My Life in Music: Serj Tankian

The System of a Down frontman doesn't listen to much nü metal
The System of a Down frontman doesn't listen to much nü metal

System of a Down, 'Steal This Album!' (American Recordings/Columbia)

In the wake of September 11, System of a Down became the rock band most willing to articulate the unstable--sorry, I just can't do it. Let's go ahead and admit that the best thing about this avowedly (and admirably) political band is Serj Tankian's willingness to make a complete ass of himself.

Yo La Tengo, 'Summer Sun' (Matador)

New Jersey's most famous record geeks retreat from the sun.

Old dogs may have trouble with new tricks, but sometimes musicians have trouble sticking to the good tricks they know. Not so Yo La Tengo.

My Life in Music: Josh Homme

Josh Homme: Queens of the Stone Age singer/guitarist on the life-affirming powe of robots, guitars, and a well-deployed nose flute

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