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Universal acclaim- based on 260 Ratings
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Positive: 234 out of 260
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Mixed: 15 out of 260
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Negative: 11 out of 260
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Nov 15, 2016
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martinwMay 11, 2007the best band of its kind!!!
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UnclePhilNov 23, 2005
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KyleLFeb 10, 2006VERY upsetting! I loved 'Toxicity', but SOAD is getting out of control. I absolutely hated this album.
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AndyWNov 22, 2005B.Y.O.B. is a pretty messy single. It jumps from fast screamo type heavy metal to absolute dance shit. I can't tolerate this music, it's too painful to listen to. This is like listening to Alexisonfire on speed!
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JosephSNov 26, 2005Why won't this crap just DIE?
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CrampedNov 26, 2005Take a few known riffs, throw some new vocals in and call it a second album? This album should be renamed: How To Ripoff Our Fans - System of a Down.
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JordanLDec 1, 2005This isnt music. system of a down tries to make a politcal statement, but remain too uneducated to do so. I find it funny how they criticize consumers, yet all own hummers. this attempt at melody is an embarrasment.
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GaborADec 28, 2005Even if you're unaware of what real metal sounds like how can System fans ignore how repatative the band is? Or maybe thats what these morons love about them.
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MikeNov 22, 2005anyone who thinks critically about the music they listen to and believes that this is good, you need to be removed from society
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Nov 5, 2016
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Dec 22, 2012Hypntize and Attack are the big reason this album is alive. Mostly Hypnotize.
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AaronANov 30, 2005listend through once and im happy with this c.d being a huge s.o.a.d fan meant i had high expectation and i love how this album sounds like their first, fast thrashing heaven i still prefer mezmerise and toxicity but this is a welcome addition
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JonSJan 14, 2006I don't know who would ratethis group (ever) less than 8, i mean they have awsome music, they criticize, and they get in your emotions whether you are happy or mad. This band is by far the best, and kicks every Rapers or country singer's ass.
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TejasPNov 26, 2005
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V.Z.Nov 30, 2005
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TristanLDec 8, 2005Fantastic album and a great great component to the hypnotise/mesmerise double album. good music and nice and brutal. Excellent stuff.
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tonyakOct 6, 2006i love it...this is the first SOAD album i've owned and it's my favorite. i love all the political aspects: there are some great points, very deep. and, of course, the music is great!
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MikhailVFeb 10, 2006
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yoGJul 30, 2006Awesome album.Better than 10 out of 10.Holy Mountains is the best song ever written.
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GnarlesNov 25, 2005
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MarkU.Nov 26, 2005I think that Mesmerize/Hypnotize is one of the best rock albums in a long time. System of a Down's use of different influences reminds me very much of Queen.
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KarlMNov 26, 2005I am A huge System fan, i own every album and every song they have ever created. I love every cd, especialy hypnotize and mezmerize. All of the songs are really amazing, Serj and Darrons voices are totally fuckign sweet.
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JacobSDec 2, 2005The reason that i think this album is great, is that there is a thin line between the entire album, and all the songs work as a whole, while almost every song also stand strong on its own. The only downside is that there is a bit repetitive lyrics every once in a while. 9/10
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JasonGJan 10, 2006A brilliant album on it's own, but must be listened to along with Mezmerize to truly appreciate it. These guys are on their way to becoming the next metal legends
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LeeWJan 10, 2006Great cd Hipnotise awome song
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GregHJan 20, 2006Wow. And I say that as an objective listener rather than an avid fan. Point for point this album surpassed my expectations. Though much more somber than Mezmerize, the songs still retained their typical energy. I particularly liked "Stealing Society", "Holy Mountains", "Tentative", and "Dreaming". Overall, this album was by far an excellent purchase.
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donnaFeb 21, 2006not bad, not bad at all. their mixture of goth and funk has proven itself to be sellable.
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ChrisJMay 5, 2006Superb. Loses its way a little between Holy Mountains and Soldier Side but the class shines through. If I ever hear a better song than Holy Mountains I'll consider myself very lucky..........still prefer Mezmerize though.
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Myles#13Sep 6, 2006
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Awards & Rankings
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BillboardNot that the band's blend of metal; world music; jagged, breakneck rhythms; and non sequitur lyrics don't still connect, but it is nowhere near as dazzling as it was on its first two go-arounds. [26 Nov 2005]
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Entertainment WeeklyIt's a strange brew that may not be everyone's cup of tea; still, there's no denying these cats have their singular system down pat. [25 Nov 2005, p.100]
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Los Angeles Times"Hypnotize" has some of the circus-is-in-town surrealism that links System to the Frank Zappa avant-rock tradition, but overall it's more of a fundamental rock album. [20 Nov 2005]