Imperfect Harmonies
by Serj Tankian
  • Record Label: Reprise
  • Release Date: Sep 21, 2010
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. PopMatters
    60
    This album will not please everyone, but it is unique when compared to Tankian's work up to now, and that is what's best for everyone.
  2. Spin
    40
    Imperfect Harmonies plays as if Frank Zappa had lived to experience the glories of the Crystal Method, Ozzfest, George W. Bush, and Final Fantasy X.
  3. Kerrang!
    60
    It's an easier to admire than to love. [18 Sep 2010, p.58]
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  5. Rock Sound
    40
    On his latest solo effort, System of a Down man, Serj Tankian, continues to stride further and further away from the sound that was once his bread and butter.
  6. Q Magazine
    60
    The splicing of classical instrumentation with electronica and jazz flourishes may alienate his old band's fans, but there is much to admire here. [Oct 2010, p.120]
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  7. Mojo
    40
    System Of A Down frontman is caught trying too hard. Again. [Oct. 2010, p. 101]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. Juszczyk
    Sep 23, 2010
    10
    This album is a true masterpiece. Starting with the powerful and beautifully driven disowned inc. all the way through wings of summer. TheThis album is a true masterpiece. Starting with the powerful and beautifully driven disowned inc. all the way through wings of summer. The album flows nicely as it has nice elements of all instruments. The listener will get lost in the sheer beauty of the instrumentation.… Full Review »
  2. sadpanda
    Aug 12, 2011
    10
    A 67? Seriously?
    Imperfect Harmonies' grandiosity cannot be understated. This record is a masterpiece of emotion, pulsing with life at every    A 67? Seriously?
    Imperfect Harmonies' grandiosity cannot be understated. This record is a masterpiece of emotion, pulsing with life at every level. Brilliant orchestration and limitless beauty abound. Serj's mannerisms can be a turn-off to some, but even for all its quirks Imperfect Harmonies is to great to be soiled. Nobody else is making albums like this these days.    … Full Review »
  3. dani_soad
    Jun 28, 2012
    10
    This is incredible album. This album contains various and beautiful songs as well as any previous work of Serj. I miss System so match but IThis is incredible album. This album contains various and beautiful songs as well as any previous work of Serj. I miss System so match but I can not deny the quality of this album.… Full Review »
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