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Mezmerize - System Of A Down
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85 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 344 Ratings

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  • Summary: Rick Rubin co-produced this first of two planned 2005 releases for SOAD (with 'Hypnotize' coming in the fall).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Playlouder
    100
    'Mesmerize' is a frantic, frenetic brutal assault on the senses. It mashes up the most intense hardcore, the fiercest fire-starting punk rock with ridiculously complex riffing that's like amphetamine prog.
  2. E! Online
    91
    You'll be left wondering why other bands aren't so daring.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    It's heavy and hooky. [20 May 2005, p.73]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 213 out of 252
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 252
  3. Negative: 29 out of 252
  1. Deanna
    10
    Possibly SOAD's best album. It is pretty much perfect. Some people say it is too political. 2 of the songs are Violent Pornography and This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song. Political? Not so much. It really has something fror everyone. If you like fast, in-your-face songs, then B.Y.O.B. might be the song for you. If you like slow, depressing, skip to Lost In Hollywood. And there is everything inbetween.… Expand
    • 3 of 4 users said yes
  2. Katie
    5
    !!S.O.A.D.!! What Happened!?! Toxicity was SOO much better musically and lyrically. I think Daron needs to back off on vocals a lot. This 50-50 thing they've got goin isn't working out. I hope they find themselves again before they put out another album like this. I Love S.O.A.D. but this album is just heartbreaking to listen to.. I'll give them a 5 because I love them, but if they were any other band I'd give this album a 1 or 2.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. OodM
    2
    Very ordinary. Cigaro was leaked prior release, BYOB was pre-release single, track one is an intro, radio/video and old school hollywood are utter shite! Which leaves six songs, weak if you ask me.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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