Cool Gardens

By: Serj Tankian

Narrated by: Serj Tankian

From Serj Tankian, lead vocalist for critically acclaimed band System of a Down, comes a striking debut poetry collection, highlighting his best early works as narrated by the author himself.

Like System of a Down's multi-platinum-selling second album, Toxicity - hailed by Rolling Stone as "a bouquet of smart rock and ardent social argument" and by SPIN as "the sound of now" - Tankian's poetic style is willfully eclectic. Sometimes introspective, sometimes direct and cutting, these poems deal with subjects as wide-ranging as euthanasia and the nature of time itself.

Cool Gardens is honest, heartfelt, and humorous - a talented artist at his uncompromising best.

©2001 Serj Tankian (P)2001 Serj Tankian

Exploring the Depths of Serj Tankian's Soul: A Reflective Review of Cool Gardens

If you're a fan of Serj Tankian, you're in for a treat with Cool Gardens. This isn't just a poetry collection—it's an experience. Serj's voice, which we all know and love from his music, brings these poems to life with raw emotion and intensity. The poems cover everything from love and nature to politics and deep philosophical musings. Each one feels like a glimpse into Serj's mind, offering a mix of personal reflections and big-picture thoughts. The way he plays with language is both smart and easy to connect with, making each piece hit home. Listening to Cool Gardens is like going on a journey with Serj as your guide. His narration isn't just reading; it's like he's sharing a part of himself with you. The rhythm and flow of his words are reminiscent of his musical style, adding an extra layer of depth to the experience. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to Serj's work, this audiobook is a must-listen. It's thought-provoking, inspiring, and just downright cool. Dive in and enjoy the ride.

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Серж Танкіан - неймовірна людина, прекрасне виконання, прекрасна лірика. Було неймовірно чути частину віршів, які стали піснями. Ця аудіокнига зробила мій день та цей 2020 рік.

Weirdly pretentious and too often cringy.

I had to go back and listen to System's older songs to cleanse my pallete after this. Some of the poems were very much decent, but overall it was a strange experience. I appreciated the explicit exercises in vocabularly and the showcase of poetic devices, but the content left quite a bit to be desired.

I like serj but..

I like serj but ... This book lacks it all really, but since I respect the guy and all of his works I am going to give it two stars