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Universal acclaim- based on 260 Ratings
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Oct 15, 2013Mezmerize is ver amazins
but i preferes this
is weird but well-worked
funny
my favourite band
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Nov 5, 2016
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Jan 26, 2023Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)
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Nov 24, 2011The best album behind Toxicity. Hypnotize gives plenty of good tracks and just a good album overall that once again establishes System as one of the best metal bands out there.
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Sep 10, 2011Think of this as MEZMERIZE: VOLUME II. It continues with the craziness and unbelievable insanity...but it's not as good as much else by System of a Down.
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Dec 9, 2011I just dont like System now, They are far too mainstream. This album is too similar to Mezmerize and it doesnt feature that many good tracks, Its just a generic rock/metal album.
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May 29, 2012
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Apr 21, 2012
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Feb 9, 2022Guitarist Daron Malakian's voice is much more prominent. It is much more different and pop compared to other albums. Still a great album
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Nov 15, 2016
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Dec 22, 2012Hypntize and Attack are the big reason this album is alive. Mostly Hypnotize.
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Feb 18, 2012The follow-up to Mezmerize is a solid album but is less inventive and not quite as intelligent. A few bland songs hold it back but the overall product is still solid.
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Jul 12, 2015What is this abomination? This album disgraces what System of A Down stands for. Mezmerize was at least listenable, or decent, but this is pure **** Complete and absolute **** Vicinity of Obscenity? What the hell was that? The lyrics are so bad! Probably the worst album they've ever come out with out.
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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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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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KyleLFeb 10, 2006VERY upsetting! I loved 'Toxicity', but SOAD is getting out of control. I absolutely hated this album.
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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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simongNov 22, 2005more great stuff from sod
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BrianCNov 22, 2005amazing!!!
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MattNov 22, 2005Good anti-war lyrics. Rock on!
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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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CristianTNov 22, 2005Incredibly awesome! Actually, better than Mesmerize, and better than most their work so far.
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[Anonymous]Nov 22, 2005awesome
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RobCNov 22, 2005Nice
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johncNov 23, 2005the best cd so far system of a down has made,its up there with toxicity or perhaps even better
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blueindigoNov 23, 2005brilliant much better than mesmerize witch to me was a bit of a disapointment could even ve there greatest work yet
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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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NatePNov 28, 2005what can i say it mezmorized me.
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BuckCrouchIIINov 29, 2005The genious continues with Hypnotize.
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qwertpoiuyNov 30, 2005mad
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CaseyRNov 30, 2005
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StevenTDec 1, 2005
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DannyKDec 1, 2005
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karlrDec 16, 2005Not as good as mezmerize but definetly one the best soad albums!
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DianaCDec 2, 2005This is by far the best album of the year, and I dare to say this is the best of the last ten years. No other album has thrilled me like this one. SOAD Rules. Has all the magic, energy, hard guitars, soft vocals, tough meanings and anything else you would expect from a really RocKin' band.
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JeffKDec 2, 2005very good, lonely day is the only bad song
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ArjisKDec 20, 2005I beleive that it's their best album!!!
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AlexCDec 4, 2005Awesome. A little different type of music than that of Mezmerize. This was a little more "Rock On", but I really enjoyed it.
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thomassJan 20, 2006this cd is the shit it aint too hard they sing about nothing but its all that...i recommend listening to crade of filth and slipknot as well as decay into light.i rate the cd
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NateWJan 30, 2006
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TrevorRJan 8, 2006One thing you van always rely on when System of a Down releases an album is that there wont be one bad song. SOAD has really mastered melodic metal. Intertwining harmony with crazy drum sets and amazing guitar solos make this Syetem's best record yet. I think they just keep getting better.
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IgorMFeb 17, 2006This deserves a 10! Few albums like this, one of my favorites.
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ConnorFeb 17, 2006This album is just one smash hit after another. I can never get enough of it. After hearing one good song I go to hear another, but then another good one comes on and I can't turn back.
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KeithJMar 30, 2006A Great Album, I have all there others and feel that this is a masterpiece. The two Albums together are a fine body of work and I can't wait for the next instalment!!!!!
