Description
Many rock bands talk endlessly about their "sound," refining a basic formula until it's either perfect or perfectly boring. System of a Down, however, developed a loyal fanbase with the opposite approach--the group mixes genres so freely that describing what their music sounds like is nearly impossible. Sure, SOAD is, at its core, a metal band, but on MEZMERIZE's first two songs alone, vocalist/guitarist/mastermind Daron Malakian and crew zigzag their way though Beach Boys-like stacked vocal harmonies, Anthrax-esque hardcore thrash, Cameo-style funk, and prog rock of a CARESS OF STEEL-era Rush variety. "Revenga" adds a touch of swooping Freddie Mercury vocal drama to the mix, while "Sad Statue" sports a guitar riff that sounds like a Greek bouzouki. Even sharper, tighter, and more ambitious than System of a Down's previous albums, MEZMERIZE makes for a consistently surprising listen.
Track List:
1. Soldier Side - Intro (Album Version) 1:04
2. B.Y.O.B. (Explicit Album Version) 4:17
3. Revenga (Album Version) 3:48
4. Cigaro (Explicit Album Version) 2:13
5. Radio/Video (Album Version) 4:09
6. This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm on This Song (Album Version) 2:08
7. Violent Pornography (Explicit Album Version) 3:31
8. Question! (Album Version) 3:21
9. Sad Statue (Album Version) 3:26 1
10. Old School Hollywood (Album Version) 2:57 1
11. Lost in Hollywood (Album Version) 5:21
- Format: Vinyl
- Best Sellers: Top Seller
- Released: 2018-10-12
- Genre: Rock