 Definitely!

[@slayer18726]

Or Deer Dance

[@articade]

Or Lost in Hollywood

[@nodochitsu]

"You work a 9 to 5, and from 5 to 9 you're mine!" Not even in the song, literally the opening, but that is such a crazy bar. I remember coming home from school, my mom would come home at about 4 and then watch the news until 9 pm then sleep.

[@Annathroy]

It feels backwards and distorted

[@Papolucho702]

That is exactly the point- from. 9-5, your job owns you, from 5-9pm the news OWNS you. When you wake up… it all felt like a dream and yet you keep going. Getting that sugar hit! Lol Sadly. It owns my mother in law and she’s rotting her brain on the idiot box.

[@DarenMiller-qj7bu]

"Good evening. America lost."

[@NavelOrangeGazer]

If you've never been exposed to much Orthodox Christian music (byzantine, znamenny, coptic, armenian, georgian, syriac, assyrian, arabic, etc) a lot of the little nuances Serj uses in his singing incorporates those little flourishes come from those types of extended divisions of the octave. The octave is subdivided much more than the western 12 tone subdivision. It's the core of what gives SOAD's music that exotic vibe to western ears. When I started singing byzantine music in Church I was like "this reminds me of SOAD" 😅

[@twiddle7125]

Wow, shout out to my fellow Assyrians.

[@rainbowraver666]

oh yeah serj's vocals always reminds me of the armenian church I went to growing up 😂😂

[@eriksanchez465]

Now I need some recommendations of church music that sounds like soad 😂

[@Artofwar3004]

Any song to suggest that sounds like soad(byzantine)

[@rainbowraver666]

@@eriksanchez465 oh man I wouldn't be able to name any b/c I don't speak Armenian (shameful I know 😭) but if you look up Armenian Church hymns you'll definitely see the similarities

[@Sylvie_X]

Serj Tankian is my favorite vocalist ever. He is so creative, and has a unique voice. There is no one else like him... well, except for that guy that made that Zelda song that sounds just like him, but other than that, nobody sounds like him.

[@leonemfrag3826]

The Rabbit Joint!

[@A_da_Nu_da]

Monopart?

[@Paehrin]

Okay so... I got this Zelda song saved somewhere. Dunno where I got it the first time... but what's the deal with it ? Never knew anything about it, just thought it was from them, but... never been sure about it ?

[@Narfmann369]

Between Serj and Maynard James Keenan, we are all extremely lucky to be alive at this time to hear them.

[@1ltphoto]

Serj is amazing. Sometimes I feel like Daron doesn't get enough credit for his voice. He compliments Serj's range so well.

[@jereico7587]

"Holy Mountains" is a great one. As a Baritone singer, I LOVE that song because in my car I can belt it out and pretend for a few seconds that I'm singing opera. From a musicality/lyrics standpoint "Hypnotize" and "Mesmorize" are two songs that still go hand-in-hand for them. I vividly remember sitting in my dorm in college hearing the lyrics "Why don't you ask the kids at Tiananmen Square 'Was fashion the reason why you were there'?" That one line made me a fan of the band! Then after Hurricane Katrina I spent 3 weeks down in the Gulf Coast doing cleanup. Those two SOAD albums (Hypnotize/Mesmorize) really helped with my mentality. Hearing the beautiful harmonies amidst all the chaos of heavy metal was the same as life around me at the moment. We had to focus on the small beautiful moments of life and helping others while surrounds by hundreds of miles and billions of dollars in destruction. Those two albums probably shaped my college years and early adult life more than anything else.

[@-8l-924]

Love your analyses. If you’re open to suggestions I’d definitely recommend “Holy Mountains”, “Hypnotize”, or “Lost in Hollywood” by System of a Down as next tracks to consider.

[@anaisr-p2.085]

Holy mountain is a must❤

[@TheMCzorro]

Or Chic 'N Stu

[@Rpm2878]

Cigaro

[@veRGe02]

Holy Mountains is so intense

[@Dimas_Lau]

If she's open to suggestions i'd recomend Suggestions

[@carlosalbertogc]

I insist that Radio/Video gotta be the next song you hear!! Rithm changes, Daron and Serj singing together, clean beautiful voices and screams. And they sing this “La la la lalala laaaa” in the middle of the song in a very folky SOAD way.

