"Cool Gardens" by Serj Tanakian

System of a down is by far one of my favorite bands of all time. For a very long time i asked my self why a band with such powerful political views could affect me in such away. The answer is simple, System is real.

In the same way that Serj depicts his views (on politics and commercial brain-washing) through his songs, lyrically(with the addition of the music which just embroiders the lyrics) Serj portrays them through a collection of poetry showing off the variety of poetic skills that create such surreal yet vivid images that truly affect ones outlook on the injustices of todays world.

Though some of his poems are rather, lets say, revolting, the majority is the kind that makes you think. This is a book i want to breath not read.

Band background: the band is Armenian, with roots(and homes) in Iraq, and two of the band members were born in Lebanon. They have witnessed so many hardships together. Including, the Armenian genocide, the "war against terror" in Iraq(that led to the bombing of Daron, lead guitarist, home) and the civil war in Lebanon and the recent summer attacks on Lebanon, which enraged deep set emotions in the bands recent tours.

The portrayal of these views is often shown within their music and well elaborated through their videos. Compare "BYOB" to Orwell's 1984, watch "toxicity" a gorgeous video, "Boom" a video that portrays more of the recent event occurring in the USA, and don't miss out on "sugar" one of the more hardcore videos(and songs)but its great.
I could go on forever, i love these guys!

Check this link out
http://wrestlingcasa.tripod.com/systemofadown/id174.html

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