title: X-Periment
text: # X-Periment
  
  X-Periment is the second studio album by American band the System, released in 1984. The album was produced by band members David Frank and Mic Murphy. It entered the Billboard pop albums chart in 1984.
  
  ## Critical reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | The Village Voice | C+ |
  
  The New York Times wrote that "there are all sorts of tricky sound effects and noise elements, provided by the inventive synthesizer player David Frank, but these effects never get in the way of the songs, which range from solid to memorable." The Philadelphia Daily News deemed the album "industrial strength but of prefabricated quality."
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All songs written by Frank and Murphy except where noted.
  
  ## Production
  
  * Mixing: Michael Brauer, Don Wershba
  * Mastering: Greg Calbi, Michael Brauer
  * Cover design: Brian Hagiwara
  * Recorded by Mario Salvati
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Paul Pesco - electric guitar
  * Mic Murphy - producer, performer, directed by, electric guitar, vocals
  * David Frank - producer, performer, directed by, synthesizer, digital sounds
  
  ## Chart positions
  
  | Chart (1984) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | US Billboard Top LPs & Tape | 182 |
  