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THE REVIEW
For a while, CIGARO had been wandering in my mind, making me eagerly await this blessed Mesmerize, an album that, according to expectations, would sweep away Steal This Album! and bring us back to that masterpiece Toxicity. Then came BYOB, the first single, undoubtedly spot on. I thought: if the whole album is like this, I'll go skinny dipping in the Trevi Fountain...
The day of the actual album arrived: 11 songs, but unfortunately, I only consider 8 of them, as the 1st one is an introduction and the last 2 are regrettably useless and insignificant... Well, the remaining songs are psychopathic, at times folk (Radio/Video is a masterpiece...), at times fierce, but many lack character, and this is serious for SOAD... 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... Quite a little after such a long wait, I would say...
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The review praises the single BYOB and recognizes strong tracks like Radio/Video but criticizes some songs as lacking character. While fans hoping for a Toxicity sequel may be disappointed, the album offers several intense and diverse songs. The intro and last two tracks are seen as filler, making the overall experience mixed but still noteworthy.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 antuana
BYOB is a classic SOAD track, with a syncopated verse and a chorus that opens up into an easy and melodic tune that sticks with you.
Two totally different voices, always on opposite tonalities blending together! The result is that the quality of the album indeed benefits from it!
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.
