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System of a Down
Mezmerize


4.5
superb

Review

by Confessed2005 USER (107 Reviews)
September 28th, 2005 | 49 replies


Release Date: 2005 | Tracklist


System Of A Down are probably the most inventive band on the planet in the current metal scene. The combined lyrical skills of Serj Tankina and Daron Malakian is great on every album SOAD put out. This, their fourth effort, is probably the most majestic and surprising and there are a lot of experimental elements. Here is the review then.

What Is Good About the Album?

There are several good things to come out of 'Mezmerize'. The madcap vocals are still present as are the intersesting ideas and politically fuellded punk mayhem. They have mixed a hell of a lot of different musical influences into this record and there are several diverse moments. @cigaro' in particular features some humourous vocals and solid guitar and 'B.Y.O.B' sounds like a recording performed my mentalists. Throughout the record, Daron's voice can be heard and I can safely say that he has an incredibly original voice. Lyrically, both Serj and Daropn have matured on this album which is either a good thing or a bad thing, depedning on what you prefer. Also, there are not as many expletives as on previous SOAD albums (such as their original) but that doesn't particularly matter. Also, both singles feature and if you want some completely original SOAD just listen to 'Radio/Video'. 'Revenga' is a masterpiece and features an awesome solo and 'Lost In Hollywood' features Daron's most mature lyrics to date.

What Was Not So Good About The Album?

Whilst there are no actual filler tracks on the album, there is the odd track or two which don't live up to what they could be. 'Old School Hollywood' really riles me but after several listens it is likely to grow on you.'Question!?' is also a bit annoying after just one or two listens but it will probably sound better the more you listen. Other than that, there is not too much actually wrong with the album and any problems are definitely minor ones.

Why Buy?

Because it is original, creative and completely insane at several points.

Track Ratings

Soldier Side - Intro 5/5
B.Y.O.B. 5/5
Revenga 5/5
Cigaro 4.5/5
Radio/Video 5/5
This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song 4/5
Violent Pornography 4.5/5
Question!? 4/5
Sad Statue 4.5/5
Old School Hollywood 3/5
Lost In Hollywood 5/5



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2muchket!
September 28th 2005


906 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

Really good album all of the songs are amazing except for old scholl hollywood I cannot wait for Hypnotize

Rudd13
September 28th 2005


952 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

This is one of the albums we do NOT need any more reviews of, that is unless you're saying something completely negative about it.



But apart from that, good job. Revenga and Violent Pornography do it for me.



No more news on Hypnotize just yet......

Confessed2005
September 28th 2005


5572 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

point made. i didnt realise there was so many blummin reviews until i submitted this.

barosjn
September 28th 2005


501 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

^Actually, there is some news on Hypnotize.^



Today System of a Down have started filming the music video for Hypnotize's title track.

Rudd13
September 28th 2005


952 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Sweet

This Message Edited On 09.28.05

Tele_Dude
September 28th 2005


16 Comments


You guys have seen the track-list, right?
Its gonna be soooo good..
They have started playing Hypnotize live, and the people who have heard it, says its "Aerials meets Lost in Hollywood"

Toaster
September 28th 2005


343 Comments


SOAD are not that original or creative. Aside from having two singers who constantly harmonize their vocals or bark like dogs, they are like every other hard rock band out there.

Thor
September 28th 2005


10355 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

The other reviews were better, but I agree with your rating.

Dead_Trench
September 28th 2005


159 Comments


I like the song Old School Hollywood. One thing I don't like about this album. Daron sings too much. They're pretty much a dual vocalist band now, even though Serj is much better. So either Daron should sing much less or Serj should pick up a guitar too. I know he can play.

NEDM
September 28th 2005


1113 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Not Serj Tanaka, it's Serj Tanakin.

_unknownST
September 28th 2005


256 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

even though i liked this album i thought i was a huge let down after steal this album.



best song is question! or cigaro

Ihatesally
September 28th 2005


1 Comments


i saw on tv that hypnotize was supposed to come out this week.........damn tv

Grunge_Zombie
September 28th 2005


2 Comments


ur tv is bullthitting u, anyway i really didnt like this album. I loved their first 3, and I hope that hypnotize will be more like their olderstuff, or better than mesmerize
p.s. it comes out on november 20 or 22

Atticus 69320
September 28th 2005


49 Comments


The most inventive? WTF? What kind of smelly garbage is that?

Electric City
September 29th 2005


15756 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0

THis is an amazing album. This is a terible review. I miss Clumpy.

Storm In A Teacup
September 29th 2005


45783 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

I do to! He should have been in the top 15. I wonder how long until his deployment is over. :upset:

Rudd13
September 29th 2005


952 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

[quote=MusicOfficial]I miss Clumpy.[/quote]



Clumpy......



Isnt he at war??? :upset:

Storm In A Teacup
September 29th 2005


45783 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Indeed :upset:

NEDM
September 29th 2005


1113 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Clumpy is shooting up terrorist biznatches.



ps... Kripes, he was Top15.........before I created an account :p

Jawaharal
September 29th 2005


1832 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

quite frankly, I don't like SOAD that much at all. Cigaro was the only enjoyable song on here



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