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THE REVIEW
Those who expected a shift towards an increasingly political and extreme writing style supported by extreme metal music will be disappointed!
Since my first listen to Cigaro about two months ago, I anticipated a hard, extreme album, but once the disc is placed in the player, you are faced with the record that every fan of the more "melodic" SOAD has ever dreamed of.
Already with the first official single BYOB, it’s clear the direction the group has taken. It's indeed a classic SOAD track, with a syncopated verse and a chorus that opens up into an easy and melodic tune that sticks with you.
Almost all the tracks have this structure; those who expected experimentation or major novelties will be disappointed—this is a great metal rock album, well-played and inspired, but certainly not innovative. There are some sounds that come from offbeat music... but nothing more... it's an album that keeps you dancing and moshing from start to finish.
A special mention must be made for the vocal parts: according to circulating information, it was known that Daron Malakian and Serj Tankian would sing almost all the songs together, intertwining... well, the result is superb... two totally different voices, always on opposite tonalities blending together! The result is that the quality of the album indeed benefits from it! In conclusion, it must be admitted that there are practically no novelties in either the sound or the structure of the pieces, but it must be admitted that they are all great pieces... almost pop... in the broadest possible sense because it remains the fact that we are still talking about a METAL album with screams, gurgles, and a pandemonium of guitar and drums!
I like it a lot, but it must be admitted that it is one of the most accessible SOAD albums, much more than Toxicity, and this will obviously lead everyone to make their own positive or negative reflections based on the melodic line they prefer.
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Mezmerize by System of a Down offers a melodic yet powerful metal experience, staying true to the band's classic style. The album focuses on well-crafted songs with memorable choruses and intertwined vocals by Daron Malakian and Serj Tankian. While the album lacks major innovation, its accessibility and energy make it a favorite among melodic metal fans.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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 Bleem
If the whole album is like this, I’ll go skinny dipping in the Trevi Fountain...
Those expecting a Toxicity 2 will have to settle for 6-7 nice little tunes that will drive them crazy for the first 2 days...
By Revenga
"Byob has a very strong political sense, I really like the guitar solo at the beginning."
"A good album, but not at the levels of 'Toxicity' where the band brought out the best of themselves with simply stunning songs."
By e-bow
Let’s clarify one thing right away: the lack of innovation in this album compared to the previous four is something that’s hard to forgive the System Of A Down for.
Mezmerize may not be System Of A Down’s best work, but it’s definitely a musically complete and enjoyable album with a clear message.
By Casacci91
"B.Y.O.B is the masterpiece of the record for its immense anger."
"It’s precisely the soft/hard intertwining that makes this album unique in its genre."
By durasno7
Mezmerize is a bomb, which I would rather call a 'time bomb,' since it will take much longer to please you, but still devastating in its whirlpool of genres.
Each song represents a standalone creative peak, with its own personality and unique style, and also thanks to these qualities the CD will remain in your player for a long time.
