With Green Day planning on three releases over the next year, Serj Tankian has upped the ante with four planned solo releases.

Along with "Harakiri," Serj plans a jazz album ("Jazz-Iz Christ"), one orchestral ("Orca"), and one electro-western ("Fuktronic"). "Harakiri" is a bit of a continuation of Serj's past solo works as well as his unique vocal syncopations reminiscent of his System Of A Down days.

There are a few lighter, even symphonic moments on the disc. His lyrics remain very political, but there's a bit of poetry behind the music. I wouldn't call "Harakiri" a major release for the year, but it does deserve a bit of attention especially if you like to stray a bit from the mainstream.

— Tim, Rockin’ 101, 101.7 FM. On air 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, noon-2 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sunday