New SOAD album Mezmerize VERY good

The mail comes and the much anticipated Mezmerize is sitting there in the package, and I anxiously rip the package up, throw the T shirt aside and pop in the new album. One word... Evolution. It's AMAZING how different their sound is, and you can hear the evolution from the self-titled, inbetween with Toxicity, and now with Mezmerize. The guitarist, Daron Malakian has clearly been working on his singing, as it seems he sings equally as much as Serj. It enables them to do these beautiful harmonies, and the two voices of Serj and Daron mesh very well. All this while retaining their metal sound, and reinforcing their Eastern European influences. If you are thinking of not getting the album because you don't like BYOB or Cigaro, get the album. They don't do the rest of the album justice, the rest sounds very different. On the other hand, if you do like those two songs, you should still get the album. On top of the music, the artwork kicks ass. I suggest when this comes out on monday, you get it. Here's one extremely happy SOAD fan!

I kind of disagree with you.. I got this album, but IMO it isn't as same as the old SOAD albums. They've maintained their style a bit, but the song writing is totally crap IMO. It's a pointless album, song-wise.
 

ORIGINAL: anothersabianguy

The guitarist, Daron Malakian has clearly been working on his singing, as it seems he sings equally as much as Serj.

 
Haha, a total no for me. His screams suck, his normal singing is alright though. Serj on the other hand has great vocal abillities. All in all, I don't think there's comparison. And, most of the songs are sung by the guitarist, which was a total let-down for me.
 
That's just my opinion though..

I love this album. I especially love when Goatboy sings.

I am MEZMERIZED by it.  HUEHUEHUEHUEHUHEUEHUEHUE

gg no re thx

ORIGINAL: Nasser

I kind of disagree with you.. I got this album, but IMO it isn't as same as the old SOAD albums. They've maintained their style a bit, but the song writing is totally crap IMO. It's a pointless album, song-wise.

ORIGINAL: anothersabianguy

The guitarist, Daron Malakian has clearly been working on his singing, as it seems he sings equally as much as Serj.

Haha, a total no for me. His screams suck, his normal singing is alright though. Serj on the other hand has great vocal abillities. All in all, I don't think there's comparison. And, most of the songs are sung by the guitarist, which was a total let-down for me.

That's just my opinion though..

Daron is a worse screamer than a singer... Or probably an equally shitty one on both ends, its fucking brutal listening that band live when Daron tries to take over. Im gonna download some songs and check them out, I didnt like Toxicity that much and rarely play it, if its anything like it, im gonna be very dissapointed.

how were you guys able to get the cd before the release date on may 17th?!

ORIGINAL: TAMArockstarDRUMMER

how were you guys able to get the cd before the release date on may 17th?!

I pre-ordered it from their website and it came today.

And, most of the songs are sung by the guitarist, which was a total let-down for me.

...then what's the point of having Serj in the band at all?  I enjoy his voice, so having Daron doing the majority of the vocal work is going to be a let down for me.

ORIGINAL: Hwangman

And, most of the songs are sung by the guitarist, which was a total let-down for me.

...then what's the point of having Serj in the band at all?  I enjoy his voice, so having Daron doing the majority of the vocal work is going to be a let down for me.

For some reason, I doubt the guitarist sings "most of the songs".

For some reason, I doubt the guitarist sings "most of the songs".

Yeah, i'm hoping Daron is still just doing to occasional backup vocal/scream.  I like when they harmonize together, but i wouldn't like to hear an entire cd of Daron vox.

Anyone know where i can hear song clips besides B.Y.O.B.?

I *LOVE* this album. I haven't been so taken with a new album in a long time. I am really, really impressed with this one. An excellent followup to Toxicity (I don't count STA). Painfully short, but some amazing stuff here - the dual singing, melodies, flat-out thrashing and the usual weirdness. I listened to the album straight through FOUR TIMES in a row. I can't remember the last time I did that with an album. Years for sure. Favorite tracks:
 
Sad Statue
Radio/Video
Lost In Hollywood
BYOB
Violent Pornography

ORIGINAL: Salmacis

(I don't count STA).

Why?

(I don't count STA).



Why?

 
Because first of all, I don't like it very much, and secondly it is not a beginning-to-end "album", it is a collection of assorted leftovers and such.

You don't like ego brain? or Nunguns?

You don't like ego brain? or Nunguns?

 
Honestly, I'd have to hear them again. I don't have the album anymore but I will check out those tracks while I am in a SOAD mood, and see if they have grown on me. I just remember being really disappointed with the album after how great Toxicity was. But this new one... wow!

I just remember being really disappointed with the album after how great Toxicity was.

Actually, i credit STA as responsible for getting me back into the band.  I really disliked them for a long while, and then some coworkers kept playing STA over the work p.a.  After 2 or 3 times through, it clicked.  There's some amazing tracks on it, and it's suprisingly cohesive (IMO) for a b-side cd.

