Free Shipping on $30+
Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne
- Description
- Release details
- Tracklist
-
Mezmerize (2005) is System of a Downs fourth studio album and one of their most focused yet unpredictable works a fusion of political fury, dark humor, and wild musical invention. Produced by Rick Rubin and Daron Malakian, the record condenses the bands eccentric energy into a sharp, dynamic burst of sound. Tracks like B.Y.O.B., Question!, and Cigaro shift effortlessly between thrash intensity, folk melodies, and surreal harmonies, showcasing the groups signature balance of chaos and precision. At just over 35 minutes, Mezmerize feels urgent and cohesive, driven by Serj Tankians theatrical vocals and Malakians sharp guitar interplay. Beneath the absurdity lies pointed social critique a reaction to war, corruption, and conformity wrapped in cryptic humor and manic rhythm. Released alongside its companion album Hypnotize, Mezmerize captures the band at their creative peak: politically charged, musically fearless, and unmistakably original.
Reviews
System of a Down remain one of the few metal bands willing to match fury with intelligence. Rolling Stone
Mezmerize is manic, melodic, and utterly gripping from start to finish. NME
A whirlwind of riffs and ideas absurd, angry, and completely brilliant. The Guardian
Review
AllMusic rating: AllMusic users: (2,041 votes) Read the AllMusic.com review
- Artist: System Of A Down Label: American Recordings, Columbia, Legacy Format: LP Units: 1 Country: US Genre: Metal Style: Metalcore, Nu Metal
-
A1 Soldier Side – Intro
A2 B.Y.O.B.
A3 Revenga
A4 Cigaro
A5 Radio / Video
A6 This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I’M On This Song
B1 Violent Pornography
B2 Question!
B3 Sad Statue
B4 Old School Hollywood
B5 Lost In Hollywood
