Elasticity

"It's not like Tankian needs to write rock at all: In recent years, he's tackled everything from proggy orchestral-fusion (2013's Jazz-Iz Christ) to batshit crazy electronica (2020's Fuktronic). But when his fire's fully lit, as it often is here, not even wrecked career plans can extinguish it".

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"Whatever tantalising 'What ifs?' are raised by listening to Elasticity, these songs are too good to be relegated to the status of repurposed cast offs. Instead, with their combination of music, activism and Armenian heritage, they provide a worthy new entry in the catalogue of an artist whose journey has been interesting because of its unpredictability. Cherish this, then, because this is as close to pandering to fans as Serj is ever likely to get. And cherish the man himself, too, while he's still on planet rock. Because who knows when he'll be leaving again, and where he'll be off to next".

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""Elasticity" both pays homage to Tankian's legacy and marks a clear present interest. Well-produced and consistent, the EP is a treat to both hungry SOAD fans and adventurous listeners of heavy music. There is certainly the benefit of experience to its creation, and balances more demanding musicianship alongside the varied atmospheric shifts. Both cohesive and comprehensive in its scope, "Elasticity" serves as yet another enjoyable outing from a musician who proves still to be unstoppable".

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