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If you’ve ever cranked up the volume to System of a Down, chances are you’ve heard Toxicity, the album that brought them international fame. Released in 2001, it not only altered the terrain of rock music, but it transformed it. The impact of this album has been praised for its un usual combination of heavy metal and alternative rock, alongside pi tting political criticism. Toxicology is for everyone, from the most avid fan to a newcomer into their world; it has something for everyone. Now, let's break down the top 10 best tracks from this legendary album that continues to make waves even two decades later.

1. Chop Suey!

Speed, power, and that precise moment when music rests, and the world stands in sickly still without motion and without sound-if fps/gtfs data is included.

2. Toxicity

into a confusing and corrupt world. Inescapably catchy, the song's pounding bass and rhythmic guitar riff, but it's the lyrics that really make this song stand out. "You, what do you own the world? How do you own disorder? Tankian's voice is intense, questioning everything we take for granted. "Toxicity" is a defining System of a Down song, a sonic boom that embodies the band's rebellious nature.

3. Aerials

On the contrary to the hard pushing and fighting tone of the rest of the tracks, "Aerials" comes with a greater atmospheric feel. Freedom, alienation, self-criticism are developed musically with characteristic dissonance added by the band. The contrast of an optimistic melody line and a heavier, more sonorous instrumentation background creates a dream-like yet earthbound space. It's just one of those songs that works its way into your skin, hooking you with its honesty and poignancy.

4. Bounce

Bounce" is probably the most intense and engaging track on the album. It's light-hearted, yet with an undercurrent of dark humor introduced in its rapid-fire flow. The frantic pace matches its chaotic energy as Tankian yelps, "Jump, bounce, bounce, bounce! The riff is relentless, and the subject matter-an absurd commentary on war-gives it a twisted edge. It's energetic, provocative, and definitely one of the most memorable songs on Toxicity.

5. ATWA

"ATWA" stands for Air, Trees, Water, and Animals—an ecological concept to do with environmentalism. It is also a really serious and touching song. The main idea is how people continue to ruin the earth, and at the heart of it, Tankian's voice sends a raw emotional cry for awareness. The buildup on the song is slow and ghostly, drawing you into the song message before really turning it into a full gallop. The track depicts the band at their peak of energy, marrying their hard-edged sound with intelligent subjects.

6. Forest

Forest" is a standout track with an infectious groove. The playful yet sinister tone of the song carries over to the lyrics, which speak of the very real connection humans have with nature. The chorus is uncanny, and it's the band's ability to deviate away from rhythmic complexity and into a just-bare&almost-tribal move that really makes this song System of a Down-ish. It's creepy, and it lingers.

7. Science

"Science" gives the band's trademark raw intensity, powerfully cynical critique of scientific and political venality. With relentless guitar riffs and a fast tempo, it is one of the most intense songs on the album. It is one of those songs that just does not stop, musically or lyrically. "You! What do you own the world? How do you own disorder? The song's abrupt transitions and tempo changes also keep you on edge, making this a song that's fun from beginning to end.

8. Shimmy

This song is a wild ride, fast, rhythmic, and full of tension. "Shimmy" hits you with a heavy, insistent groove and slightly out-of-whack-sounding vocals. Playful and cutting all at once, there's the sense of underlying chaos pervading the song, short, sharp, and an utter adrenaline rush. System of a Down is good at managing to both unsettle and stimulate all at once, and "Shimmy" showcases that rather well.

9. Spiders

Album closer "Spiders" is probably Toxicity's most emotive track. That haunting melody, along with Tankian's fragile delivery, makes the song emotional in ways others simply are not. It's dark, introspective, and deeply moving. It's a song that illustrates the band's gentler aether-a side of their personality still firing on all cylinders, but on a less abrasive basis.

10. Needles

Needles" is a serious, fast-paced, exploding track that speaks about addiction, self-destruction, and mourning. Bleak in nature, this song is well reflected by the fierce riff and fast tempo. Tankian's voice is full of raw emotion, while the whole track is a visceral experience: it's intense, chaotic, and relentless, with lyrics that will stick with you long after the track fades out.