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Title: System of a Down – System of a Down
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1998, Rock, Alternative Metal, Los Angeles, CA
Condition: New
Cultural Facts:
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Political Science: Armenian diaspora identity was baked in early—genocide memory and immigrant politics showed up in how they spoke publicly, not just in lyrics.
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Studio Lore: Recorded with Rick Rubin, who pushed a stripped, performance-forward approach—less studio gloss, more “caught on tape.”
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Scene Ecology: Built locally through L.A.’s Armenian community ties plus the late-’90s alt-metal club circuit, turning a niche scene into a national jump.