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MiguelNov 21, 2005The best rock album of the year! This is the System of a Down that I was waiting for! Its definitely an improvement over Mezmerize.
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BrianCNov 21, 2005amazing!!!
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jimmyNov 22, 2005althought i liked mezemerize and i always said to myself the sequal wouldnt be able 2 match it its done more its completely toppled it
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LukeMNov 22, 2005This is an awesum album! .FULL STOP.
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MatthewBNov 22, 2005This is best of bests album on the metal/rock/aletrnative scene. Nothing more, just rulez and forever. Bravo SOAD!
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RimaR.Nov 22, 2005Absolutely Amazing!
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chuckyNov 22, 2005This is not as good as MEZMERIZE is, but it's still worth the buy. Tracks 4 through 7 are mediocre, but the rest of it is good.
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[Anonymous]Nov 22, 2005awesome
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tonygNov 22, 2005
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JohnWNov 22, 2005
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SomeoneNov 22, 2005Probably not their best album all-round, but the best songs on this album are the best that SOAD have ever done.
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BoganManNov 22, 2005Bloody Amazing
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JesseMNov 22, 2005It is their worst CD.
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RandyH.Nov 23, 2005
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MikeBNov 23, 2005Amazing and even better than Mezmerize. System of a Down in the one band that never dissapoints.
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DominicLNov 23, 2005This album has to be the album of the year!
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EmilyBNov 23, 2005Despite the seven month wait, and the subsequent awkward pause between the two discs which takes away some of the power and epic of the combined albums, it's a fantastic ride and probably their best album yet.
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UnclePhilNov 23, 2005
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JoshKNov 23, 2005This is the best heavy rock album to come out in years.
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PedroLNov 25, 2005Mezmerize was perfect... this album gets really close to that point.
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SikiNov 26, 2005
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PeterNov 26, 2005
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JuroO.Nov 27, 2005Not being a die-hard fan, I was very positively surprised by the whole Mezmerize/Hypnotize double-album, with Hypnotize being the better part, in my opinion. While the first two SOAD records were an energy-filled surprise, Mezmerize and Hypnotize are far more mature, colorful, authentic.
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EhabA.AliNov 27, 2005awesome album
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NikkiNov 27, 2005I love SOAD, and they just keep getting better!!!
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koolkrabsNov 28, 2005grate cd realli completement mesmerize i definatly think this record will please the fans more than the last one did and i belive it will still appeal to the masses as well theres so much here some songs have and epic quality holy mountains tentative etc tht could topple mettalica from there pedastal (the old mettalica from the 80s not as they are now)truely wonderful
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lingerNov 28, 2005the best cd in my collection if i could give it an 11 i would i admit playing it together is even better but the fact there seperate is quite good dosnt feel incomplete like mesmerize did all being a brilliant album
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archvDec 11, 2005
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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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JKGalopeDec 2, 2005Mostly good stuff - love Serg's vocals, could do without Darin's most of the time. a few filler songs that could be done away with, but Dreaming and Holy Mountain are worth the cost of the entire CD.
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PhilipTDec 22, 2005
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AndrewHDec 23, 2005This album is an awesum follow up to the smashing mezmerise album which redefine the modern metal album
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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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BillyS.Dec 31, 2005
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BogdanNDec 30, 2005This is definatly System Of a Down's best album yet. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it and it basically sounds great while sending a very real and true message to people.
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BillHDec 4, 2005
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VivNDec 6, 2005As with all SOAD albums, it's an acquired taste for some, but one that is richly rewarding for those who stick around
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TrentCDec 6, 2005Good album..I might have like Mesmerize a little bit more but I really do enjoy Hypnotize. Soldier Side is the best ending to the album I could have imagined and along with Lonely Day and Kill Rock and Roll make this a truly inspiring album
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BradGJan 26, 2006One of their best albums yet
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BriaMFeb 11, 2006i disagree with kyle i thinkSOAD really outdid themselfs and i couldn't be happier
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ZachONov 21, 2005
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DanielLNov 22, 2005Mesmerize was a brilliant starting edition to the double album but Hypnotize was one step greater and it is a strong contender for album of the 21st century.Awesome album.Keep em coming SOAD!!!
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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]