Steal This Album
by System Of A Down
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Nov 26, 2002
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 193 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 177 out of 193
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 193
  3. Negative: 3 out of 193

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  1. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  2. cvnefedmn
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    This album seems a bit rushed. With a little more effort, it could be a masterpiece like toxicity.
  3. MrIslamic
    May 18, 2021
    9
    It’s just more Toxicity, and I love it. Or in other words “ What a splendid pie - Pizza-pizza pie”
  4. ElectroHouse
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    The best album in the world! So, "STA" is second "Toxicity", but better, much better. Best track - "Sreamline", only "Streamline". It looks like first album raped second album, bravo! I advice
  5. Andremax
    Aug 9, 2018
    9
    It's musical potential makes you forget that this album are just Toxicity's studio's leftovers. This one trips in many elements like the already-known Armenian influences, progressive chords, acoustic acts, punk and speed metal influences. Steal this album is more complete than Toxicity because it is so stuffed, as by track numbers as the eclecticism and sometimes gives the impressionIt's musical potential makes you forget that this album are just Toxicity's studio's leftovers. This one trips in many elements like the already-known Armenian influences, progressive chords, acoustic acts, punk and speed metal influences. Steal this album is more complete than Toxicity because it is so stuffed, as by track numbers as the eclecticism and sometimes gives the impression that being even better than its predecessor.… Expand
  6. TheQuietGamer
    Sep 30, 2016
    9
    Comprised of tracks that didn't make the final cut of Toxicity, these 16 tracks admittedly don't stand out as among the band's best work. That's not to say the album isn't worth listening to. System Of A Down still rocks and delivers another fantastic album.

    It's not hard to see that the reason these most of the tracks weren't included on Toxicity is because they are softer than most of    Comprised of tracks that didn't make the final cut of Toxicity, these 16 tracks admittedly don't stand out as among the band's best work. That's not to say the album isn't worth listening to. System Of A Down still rocks and delivers another fantastic album.

    It's not hard to see that the reason these most of the tracks weren't included on Toxicity is because they are softer than most of the band's previous material. Guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian once said that lead singer Serj Tankian "wanted to sing more" and that he "wanted to do all that, yet not lose the heaviness of the band." These are the tracks where Tankian really got to do that.

    While the majority of the tracks carry a more melodic and perhaps softer styles, there's still plenty of that hard sound and punk mentality fans expect. There is a track called F*ck the System after all. The hyperactive tone and brilliantly out there lyrics is also in place.

    These are some high quality outtakes. One's that make for another high quality album. Fans will get to appreciate more SOAD, and those still unfamiliar with the band can pick this up knowing they are going to get some fantastic music. It's also an interesting look into what the group's thought process was like when coming up with Toxicity. It's a release that stands on it's own and makes the band's previous work all the more impressive.    … Expand
  7. AadityaW65
    Jul 11, 2015
    9
    Undoubtedly SOAD's best album, being a perfect blend of their softer side and their kick-ass heavy metal originality. Extremely underrated. As a fan, this is their best.
  8. Knyteguy
    May 14, 2014
    10
    I didn't care for this album much when it was released. I think I expected something a little more along the lines of Toxicity. Going back and listening to it without any positive nostalgia has definitely changed my opinion. The whole album is absolutely solid and a joy to listen to. Favorites include A.D.D., Boom, and Mr. Jack.
  9. AnikM
    Apr 21, 2012
    6
    System of a Down's worst album, it's still a decent album that anyone could listen to but it sounds repetitive and it's definitely not in the same league as their eponymous album, Toxicity or Mezmerize.
  10. mjthadw
    Mar 5, 2012
    10
    The best system of a down album
  11. spadenx
    Nov 29, 2011
    6
    It was ok. I did like some tracks but most of them I didnt. System re-invented themselves once again and it proves that no matter what, You can always find a new sound and I think it works well for them.
  12. asylumspadez
    Nov 24, 2011
    7
    I didnt like it as much as I did as their previous album but it shows how much System has come into their own sound and how much they have changed as well.
  13. Spielberg00
    Sep 10, 2011
    5
    This was not as good as I expected. It's no TOXICITY, but it's fun, crazy, and insane. I love System of a Down. They're so great and amazing. No doubt about it.
  14. ImUnavailable
    Jun 27, 2011
    9
    Possible the best SOAD album, combining their criticisms of society (Boom!, A.D.D.) with the unusual, unorthodox style that makes them hard to properly categorize (36, Bubbles). Each song is criminally catchy and covers a wide range of themes; from paranoia to global atrocities to just about everything in between. A crazy but confident album.
  15. jAbMaN
    Jan 20, 2011
    8
    This is one of my favorite SOAD records. This record is much better than their two recent albums. Toxicity is better but this one is great also.
  16. AWarGuy
    Dec 30, 2010
    9
    This album is amazing, it has some really good stuff in it but it's not my favourite, regardless this album is great and a must for metal-heads alike.
  17. MichaelP
    Apr 28, 2009
    10
    System of a Down are definitely the greatest band of all time. Each album brings something new to the table, and what they do bring is always amazing. "Steal This Album!" does not fail to impress, and always leaves you wanting to start the CD over again. Each song is memorable, and you cannot listen to a song, and not hum the tune of the next one when it is finished.
  18. JoelC
    Oct 31, 2007
    8
    System of a Down are so good... bottom line.
  19. Mithyus
    Apr 16, 2007
    10
    Not as deep, but strong. Really strong.
  20. Myles#13
    Sep 6, 2006
    8
    Although it's not their best album, 'Steal This Album!' still rocks unbelievably hard! The only thing that keeps this album out of the class of Toxicity, Mesmerize and Hypnotize is that it doesn't quite... blend as well as the band's other albums. That said, this is still fantastic stuff!
  21. Rusty
    Aug 7, 2006
    8
    I think the System of a Down albums go from best to worst by their first to last, with the exception of Hypnotize, it was a better album than Mezmerize. This is probaly one of their most political albums they put, this album isnt as metal as their first 2, but very good.
  22. IanC
    Jul 25, 2006
    10
    This is my favorite System album. The songs are crazy as ever in this album. Very fun to listen to.
  23. spongeee
    May 12, 2006
    10
    Maybe their best album...
  24. SeiyenaD
    Apr 6, 2006
    10
    Best Album made by SOAD, it's a real good step up from Toxicity, extremely catchy!
  25. JimJ
    Dec 4, 2005
    8
    Good, but not their best.
  26. Rambo
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    whoever says that this is not a true follow up to the great toxicity is a fool! By far system's best album
  27. MarcoM
    Nov 15, 2005
    7
    Very addictive, by far systems
  28. Anon
    Oct 9, 2005
    9
    It's nuttier than their self-titled debut and heavier than Toxicity. Possibly their best all-round album.
  29. ChristianC
    Oct 7, 2005
    10
    This band is the best because they got kick ass music.
  30. AndyL
    Oct 21, 2004
    9
    Amazing! Kicks Toxicity in the back side really hard but is unfortunatly left behind from a 10 because it has no real AAA songs like Chop Suey or Toxicity
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#76 Best Album of 2002
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#13 Most Discussed Album of 2002
86
#86 Most Shared Album of 2002

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Playlouder
    90
    This could be one of the most important records of the year.
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  2. Ink 19
    80
    Steal This Album is still not the perfect SOAD album, but it's by far their most realized yet.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Many of ''Album's'' tunes work as vibrant stand-alone compositions, which not only makes this an impressive disc but also makes ''Toxicity'' seem all the more masterful: Even the rejects sound pretty damn great.
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