| 词条 | Imperfect Harmonies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| name = Imperfect Harmonies | type = studio | artist = Serj Tankian | cover = Serj Tankian - Imperfect Harmonies.png | alt = | released = {{Start date|2010|09|21}} | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = {{hlist|Art rock|symphonic rock|alternative rock|experimental rock}} | length = {{Duration|m=44|s=09}} | label = Reprise, Serjical Strike | producer = Serj Tankian | prev_title = Elect the Dead Symphony | prev_year = 2010 | next_title = Imperfect Remixes | next_year = 2011 | misc = {{Singles | name = Imperfect Harmonies | type = studio | single1 = Left of Center | single1date = June 29, 2010 | single2 = Reconstructive Demonstrations | single2date = November 12, 2010 }} }} Imperfect Harmonies is the second studio album by Armenian-American singer Serj Tankian. The album was released on September 21, 2010 through Reprise Records and Serjical Strike Records. Release and promotionImperfect Harmonies was originally scheduled to be released on September 7, 2010,[1] but was later pushed back two weeks to September 21.[2] The paper manufacturing plant that Tankian selected to print the album's booklet ran out of tree-free paper and needed more time to obtain more of the material. Tankian is environmentally conscious and researched this type of paper on his own. Other releases by Tankian that use tree-free paper include his first solo effort Elect the Dead, and Hypnotize and Mezmerize, the last two releases by his band System of a Down.[3]The first song released off of Imperfect Harmonies was "Borders Are...". The song was released in June 2010 as a free download and also as an online lyric video.[4] Serj Tankian had no involvement with the video. It was created by George Tonikian as a promotional tool while Tankian was on tour.[5] This was followed by the album's first official single "Left of Center." The song was released as a single in July 2010[6] and was later released as a music video in August 2010.[2] These first two songs released from Imperfect Harmonies were described by Tankian as being "the most blatantly political songs on the record. Everything is a bit more philosophical and... more abstract.".[1] Later he released "Disowned inc." on his web page, and also created a game to discover pieces of the song. The album opened at #35 on the Billboard 200 with 10,200 copies.[7] Musical directionIn 2009, Tankian collaborated with New Zealand's Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra to perform a symphonic version of Elect the Dead. This pairing resulted in the live album Elect the Dead Symphony released in 2010.[8] The experimentation of mixing orchestra music with rock music inspired Tankian to explore this blend further. In addition to orchestral music, Imperfect Harmonies takes influences from jazz and electronica.[8] TouringA world tour in support of the album began August 7 in Pori.[9] Most shows featured The F.C.C. backed by eight classical players chosen from the city the performance took place in. The Lowlands Festival performance was a notable exception to this rule, where the band was backed by the Metropole Orchestra.[10] As with previous tours, only material from Tankian's solo career was played. Beatus, Reconstructive Demonstrations and Wings of Summer were the only songs from the new album that were never performed.[11] On September 7 the Imperfect Harmonies tour was postponed until after the release of the album,[12] although the tour never resumed. Reception{{Album ratings|MC = (67%)[13] |rev1 = Allmusic |rev1score = {{Rating|4|5}}[14] |rev2 = Alternative Press |rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}[15] |rev3 = The A.V. Club |rev3score = (B)[16] |rev4 = NME |rev4score = {{Rating|7|10}}[17] |rev5 = PopMatters |rev5score = {{Rating|6|10}}[18] |rev6 = Q |rev6score = {{Rating|3|5}} |rev7 = Revolver |rev7score = {{Rating|4|4}} |rev8 = Rock Sound |rev8score = {{Rating|4|10}}[19] |rev9 = Spin |rev9score = {{Rating|4|10}}[20] |rev10 = Sputnikmusic |rev10score = {{Rating|4|5}}[21] }} The album divided critics, some of which praised Tankian's new direction,[14][15] while others criticised it for being too much of a departure.[19][20] Overall, the album received generally favourable reviews,[13] although first week sales figures were notably lower than Elect the Dead.