[@FierceMouseLord]

Came here to say this... excellent song. I love the variety in the sound. It reminds me of klezmer

[@Deadwalker420]

This one needs to be done for sure

[@stefanblomberg3680]

Yea, totally agree, and the "harmonic" part (from 3.10) is just awesome as well. So many great SOAD songs (and just moments/sections within every song) I can listen to 10000 times and just get chilled every time😊❤)

[@broodmill]

This is such an overlooked masterpiece. Agreed this or at least sad statue

[@Vic-Vega]

No thx. Not even the fifth-best song on that album (and she's already analyzed one).

[@terrymartin5839]

Each track on this album is an absolute trip. After all these years I think my favorites are Suggestions, DDevil, Soil, and P.L.U.C.K.

[@CT-nb5lm]

Bands with Albums like this are special. ~Godsmacks,BeastieBoys,Seether,,ThreeDaysGoofs.. ~I love it when you get a album from a new band because of a popullar radio song & discover a rreally great song.. 1st time this ever happened to me was GunsN Roses AppetiteForDestruction and WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE & Paradise City.. Those songs wouldn't be on the radio until months later.. SOAD is prob my fav. Everytime im waiting for wife on a fun day off im start blasting this w/ surround sound. (her dancing in a towell outta shower is a perk)

[@JamesonNichols]

I agree. Everything that isn’t sugar and spiders is soooo underrated

[@terrymartin5839]

@JamesonNichols that's how I felt about the first blind melon album too. Every other song on that album is ten times better than no rain and Hal the time I'll skip it if I do a listen through on an otherwise unskippable album.

[@na-tv6rn]

DDevil is a beast of a song!

[@frostchaotic3691]

DARTS!!!!

[@therealkakitron]

I was the bass player for a SOAD tribute band for a while, and I must say, as much as I love the band, your videos make me appreciate their music even more. Thank you!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

That's awesome!

[@fish_bacon]

It's what keeps making me love SOAD so much .. the constant tempo shifts. Feels like you listened to 4 songs in one, in every single track.

[@KatHovingh]

So true! I'll bet you'd like Tub Ring idk if you know them, but they are like that too.

[@ajhd2005]

YES you've released another one. I found your channel last night & sincerely your breakdowns are phenomenal. I watched every single SOAD breakdown chronologically and oh my god, the way you just instantaneously melted into their music with so much energy & emotion & passion was incredible. Watching you react so viscerally allowed me to experience the same feeling that I had hearing them for the first time all over again. The way you fell in love with Serj & Daron's vocals and how you learnt more and more about the band like you really cared about the music & the history/influences was honestly a joy to watch. You've earned yourself a new fan for life. Keep it up!!!!

[@sykoteddy]

Couldn't say it better myself! I don't know your other taste in music but she covers many different great bands & artists from the same era. I supposer you'll also like the reactions of Deftones, KoRn and possibly Tool. There's probably more I am forgetting but you'll find them eventually! Welcome to the Elizabeth Zharoff fan club :)

[@ryankoza7584]

Yay🎉

[@jessilytle3548]

I don’t know how anyone wasn’t gobsmacked immediately the first time they heard this. It’s just so…. Unique and startling and amazing. 😊

[@CT-nb5lm]

Im going to see Gobsmack in couple days. Im bummed that Dorky 'Extreme' is the guest.. My wife said for the very 1st time ever in 25 years "we can go @ 9pm instead of normal 7pm.

[@Haloruler64]

Even though I'm a huge SOAD fan I only ever listened to their newer albums. This is my first time hearing Sugar in full. I am indeed gobsmacked.

[@Meccarox]

@@Haloruler64 Bro you gotta listen to their 1st album, it's so perfect.

[@Haloruler64]

@@Meccarox I’m on it!

[@no1weezerfan]

sugar was what got me into soad, such an insane song

[@ChristKeuc]

sugar was released as one their first single off debut studio album. It was an underground hit before SOAD became an international success. The majority of the vocals on the first album were actually Serj, Daron did have lines but the majority was Serj

[@Streamline90]

Its just so nice that SOAD aren't afraid to be weird and it takes them to another level. So much variation and experimental stuff that fits perfectly together. No other band can capture this energy to this day.

[@derpderpin1568]

Well that last statement certainly isn't true or you just don't look around beyond what's on the radio.

