Foundations

Rock · 2024 · 5 tracks · 19m

Foundations

A heavy, archival bridge between past and present. These five tracks pair 90s-era vocal grit with the symphonic weight of a modern rock veteran.

It's like finding a lost System of a Down tape that Serj polished up just for his book tour.

A righteous and heavy retrospective that balances the raw fire of youth with the wisdom of experience.

Foundations · vs · Serj Tankian

Basement Show+2.6σ

Basement Show saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks · 19m

01

A.F. Day

3:47

02

Justice Will Shine On

3:49

03

Appropriations

3:01

04

Cartoon Buyer

3:58

05

Life's Revengeful Son

4:44

Moments Worth Waiting For

The explosive transition in A.F. Day where the early-career vocal grit hits a fever pitch.

The haunting, melodic piano intro of Life's Revengeful Son that swells into a symphonic metal finale.

The rhythmic, almost percussive vocal delivery in Justice Will Shine On that recalls 90s alt-metal urgency.

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