X (System of a Down song)
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| Single by System of a Down | ||||
| from the album Toxicity | ||||
| A-side | "Prison Song" | |||
| Released | Early 2001 | |||
| Recorded | February 2001 – March 2001 | |||
| Studio | Cello Studios, Hollywood, California, US | |||
| Genre | Nu Metal[1] | |||
| Length | 1:57 | |||
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"X" (pronounced "Multiply") is a song from Armenian-American alternative metal band System of a Down, released on their second studio album Toxicity. The song was released as a double A-side promotional single along with "Prison Song". The single was released before its parent album was delayed.[2]
Background[edit]
"X" immigration, overpopulation, and the Armenian Genocide (the final of which is a common theme in the band's songs).[3][4] It is one of the fastest and most chaotic songs on the album.[5] The song features fast verses and chorus with blast beats followed by heavy breakdowns.[6][7]
"X" was one of the first song's from Toxicity written. The track was debuted live on Halloween, 1997,[8][9] and would be played many more times before the release of the album.[9] The song was also recorded for the band's self titled debut, but was ultimately cut.[10] Recently, the song has been used to open the group's concerts.[11][12]
Track listing[edit]
| CD single[2] | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
| 1. | "Chop Suey!" |
| Malakian | 3:21 |
| 2. | "X" | Tankian | Malakian | 2:01 |
Personnel[edit]
All credits adapted from Toxicity's liner notes.[13]
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System of a Down
Production and directing
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References[edit]
- ↑ "Every Song On System Of A Down's 'Toxicity,' Ranked". We Are The Pit. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "System Of A Down – Prison Song • X". Discogs. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ↑ Razin, Alexander (4 September 2021). "Twenty Years Later, System Of A Down's Toxicity Is Politically Relevant and Powerful As Ever". Medium. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
These songs are a quick burst of thrash metal that keeps the blood pumping yet doesn’t overstay its welcome. The songs have no meaning, but “Jet Pilot” might be about the Armenia bombing in Stepanakert, and “X” is about immigration overpopulation and the Armenian Genocide of 1915. A topic System of a Down doesn’t shy away from.
- ↑ Bregman, Adam (29 September 2005). "All Systems Go". The Stranger. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ↑ "System of a Down Toxicity : Album Review". Classic Rock History. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ↑ "RANKED: Toxicity – System Of A Down – Milo". Stuff and That Reviews. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ↑ "System Of A Down's magnum opus 'Toxicity' turns 20 — retrospective review". Brooklyn Vegan. 3 September 2001. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ↑ "WATCH THE EARLIEST KNOWN FOOTAGE OF SYSTEM OF A DOWN PERFORMING IN 1997". Maniacs Online. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Enis, Eli (3 February 2022). "SEE SYSTEM OF A DOWN'S INSANELY HEAVY "X" PERFORMANCE FROM 1997 First time alt-metal weirdos played 'Toxicity' banger — four years before its release". Revolver Mag. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ↑ Moss, Corey (June 21, 2002). "SYSTEM OF A DOWN TO RELEASE TOXICITY OUTTAKES". MTV News. MTV. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ↑ Carter, Emily (18 October 2021). "System Of A Down: Here's the massive setlist from the band's first gig back". Kerrang. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
1. X (First live performance since 2013)
- ↑ Kluft, Alex (11 February 2022). "SYSTEM OF A DOWN & KORN AT BANC OF CALIFORNIA STADIUM". Music Connection. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ↑ Toxicity (CD liner notes). System of a Down. Columbia Records. 2001.
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