[@Pcdrom]

Suggestions ? @@derpderpin1568

[@Cadinho93]

"I play Russian Roulette everyday, a man's sport, with a bullet called life, yeah, mama, called life." I have always thought the title "Sugar" meant how the system sugar-coats all of the crap in the world so we can swallow it. Also, nothing is random with "System of a Down", every line and song has meaning to it, even when you think it doesn't.

[@chupasaurus]

"What a what a pie, pizza pizza pie" says hello

[@JPindanga]

sugar can be cocaine bro. since 60s & 70s. the addiction of cocaine can be similar to the addiction of capitalism and stuff like that . metaphore of metaphore, feel me?

[@leighannenight]

I hoped on to say the same thing. The song (especially with the context of the video) is referencing the media sensationalizing violence and then distracting us with a dose of "sugar". The drug analogy can be added (in that we sometimes NEED something to distract us from how rough and often hopeless feeling our world can be).

[@noahstapleton6414]

"Nothing is random" System of a down: "meow meow meow meow meow. Meow meow meow meow meow OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

[@shindigga420]

​@@chupasauruspretty sure that's a slogan or catchphrase from an ad for pizza. Considering that song is anti- advertising,it makes sense to me.

[@Sarc37]

This song was my first exposure to SOAD back in the late 90s. Grunge was dying and “Nu-metal” and rap-rock were dominating the airwaves, and these guys just came out of nowhere and blew everybody away. My buddies and I were just awestruck. I’ve been a fan ever since.

[@mariocastillo8334]

Sugar was a warning shot. Chop Suey was a nuclear detonation.

[@lazurusknight2724]

Looks like no one explained the 'mushroom people' phrase at the first. I originally heard the phrase in the military i.e. "You are treated like mushrooms; kept in the dark and fed bulls**t". That relates to the opening monologue fairly directly.

[@SgtGitaroo]

I don't know how Elizabeth can resist headbanging to that chorus. So much more professional than I could hope to be!

[@KarelOrlong]

With SOAD, there is no such thing as a bad song. Take their discography, play it on random, and literally any song that comes up will be a good choice.

[@maikeruS3npai]

and its highly possible they're the only band that can comfortably flex that... as you said literally ANY song that comes on is unskippable

[@RaineSophiaLewis]

Fully agree! 🔥🤘🏻

[@rayjones4616]

They were so good and so unique, they had to stop after just five albums, or risk nullifying all other forms of music. 🤘🤯

[@livedandletdie]

@@maikeruS3npai I mean it's either SOAD or Rammstein, and while there are songs I don't find are bangers for both bands, but man does SOAD have a very interesting selection of songs, and all of their albums are bleeding into your mind at random moments like a spontaneous earworm. Even while I'm listening to the video, I've had 2-3 other SOAD songs creep into my mind... and so it's insane how good SOAD's song are that I've already have Highway Song, Bounce, and a few other songs pop up in my head randomly throughout the video, and that's just during this video...

[@Spectre-wd9dl]

Ya, i wouldn't say all but 90% of thier songs are good. The only other band that comes close for me is zeppelin.

[@travisbeckner6849]

You need to hear "P.L.U.C.K." the last song on the first album and highly underrated and you get vocal ranges from both Serj and Darron that I'm sure will have you captivated

[@pickthestickup]

I think one of the most underrated displays of vocal variety from this album is the track "Suggestions"

[@nika.5223]

Hey, that one was stuck in my head 2 days ago 😂 love that song

[@luna-p]

One of my favorites

[@zembagaming7841]

@@luna-p you better get ready for the FIREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

[@gr0tbagz]

The high pitched 3rd verse and the Arabic holler 😮

[@tim4430]

That one and DDevil😮

[@sykoteddy]

I know we've said before that Serg most likely would accept an interview, but what I think would be even cooler is a interview with both Serj and Daron at the same time, much because they complement eachother so good in singing. But also because Daron is my favorite, he dares to do and look like he just feel like. For me it have taken a half of lifetime to dare that :/ Great reaktion as always! 🤩🤘 Also, I find it really odd that your channel don't have more subscribers! Personally I followed you after the first reaction video of Will Ramos & Lorna Shore! 🖤

[@manoitin2208]

You really need to react to Holy Mountains, it‘s probably my favourite Soad song and it has a really strong message too

[@jasonbrock2681]

For their most vocally wild song, I suggest "Suggestions."