July 29, 2008
So you miss System of a Down and the guys just refuse to make a new album (despite reuniting for live shows). The next best thing is this side project from Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan, which is essentially everything but Serj Tankian's manic vocal presence or gravitas. Live-wire Malakian unleashes on highlights "Stoner Hate," "Chemicals," and "Cute Machines," while taking the opportunity to spread his creative wings with "Funny" and "Enemy." It's no SOAD, but it fills the void if you need a quick hit.
July 25, 2000
Around the turn of the century, Weatherall compiled this crucial set of funk- and electronic-leaning post-punk. It's crammed with underground classics that preceded the adored DJ/producer's unintended commercial emergence with remixes for the likes of Happy Mondays, Primal Scream, and My Bloody Valentine.
