Sky Is Over cover

Sky Is Over

Serj Tankian · 2008

6 min · 2 tracks · opera

An urgent blend of orchestral elements and metallic riffs, underscored by Tankian's dynamic vocal delivery and socially conscious themes.

Spotify Apple Music
Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

  • →
    Sky Is Over — This title track encapsulates the album's core message, combining emotional vulnerability with biting social critique through powerful melodic shifts.
  • →
    Sky Is Over (Fawk Yeah remix) — The remix retains the original's intensity while introducing electronic elements, illustrating Tankian's versatility as an artist willing to experiment with different sounds.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The single blends orchestral and metal elements effectively but lacks depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • The orchestral arrangement features strings and brass that swell dramatically, contrasting with heavy guitar riffs throughout the track.
  • Tankian's vocal delivery shifts from soft, melodic passages to intense, aggressive bursts, reflecting the song's urgent themes.
  • The remix included alters the original's dynamics by emphasizing electronic beats while retaining the orchestral elements.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Debut solo single that established Tankian's reputation post-System of a Down.
Themes
environmental collapse· political unrest· personal turmoil
Career context
Released in 2008, 'Sky Is Over' marked Serj Tankian's debut solo single following his tenure with System of a Down. At this point in his career, he was exploring more personal and political themes outside the band's framework, setting the stage for his solo album 'Elect the Dead', which came later that year.
New to Serj Tankian? Find your way in →

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sky Is Over 2:57
  • 2 Sky Is Over (Fawk Yeah remix) 3:37

What to play next

Imperfect Harmonies
Listen next

Imperfect Harmonies

2010
Elect the Dead
Go back to

Elect the Dead

2007
Full Serj Tankian discography Where to start with Serj Tankian Artists like Serj Tankian
alternative metal nu metal opera

If this landed

Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.

The Battle of Los Angeles

The Battle of Los Angeles

Rage Against the Machine

Shares urgent political themes and a fusion of heavy riffs with orchestral elements.

Mezmerize

Mezmerize

System of a Down

Combines dynamic vocal delivery with socio-political lyrics and intricate arrangements.

The Fragile

The Fragile

Nine Inch Nails

Explores personal turmoil through a blend of industrial soundscapes and emotional depth.

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata