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Universal acclaim- based on 484 Ratings
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Positive: 423 out of 484
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Mixed: 22 out of 484
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Negative: 39 out of 484
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kirstyhSep 22, 2005best yet
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dukstarSep 20, 2005Simply astonihing !!!!
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RichardLSep 4, 2005Such a wonderful experience. From the incredibly pop (B.Y.O.B. and Old School Hollywood Baseball) to the more conventional S.O.A.D. songs - if you could ever describe S.O.A.D. conventional. But if you rank David Gray or Texas as your favourite artists, then it's probably best to avoid this.
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benjidJan 16, 2006different doesnt mean good......and this album is wierd (in a bad way) and is so far from good i am shocked
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ryanwFeb 8, 2006the best music........EVER!!!!!
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stevennMar 21, 2006
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jjMay 18, 2006This was one of the worst ever and I collect music- this was like a buzzsaw droning in my head. I sold it the next day and got something I could stand to listen to- Alice in Chains, and Saliva. Save your money!
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OdessaSMay 26, 2006I love this album. Very experimental and creative. Serj is an artist. So is everybody else in the band. 20 years from now they will still be talked about.
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LoesvJun 11, 2006Great CD! Creative, melodic.. it's breathteaking and it never fails to surprise you. I recommend this greatly
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KyleSSep 22, 2006I love this albumn...LOVE!!I don't care if people say they don't like this albumn.But I f***** hate it whaen f***ers say this is bad or is crap and so on.shout your f***** mouth!
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Myles#13Sep 6, 2006Simply phenomenal album, well worth the long wait after 'Steal This Album!'. 'Mesmerize' is a fantastic CD that is so political and FUN at the same time. Do buy this... you will be pleasantly rewarded.
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MislavDec 6, 2007Awesome album. That is the most accurate (and only slightly biased) way to describe it.
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TeodoraK.Sep 25, 2007This album deserves a 10 hands down.
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KraigB.Mar 5, 2008In my opinion, SOAD's best album to date. If you gave this album anything less than a 6 regardless of not being a metal fan, you can't say you truely like music.
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serjisthebestOct 11, 2005definatly there most accomplished work 2 date
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AustinP.Nov 20, 2005brilliant!
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GaryGOct 12, 2005This is definately their best album (apologies to "Toxicity" fans) and it will kick your butt. Those on the fence, give it a chance, you'll be glad you did.
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BrianPNov 23, 2005Without a doubt, THE rock album of 2005! Furious riffing combined with SOADs staple caustic political statements combine to form on hell of an amazing piece of work!
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EhabANov 27, 2005this is one of the great albums
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nickcOct 13, 2005this rules
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danielsOct 14, 2005this is the second best album after toxicity cant wait for Hypnotize
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MarkoSNov 8, 2005Kicks ass. Best metal band of this generation, hands down.
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wendybDec 10, 2005it's great!!
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GabCOct 21, 2005Awesome!!
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gaetanorDec 5, 2005after hearing this, i became obsessed with SOAD. I just can stop listening to them. ive learned every song.
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AustinP.Dec 6, 2005brilliant!
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AL.AL.ckOct 28, 2005This album is up there with toxicity eventhough it sounded more pop than the other SOAD album.One of the best album of the year.Period.
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DarrenLOct 6, 2005This album is absolutely brillant! Great work, can't wait for Hypnotize.
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JoshMOct 7, 2005Awesome album by an awesome band, if you haven't bought it yet, you're missing outt, go out and buy it, best album I have ever heard, still waiting on Hypnotize, I can't wait until November 22.
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S.ToncrayMay 17, 2005
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NofsGrrlMay 18, 2005
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GnarlesMay 18, 2005
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NickKMay 18, 2005Simply amazing.. would you expect anything less from SOAD?
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NoahEMay 19, 2005
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NicHarMay 19, 2005
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StudioVermillionMay 19, 2005
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asMay 20, 2005much better than toxicity
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PhilipR.May 21, 2005Not bad, but definetly not good. The first two were way better. Even the collection of B-side and other rarities was a better record. Why? Cause the guitarist should play guitar and stop trying to sing or scream. Frustrating really. Some song still are good though. And the lyrics are way poorer than on the first two. Not a bad cd, but disapointing from such a great band.
