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Toxicity
The 862nd greatest album of all time
Toxicity is an alternative metal album that mixes heavy, riff-driven rock with melodic hooks, abrupt tempo changes, and traces of Armenian folk influence. The band contrasts Serj Tankian's wide-ranging, theatrical vocals with Daron Malakian's grittier delivery, pairing aggressive guitars and tight rhythms with unexpected melodic passages. Lyrically it addresses political and social themes through surreal and direct imagery, and songs like "Chop Suey!" and "Aerials" highlight the album's blend of intensity and accessibility.
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