The song "Chop Suey" is often cited as the best example of this. in such a way that makes the skin crawl". One reviewer described this as a "regularly erupting ear-splitting shrill. One of its focal points is the use of screaming.
The album's musical style is characterized by heavy guitars, breakbeats and noise, and is often compared to death metal and nu metal. In addition to the 2003 reissue, a box set was made available through Best Buy's online music store in 2015, featuring the album in its original format, in a replica CD case, a DVD containing additional footage and live performances, as well as a box that features the original Toxicity album and merchandise.Īlthough most of the songs are based around issues that are close to American culture, each song will portray a different perspective in a way the listener will ultimately determine. The album has since been certified platinum by the RIAA. With the album, System of a Down received critical acclaim and was regarded as one of the greatest albums of the decade. Toxicity debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 chart in 2001, with first-week sales of 160,000 copies.
Toxicity also contained a cover of the Judas Priest song "Breaking the Law". The band's use of sound effects and screaming in their songs is unlike any other band at that time, and gained the attention of many fans and critics. It was released on Mathrough Epic Records, and it was produced by Rick Rubin. Toxicity is the debut full-length album by American alternative metalcore band System of a Down.
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