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AustinAMay 20, 2005I myself have been a System lover since the beginning. Don't be fooled by whining children like "jake pissoff". System reaches a new level of superiority with this catchy, politically charged assault on all that is wrong with society.
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PhilSMay 21, 2005First SOAD Album I have bought and it is fantastic. No duff songs and B.Y.O.B, Radio/Video, Violent Pornography & Question are all classic songs. Can't wait till Hypnotize comes out am also going to buy the other SOAD albums.
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J.M.SarabiaMay 20, 2005A new classic for the ages...and its only half of it! System of a Down lives up to there reputation as this album is anything less but "Mesmerizing". I trully cant wait for Hypnotize! 1. Soldier Side - Intro 10/10 2. B.Y.O.B. 10/10 3. Revenga 10/10 4. Cigaro 9.5/10 5. Radio/Video 9.510 6. This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I
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AaronAMay 20, 2005
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toeragMay 22, 2005
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MicheleBMay 23, 2005I needed to know how many people are loving this new cd. Good to know that most are. I am still reflecting on my second listen with complete satisfaction except it's tooo short....Can't wait til November.
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MattiasWMay 23, 2005I love this cd, its one of the best creations iw ever heard
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AlistairDMay 23, 2005short but addictive, hard to compare to their other albums but it is awsome. Hopefully this will answer the age old question of "why do they send the poor"
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RobF.May 24, 2005
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jamesbMay 25, 2005great album, maybe even better then toxicity, just maybe :)
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ClutchMay 25, 2005This cd is the most original cd Soad has released. Definitely a welcomed edition to their already classic collection.
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soporificMay 25, 2005does AATCHB not understand how metacritic works? shows u that only certain people are paying attention.
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JoeBMay 25, 2005Not too bad. I'm not typically a fan of speed-rock (or at least not to SOAD standard), but this is just kickass. It's one of those albums that you play loud and rock out to....and that's the best compliment that anyone could give.
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AlexKMay 26, 2005This is a sic cd. Its only fault is its length. "Lost in Hollywood" shows the diversity of the band. Deron's vocals add another layer of depth to the album.
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ConorTMay 26, 2005This is the most original and addictive sound around. I can't wait for the second half "Hypnotize".
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LiRMay 26, 2005This is one of the best cds ive ever heard.
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ScottMay 26, 2005The songs don't have the fluidity of their work on Toxicity and their self-titled release, but still manage to maintain some sense of cohesiveness. The songs shift so many times in structure and timing that it's sometimes hard to keep up. However, the melodies and hooks are excellent, and so is the music. Metal for those who don't like Metal.
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NilsVMay 27, 2005This one has it all. To start off with I was slightly put off by Darons singing, but hey, the mans got a great voice, and the polyharmonics he and serj create together are hauntingly beautiful. A lot (30% or so) of their fanbase seem disapointed with this... Damn know-nothing little kids imo. A must have!
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daanvMay 27, 2005this cd rocks
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PatGMay 27, 2005
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AGuyMay 28, 2005I HATE S.O.A.D. because their lead singer sounds so horrible and annoying. The music is good and hard, and the lyrics are pretty reaserched but the singer ruins it completly. I gave it a 1 because B.Y.O.B. is an alright song.
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DannyPMay 29, 2005Amazing and hard to stop listening toHavent heard anything this good since Toxicity. Cant wait until Autumn and no longer like hollywood. You will Understand when you listen to the last to tracks.
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SaraLeipsigMay 30, 2005OBVIOUSLY the guy ahead of me has GREAT taste to not like SOAD...lol... I love EVERY song on mezmorize, I could listen to it all day and still not get enough of it!!!
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chuckyoMay 30, 2005wow; definitely in a category all its own
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RobertTJun 10, 2005
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SpongeeeJun 10, 2005
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MalexandreYJun 1, 2005Best since Toxicity.