[7][22] Track listing{{tracklist| collapsed = no | headline = UK release | all_lyrics = Serj Tankian | all_music = Serj Tankian | title1 = Disowned Inc. | length1 = 4:07 | title2 = Borders Are... | length2 = 4:38 | title3 = Deserving? | length3 = 4:05 | title4 = Beatus | length4 = 4:41 | title5 = Reconstructive Demonstrations | length5 = 5:04 | title6 = Electron | length6 = 3:46 | title7 = Gate 21 | length7 = 2:43 | title8 = Yes, It's Genocide | length8 = 3:15 | title9 = Peace Be Revenged | length9 = 3:59 | title10 = Left of Center | length10 = 3:06 | title11 = Wings of Summer | note11 = featuring Shana Halligan from Sweet | length11 = 4:45 | total_length = 44:09 }}{{tracklist | collapsed = yes | headline = Japanese version[23] and Promotional CD2 (Instrumentals)[24] | title12 = Goddamn Trigger | length12 = 3:20 | total_length = 47:29 |}}{{tracklist | collapsed = yes | headline = Amazon MP3 (Deluxe version)[25] | title12 = Deserving? | note12 = orchestral | length12 = 4:07 | title13 = Peace Be Revenged | note13 = orchestral | length13 = 3:56 | total_length = 52:12 |}}{{tracklist | collapsed = yes | headline = iTunes (Deluxe version)[26] | title12 = Goddamn Trigger | length12 = 3:21 | title13 = Deserving? | note13 = orchestral | length13 = 4:08 | title14 = Peace Be Revenged | note14 = orchestral | length14 = 3:56 | total_length = 55:34 |}}{{tracklist | collapsed = yes | headline = Limited edition (Bonus disc)[27] | title1 = Disowned Inc. | note1 = orchestral | length1 = 4:11 | title2 = Borders Are... | note2 = orchestral | length2 = 4:40 | title3 = Deserving? | note3 = orchestral | length3 = 4:09 | title4 = Beatus | note4 = orchestral | length4 = 4:44 | title5 = Reconstructive Demonstrations | note5 = orchestral | length5 = 5:06 | title6 = Peace Be Revenged | note6 = orchestral | length6 = 3:56 | total_length = 26:46 |}}{{tracklist | collapsed = yes | headline = Best Buy (Bonus DVD)[28] | title1 = Empty Walls | note1 = live | length1 = 6:19 | title2 = Feed Us | note2 = live | length2 = 4:37 | title3 = Unthinking Majority | note3 = live | length3 = 3:46 | title4 = Lie Lie Lie | note4 = live | length4 = 3:18 | title5 = Sky Is Over | note5 = live | length5 = 2:44 | title6 = Beethoven's Cunt | note6 = live | length6 = 8:49 | total_length = 29:33 |}}{{tracklist | collapsed = yes | headline = Promotional CD3 (Orchestral Mixes & Orchestral Instrumentals)[24] | title1 = Disowned Inc. | note1 = orchestral | length1 = 4:07 | title2 = Borders Are | note2 = orchestral | length2 = 4:38 | title3 = Deserving? | note3 = orchestral | length3 = 4:05 | title4 = Beatus | note4 = orchestral | length4 = 4:41 | title5 = Reconstructive Demonstrations | note5 = orchestral | length5 = 5:04 | title6 = Peace Be Revenged | note6 = orchestral | length6 = 3:59 | title7 = Goddamn Trigger | note7 = orchestral | length7 = 3:21 | title8 = Disowned Inc. | note8 = orchestral and instrumental | length8 = 4:07 | title9 = Borders Are | note9 = orchestral and instrumental | length9 = 4:38 | title10 = Deserving? | note10 = orchestral and instrumental | length10 = 4:05 | title11 = Beatus | note11 = orchestral and instrumental | length11 = 4:41 | title12 = Reconstructive Demonstrations | note12 = orchestral and instrumental | length12 = 5:04 | title13 = Wings of Summer | note13 = orchestral and instrumental | length13 = 3:59 | title14 = Goddamn Trigger | note14 = orchestral and instrumental | length14 = 3:21 | total_length = 59:50 |}} PersonnelAll songs written, performed, produced, engineered and orchestrated by Serj Tankian.
Chart positions
References1. ^1 {{cite web| last = Graff| first = Gary| title = Serj Tankian Mixes It Up on 'Imperfect Harmonies' Album| work = Billboard| date = July 19, 2010| url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/957312/serj-tankian-mixes-it-up-on-imperfect-harmonies-album| accessdate = September 9, 2010}} {{Serj Tankian}}2. ^1 {{cite web| title = Serj Tankian: 'Left Of Center' Video Released| work = Blabbermouth.net| publisher = Roadrunner| date = August 23, 2010| url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=144932| accessdate = September 8, 2010}} 3. ^{{cite web| last = Sciarretto| first = Amy| title = Serj Tankian Uses Tree-Free Paper for 'Imperfect Harmonies' Booklet| work = Noisecreep| publisher = AOL Music| date = September 9, 2010| url = http://www.noisecreep.com/2010/09/09/serj-tankian-tree-free-paper-imperfect-harmonies/| accessdate = September 9, 2010}} 4. ^{{cite web| last = Blackout| first = Cody| title = New Music: Serj Tankian 'Borders Are'| work = KROQ-FM| publisher = CBS Radio| date = July 30, 2010| url = http://kroq.radio.com/2010/06/30/new-music-serj-tankian-borders-are/| accessdate = September 9, 2010}} 5. ^{{cite web| last = Neilstein| first = Vince| title = Serj Tankian: The MetalSucks Interview| work = MetalSucks| date = July 21, 2010| url = http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/07/21/serj-tankian-the-metalsucks-interview/| accessdate = September 9, 2010}} 6. ^{{cite web| last = Toor| first = Amar| title = Serj Tankian, 'Left of Center' -- New Song| work = AOL Radio| publisher = AOL| date = July 1, 2010| url = http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/07/01/serj-tankian-left-of-center/| accessdate = September 9, 2010}} 7. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=146859 |title=BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SERJ TANKIAN's 'Imperfect Harmonies' Cracks U.S. Top 40 |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-24}} 8. ^1 {{cite web| last = Peters| first = Mitchell| title = System of a Down's Serj Tankian Stays Busy With 'Harmonies'| work = Billboard| date = August 20, 2010| url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/956741/system-of-a-downs-serj-tankian-stays-busy-with-harmonies| accessdate = September 9, 2010}} 9. ^{{cite web|last=Medrano |first=Eira |url=http://www.serjtankian.com/news/imperfect-harmonies-world-tour-kicks-august-7-sonisphere-festival |title=Imperfect Harmonies World Tour Kicks Off August 7 At The Sonisphere Festival | Serj Tankian's Official Website. Get up to date news, tour dates, merchandise and more |publisher=Serjtankian.com |date=2010-07-04 |accessdate=2012-08-09}} 10. ^{{cite web|url=http://puregrainaudio.com/interviews/interview-with-solo-artist-and-system-of-a-down-frontman-serj-tankian |title=Interview with Solo Artist and System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian « Interviews « |publisher=Puregrainaudio.com |date=2010-09-24 |accessdate=2012-08-09}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.setlist.fm/stats/albums/serj-tankian-7bd68ec8.html?year=2010 |title=Serj Tankian Album Statistics: 2010 |publisher=setlist.fm |date= |accessdate=2012-08-09}} 12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.serjtankian.com/news/imperfect-harmonies-tour-postponed |title=Imperfect Harmonies Tour Postponed | Serj Tankian's Official Website. Get up to date news, tour dates, merchandise and more |publisher=Serjtankian.com |date= |accessdate=2012-08-09}} 13. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/imperfect-harmonies|title=Imperfect Harmonies|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=2012-08-09}} 14. ^1 {{cite web|last=Jurek |first=Thom |url={{Allmusic|class=album |id=r1943848 |pure_url=yes}} |title=Imperfect Harmonies - Serj Tankian : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |publisher=AllMusic |date=2010-09-20 |accessdate=2012-08-09}} 15. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/serj_tankian_-_imperfect_harmonies|title=Serj Tankian - Imperfect Harmonies|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=2012-08-09}} 16. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/serj-tankian-imperfect-harmonies,45401|title=Serj Tankian: Imperfect Harmonies|publisher=The A.V. Club|accessdate=2012-08-09}} 17. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/reviews/serj-tankian/11567|title=Album Reviews - Album Review: Serj Tankian - Imperfect Harmonies (Serjical Strike)|publisher=NME|accessdate=2012-08-09}} 18. ^{{cite web|author= |first=Chris |last=Colgan |url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/131467-serj-tankian-imperfect-harmonies/|title=Serj Tankian: Imperfect Harmonies|publisher=PopMatters|date=October 7, 2010| accessdate=July 10, 2012}} 19. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/article/serj-tankian-imperfect-harmonies|title=Serj Tankian - Imperfect Harmonies|publisher=Rock Sound|accessdate=2012-08-09}} 20. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.spin.com/reviews/serj-tankian-imperfect-harmonies-serjical-strikereprise|title=Serj Tankian, 'Imperfect Harmonies' (Serjical Strike/Reprise)|publisher=Spin}} 21. ^{{cite web|url=http://sputnikmusic.com/review/39215/Serj-Tankian-Imperfect-Harmonies|title=Serj Tankian - Imperfect harmonies (staff review)|publisher=Sputnikmusic|accessdate=2012-08-09}} 22. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=83849 |title=Blabbermouth.Net - Serj Tankian, Rob Zombie, Soilwork, Exodus, Skindred First-Week Sales Revealed |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-14 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071102054814/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=83849 |archivedate=2007-11-02 |df= }} 23. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=WPCR-13900 |title=Imperfect Harmonies Serj Tankian [CD] |publisher=Cdjapan.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2012-08-09}} 24. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=520844&curr=CAD |title=Serj Tankian Imperfect Harmonies USA Promo TRIPLE CD (520844) |publisher=Eil.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-24}} 25. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042GIY1K |title=Imperfect Harmonies (Deluxe): Serj Tankian: MP3 Downloads |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-24}} 26. ^{{cite web| last = iTunes| first = | title = Imperfect Harmonies (Deluxe Version)| url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/imperfect-harmonies-deluxe/id387821579| accessdate = September 12, 2010}} 27. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.serjtankian.com/product/limited-edition-imperfect-harmonies-2-cd-and-canvas-print|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101024093437/http://www.serjtankian.com/product/limited-edition-imperfect-harmonies-2-cd-and-canvas-print|archivedate=2010-10-24 |title=Serj Tankian - Serj Tankian Home page |publisher=Serj Tankian |date= |accessdate=2012-08-09}} 28. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Imperfect+Harmonies+%28Best+Buy+Exclusive%29+-+CD/1272723.p?id=2147013&skuId=1272723&st=serj%20tankian&lp=2&cp=1 |title=Imperfect Harmonies (Best Buy Exclusive) - CD - Tankian,Serj |publisher=Bestbuy.com |date=2010-09-21 |accessdate=2012-02-24}} 29. ^{{cite web|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALBUMS.html |title=CANOE - JAM! 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