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Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

  • Summary: The third solo release for the System Of A Down singer was self-produced.
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We're the day birds Deciding to fly against the sky Within our dreams, we all wake up To kiss the ones who are born to die We're the graying... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jul 10, 2012
    81
    So while the disc may not his best album, it is still one that makes you think and challenges you.
  2. Alternative Press
    Jul 10, 2012
    80
    Harakiri easily contains the best music released under the vocalist's name. [Aug 2012, p.92]
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  3. Boston Globe
    Jul 10, 2012
    70
    There's never a ponderous or self-righteous feel to Tankian's tunes.
  4. Rock Sound
    Aug 7, 2012
    70
    Though occasionally difficult to digest, 'Harakiri' is nevertheless a worthwhile and intriguing listen.
  5. Consequence
    Jul 10, 2012
    60
    Throughout the album, it seems that Tankian is preparing the listener for something bigger, something serious.
  6. Q Magazine
    Aug 20, 2012
    60
    As ever, his lyrics are oblique yet thought-provoking, if sometimes unwieldy. [Sep 2012, p.112]
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  7. PopMatters
    Jul 17, 2012
    40
    The most confusing, drab, inexplicable pop-punk album I've heard in years.

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  1. phantom_83
    Jul 11, 2012
    10
    A stunning album from a real genius. Beautifully crafted and masterfully written. This is probably the best rock album of the year so far.A stunning album from a real genius. Beautifully crafted and masterfully written. This is probably the best rock album of the year so far. The album is truly inspiring. The only problem is that I wish there was more.… Expand
  2. emirojaseng
    Jul 22, 2012
    10
    truly a great a work from serj. the whole album has some very unique moments, the low point in the album is figure it out, and the rest istruly a great a work from serj. the whole album has some very unique moments, the low point in the album is figure it out, and the rest is pure mastery

    only real critic is that it takes a bit to get carried away by the music    … Expand
  4. dani_soad
    Jul 14, 2012
    10
    This is the best Serj Tankian's work. Very strong music and well written lyrics. Some songs remind aggression of Serj from SOAD's albums. ThisThis is the best Serj Tankian's work. Very strong music and well written lyrics. Some songs remind aggression of Serj from SOAD's albums. This aggression was missing in previous albums.… Expand
  5. KoreyLalonde
    Jul 17, 2012
    9
    Harakiri is one of the most powerful albums I've ever heard. Serj Tankian is master lyricist and an inspiring artist! I am looking forward toHarakiri is one of the most powerful albums I've ever heard. Serj Tankian is master lyricist and an inspiring artist! I am looking forward to his next album!… Collapse
  6. PStakhiv
    Oct 10, 2013
    8
    it's great album from Serj, could easily be considered as one of the best his of his solo projects. Some 5-star songs in it, like "Occupiedit's great album from Serj, could easily be considered as one of the best his of his solo projects. Some 5-star songs in it, like "Occupied Tears" and "Harakiri". Though there are some weeker songs like "Cornucopia"… Expand

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