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NemyhLJun 12, 2005
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RobertEJun 13, 2005Mezmerize is hopefully a sign of things to come in the stagnant metal genre.
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ZonkoJun 14, 2005It's just plain boring, they're selling out to all this anti-america shit, and just sound plain boring.
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KelleyWJun 15, 2005Wonderful, a great album.
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matteJun 15, 2005the best album since toxicity, not a bad track on the whole album....cant wait for hypnotise
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jacobbJun 16, 2005this is one of the best cd that they have it kicks ass better then the album steal this album and as good as the album toxicity
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JimmyJJun 21, 2005fugazi hardcore? whoa you have no idea of what you're talkng about, stop name-dropping seriously, makes people look extremely ridiculous
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ReynaKJun 21, 2005i love it!! its da bomb dude tottally!!!
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heinerlJun 22, 2005absolutely damn rocking with very different styles of music included! keep it metal :D
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HanyKJun 24, 2005Great album, with great lyrics on many important topics.
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MikeWJun 27, 2005
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EricBJun 28, 2005Even the the most hardcore SOAD fans might not like this right away, but it grows on you and I can't stop listening to it. I just wish they would have used the sound they started out with on their original EP.
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EiffelLastJun 28, 2005
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CzarJun 3, 2005Talk about mashing together lots of styles of heavy music and coming up with something absolutely cool. I am not a big traditional metal fan but this really gets the blood pumping.
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RyencokeJun 7, 2005Not their best, but one of them. Katherine W. You're an utter moron.
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JamesCJun 7, 2005
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TJMacJul 1, 2005Fresh, spectacular sound. Good enough for an excuse to buy new speakers an rock out.
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DislocatedDrummerJul 13, 2005
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mikemikeAug 15, 2005Awsome band, awsome record!!!!
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ChrisRAug 18, 2005SOAD is the best band out there, without question, they just keep getting better and better after every album. My favorite band..
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JamieMAug 21, 2005Chris C must be deaf! This DOES NOT deserve a 1! a. MCR sound nothing like SOAD b. You can't sing, can you? c. SOAD aren't a horrible band. d. "Pathetic goth losers" don't listen to them (probably, I wouldn't know). e. If they did, that wouldn't make the music bad, it would mean people listen to it. 10/10; that is all.
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JohnrAug 20, 2005
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juliacAug 31, 2005
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AlbertoMAug 4, 2005Simply outstanding. Toxicity was great but Mesmerize shows the band has evolutioned 10000 steps further. They've got the same attitude towards music Faith No More had. And, from my point of view, that's one hell of a compliment.
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juliacSep 1, 2005
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TomSep 5, 2005This album rock man, its my favorite.
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AlexFRJan 17, 2006Horrible new age bullcrap. They jump the liberal bandwagon, and write bad lyrics to go with it. The repetitive power chords tend to hurt my ears.
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HaZe303Mar 1, 2006I love this album... one of the best modern rock albums... best mix of melody and old plain headbanging rock.... I love it... Watch out... you could get whipplashed... :)
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JakubJMar 8, 2006I am from Czech Republic and SOAD is best music on the world. Sorry for bad english.
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benyJul 5, 2006
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JoelC.Oct 31, 2007Getting a little too political lyric.ally, but that is forgiven as this album is near flawless otherwise.
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ForsakenMemoryMar 9, 2007
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SimonBJun 3, 2007
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SidL.Sep 26, 2007SOAD's best album to date if you ask me. Their dynamic, creative, and simply awesome metal sound...that's a given. But they manage to put a large percentage of the world's problems into perspective, war. War's a party, they say sarcastically, a party that will just shoo away all the world's evil...when really it creates evil, increasing death and decay, achieving little.
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LukeMNov 1, 2005absolutely awesome!!! my 1st SOAD album-the one that hooked me in... I now own all of them and think this is one of the best along side their 1st
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Awards & Rankings
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You'll be left wondering why other bands aren't so daring.
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Mezmerize doesn't fail to be unique.
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Entertainment WeeklyIt's heavy and hooky. [20 May 2005, p.73]