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THE REVIEW
In times when albums like "See you on the other side" and "In Your Honor" by Foo Fighters are criticized, bands that are frankly terrible like System Of A Down are instead praised. Father & son Malakian and company are made for the mediocrity of MTV and nothing else.
They have made their good albums, and I'm talking about the first self-titled one, "Toxicity" and at most "Steal This Album!". This yet another overrated nu-metal band had the brilliant idea of releasing two practically identical albums six months apart for business reasons (does anyone want to argue with me?) and making their "beloved" fan base spend the staggering amount of 43 euros and 80 cents for nothing.
Sure, there were a few decent songs in Mesmerize and the artwork was really beautiful and well-kept. Hypnotize might be a tad better than its "summer" twin... Good tracks scattered here and there but they all seem very similar to each other except for "Vicinity of Obscenity". The songs that slow down a bit are sung (?) by guitarist Daron Malakian, who has a frankly horrible voice, not to mention that they have a singer who can make a difference. Buy this album and you'll be left with nothing in hand.
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The review harshly criticizes System Of A Down's album Hypnotize as an overrated nu-metal release. It points out the band's business strategy of releasing two similar albums within six months, resulting in a disappointing experience for fans. Some tracks are decent, but the album feels repetitive, and the vocal performance by guitarist Daron Malakian is questioned. The reviewer suggests that the album offers little value.
System of a Down
System Of A Down is an Armenian-American rock/metal band formed in Los Angeles. Core members are Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan. They are known for blending heavy/alternative metal with Middle Eastern influences and politically charged lyrics.49 Reviews
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By Spike Joe1
The album opens really well with the adrenaline-pumped 'Attack' in pure System Of A Down style.
'Holy Mountains' offers five and a half minutes of pure musical enjoyment.
By AndJusticeForAll
The voices of Tankian and Malakian blend fairly well and result as very (too much) catchy (commercial?).
A nice little album and that’s it, pleasant to listen to when you want uncommitted music.
By rockanto
With this epic work, Serj Tankian & co. have definitively become a commercial band (which is not necessarily a bad thing).
"Vicinity of Obscenity" is simply brilliant: starting with a rhythm marked by drumsticks, then psycho rock with filtered voice, a dance hint and a funky soul ’70s chorus, followed by metal again.
By alCOOL
Of this last double 'masterpiece' I didn’t include even one [song]!
Mezmerize + Hypnotize = money in the wallet + desire to hunt for old albums.
By Bisius
I'd say here S.O.A.D. have given their worst with disgustingly pop melody (and who cares about the fake big guitars in the background).
Malakian can't sing, his voice is shabby, and where Tankian's angelic voice builds, he arrives with high notes worthy of Katia Ricciarelli.
