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THE REVIEW
Soldier Side... B.Y.O.B.... But especially Lost in Hollywood.
A CD with truly spectacular tracks.
I never understood why, however, the System are so masochistic.
They ruin sometimes beautiful pieces with the introduction of screams and shouts à la Metallica, which have very little of good in them.
Guitarist and singer form a fantastic duet at the microphone.
The voices intertwine in a very harmonious way, becoming an additional instrument.
If you take the record, I recommend the Intro and song number 11. Then the rest, if you're not hardcore metal fans, you can also set it aside.
The drummer, the only non-Armenian of the group, gives a twist to the use of the drums.
Drums crafted by his own hand serve him to excel in this instrument with gasp-inducing transitions.
In conclusion, it's a CD you should get only if you love the raw sound of heavy Rock.
Regards.
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Mezmerize by System Of A Down features spectacular tracks like Soldier Side, B.Y.O.B., and Lost in Hollywood. The reviewer praises the vocal harmonies and inventive drumming but criticizes the aggressive metal screams. Recommended mainly for fans of raw heavy rock rather than casual listeners.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 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."
