Shock System was an independent rock band from

Malaysia Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. Featuring the Tanjung Piai, southernmost point of continental Eurasia, it is a federation, federal constitutional monarchy consisting of States and federal territories of Malaysia, 13 states and thre ...

. Their music ranged from a mixture of

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with

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elements and soaring

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bits. All of their recordings were released independently. With the release of ''Peaceful Demonstration'' EP in 2003 and ''Stagnantation Disorder'' EP in 2005, they garnered attention and established themselves in the burgeoning Kuala Lumpur underground scene. They're also avid supporters of Food Not Bombs Kuala Lumpur.

Reviews

''“Progressive in its collective vision, always working for something a bit different from the rest of the herd.”''
Ricecooker Zine
Apr ‘06 ''“Definitely {{Sic, hide=y, politically, -charged tracks for the thinking.”''
Junk Magazine
Dec ‘06 ''“Interesting combination through creative riffs unifying a potentially powerful musical unit.”''
ROTTW Magazine
June ‘07 ''“They certainly have something important to say, which amidst the meaningless tripe on record shelves these days, is worthy endeavour indeed.”''
Channel V's AMP
June ‘07 ''“Sounds like Alice In Chains Unplugged!”''
Azmyl Yunor
on Shock System's acoustic set at the Troubaganger Show, May ’06

Discography

*''Peaceful Demonstration'' EP (2003, Independent:MALAYSIA) *''Stagnantation Disorder'' EP (2005, Independent:MALAYSIA)
''Deconstruct: The Discography''
(2012, Independent:MALAYSIA)

Appearances

*''Come Together'' compilation - various artists (2005, Independent:MALAYSIA)

External links

Review of ''Stagnantation Disorder'' EPShock System Bandcamp profile
Malaysian musical groups