- Audio CD (Aug 17 2010)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Columbia
- ASIN: B000683IMI
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Soldier Side - Intro |
| 2. B.Y.O.B. |
| 3. Revenga |
| 4. Cigaro |
| 5. Radio/Video |
| 6. This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song |
| 7. Violent Pornography |
| 8. Question! |
| 9. Sad Statue |
| 10. Old School Hollywood |
| 11. Lost In Hollywood |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Four CD's and nearly ten years into their career, System of a Down continue to be the Gilbert and Sullivan of this generation, delivering razor-sharp political commentary via beautiful, quirky melodies and discordant harmonies.
The group has mastered the ability to be both successful and subversive--with 2001's Toxicity selling over six million copies and debuting at number one on the Billboard charts, their success in indisputable. As far are their subversive-ness, the lyrical content on Mezmerize is a solid stream of anti-war, anti-corporate and anti-celebrity sentiment. The disc's first single proves as beautifully schizophrenic as anything the band has released. "B.Y.O.B." opens with guitarist Daron Malakian's rapid-fire riff, then frontman Serj Tankian's anti-war screams of "Why do they always send the poor?"; less than a minute later, a nearly-surreal jump to a facetiously perky, beach party chorus that could easily be found on a Britney or Justin record: "Everybody's going to the party/have a real good time." Guitarist/co-songwriter Malakian takes increased vocal time on the disc, including the hilarious, size-obsessed "Cigaro" and celeb-slapping "Radio/Video". Witticism aside, musical and lyrical intensity peaks with the operatic "Question!" and the emotional piledriver that is "Sad Statue", the group¹s unflinching statement on war and Lady Liberty.
The only shortcoming of Mezmerize is, quite simply, that it is short. Clocking in at a mere 38 minutes, the reason given is that this release is one-half of a two CD set--with part 2, Hypnotize, expected in late fall 2005. --Denise Sheppard
Product Description
SYSTEM OF A DOWN Mezmerize (2005 Hong Kong issue 11-track CD album produced by Rick Rubin and mixed by Andy Wallace features the single B.Y.O.B. presented in an embossed digipack sealed with a custom sticker and includes a BONUS System Of A Down keyring)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!,
By Erik (Fort St. James, British Columbia Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: System Of A Down:Mesmerize (Audio CD)
I have been a fan of SOAD since Toxicity came out 4 years ago. I then aquired their other albums ever since. They are hard to categorize...metal, thrash, progressive..whatever. In my opinion this is they're best effort to date. I've been eagerly awaiting this for along time and I'm not disappointed. I was pleasantly suprised how melodic and alternatively hard this album is. It just shows they're amazing range and depth. The lyrics are political, and sometimes weird as previously mentioned by another reviewer, but never boring. I'm looking forward to the second half, "Hypnotize", coming out this fall.This album and the follow-up have been a painfully long time in coming, but well worth the wait. If you are a SOAD fan you'll love this album and if you haven't heard them, check it out.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Out of 5 I'd Give it 10!,
By Christa (Calgary, AB Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: System Of A Down:Mesmerize (Audio CD)
Everybody who listens to SOAD's new album will say that it's good --> but too short, or not original, or too original, or Blah, Blah, Blah! They are artists and no matter what none of their albums will ever be the same! This one was great and I believe that Hypnotise will be just as good! No they did not sell out and no they are not trying to get more money..... The CD's less then $10.00! Daron and Serj do wonderful Justice to vocals with eachother and I think that whether or not you are already a SOAD fan you should get this CD! There's something on there for everyone, so yeah you might not like one or two songs..... but I can't remember ever liking all of the songs on any CD! And quite honestly..... I LOVE EVERY SONG ON THIS CD! Can't wait til the next one!
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm Mesmerized,
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This review is from: System Of A Down:Mesmerize (Audio CD)
When I first heard this album I found it mediocre at best, but as I listened to it a few more times over I began to really love it. It's the System of a Down you know and love. Some songs have deep inner meanings while others are just random by my reckoning. Overall you get a feelings of metal and the vocals are superb. "Question" I found was one of the best songs on there, with its excellent sound and tune as well as meaningful lyrics. Overall I'd get this CD, ESPECIALLY if you are a SOAD fan. But, do give it some time if you don't like it at first.
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