Anyone know where i can hear song clips besides B.Y.O.B.?

you can go to the sysetm of a down webiste
http://www.systemofadown.com
 
look under the news section... they have cigaro and byob to listen to, as well as the byob music video

The album is balls the wall awesome. I  read that the reason you hear more of the guitar players vocals is because he wrote most of the songs, they consider this album to be his baby.

BYOB has some great 80s-Metal guitar touches. Does that appear on the rest of the album?

I like it,(after the very first listen...5 mins ago) it is definitely different though and I can see how some people will be turned off from some of their new progressions...
 
favorite tracks:
 
question!
violent pornography
BYOB
 

BYOB has some great 80s-Metal guitar touches. Does that appear on the rest of the album?

 
Yes, in spots. Some great rif****e.
 
I am listening to this album WAYYY too much and I fear I will burn it out but I can't stop returning to it. Been throwing in older System to try and satisfy the urges. Works sometimes.
 

i listened to the album a couple of times....
and i really love holywood something.....very cool poppy and great riff.

There is "Old School Hollywood" and "Lost In Hollywood" (the next single, btw...)

Finally a radio friendly band that cant be pigeon holed. The fact that they alienate as many fans as they entice makes them badass!

I think mezmerize is awesome. I can totally see how I might get burnt out on it really quick. It is not that long.
 
I've been bugging the crap out of my wife with "Tony Danza cuts in line" from OLD SCHOOL HOLLYWOOD.
 
The robotic voice is so cheesy you can't help but say WTF!

all i know is that this cd is gonna melt in my car stereo 

HEY MAN LOOK AT ME ROCKING OUT...I'M ON THE RADIO!!!
 
I can't believe all the thread pissers hear?!?!? I love this C.D and don't think there is one bad song on it...totally fun, totally metal and there is even some good drumming in there. It is bands like SOAD and Tool that are helping keep mainstream rock alive and they deserve a little more respect. Count me as a fan and somebody that is glad they exist... 

ORIGINAL: Bruins

I can't believe all the thread pissers hear?!?!?

 
Nothing wrong with opinions..

Nasser, I totally agree...it just seems latley with almost ever thread goes like this.
 
Thread Title:
I like Air.
 
Second post:
I disagree, air is good, but not as good as hydrogen and oxygen.
 
 
It just seems like the second post is always a pisser overall.  You cannot like SOAD everyone has different tastes...I heard there are people out there that buy Offspring c.ds...now that is some crazy shit.

ORIGINAL: Bruins

it just seems latley with almost ever thread goes like this.

 
It's MP.com.. what would you expect.. BABY!
 
 
k..I'll shut up now and let the SOAD'ers talk.

ORIGINAL: Salmacis

I listened to the album straight through FOUR TIMES in a row.

 
Wow that must have taken minutes!!!
 
Love this album. Waaaaaay to fuckin short! I think they could have definately put both albums on one release instead of two.
 
Lots of cool hooks. Lots of old school metal riffs (I mean that opening riff to BYOB might as well be on Kill 'em All), cool vocal stylings - but they still maintain thier sound without sounding the same. That, IMO, is VERY diffucult to do. Just look at the downfall of KoRn, Limp Bizkit and (yeah I'll say it now, even thought they'll prolly come back and torture me again) Linkin Park. These guys go allot of mainstream notariety by writing one song and changing it slightly over and over and over again. You can only do that for so long uintil even the most feeble minded minions get sick of you.

ORIGINAL: Bruins
It just seems like the second post is always a pisser overall.  You cannot like SOAD everyone has different tastes...I heard there are people out there that buy Offspring c.ds...now that is some crazy shit.

 
 
wow... offspring is one of my favorite bands. you've highly offended me
 
ixnay is one of my all time listened to CD's

I listened to the album straight through FOUR TIMES in a row.

Wow that must have taken minutes!!!

 
LOL! It did, it did... my two favorite albums of this year have both been painfully short (the other being VDGG's Present). But hey, at least there are no skipper tracks on this one, unlike Toxicity's "Bounce" and "Psycho".

ORIGINAL: Salmacis

I listened to the album straight through FOUR TIMES in a row.

Wow that must have taken minutes!!!

LOL! It did, it did... my two favorite albums of this year have both been painfully short (the other being VDGG's Present). But hey, at least there are no skipper tracks on this one, unlike Toxicity's "Bounce" and "Psycho".

Psycho is an awesome song, are you kidding me? I honestly don't think theres a System of a Down song I don't like. Bounce is probably my least favorite though.

How long/short is the album?

ORIGINAL: Hwangman

How long/short is the album?

37 minutes

37 minutes

...ouch.  I guess me purchasing it depends on the price now.  There's no way i'm paying more than 10 bucks for such a small amount of music.

ORIGINAL: Hwangman

37 minutes

...ouch.  I guess me purchasing it depends on the price now.  There's no way i'm paying more than 10 bucks for such a small amount of music.

Circuit City will have it for $8.99 and Best Buy for $9.99.

I've abstained from listening so tomorrow will be a good day .

My work is having a midnight sale for it, so i'm hoping that means it will be 9 or 10 dollars.

I've heard "BYOB" and "Cigaro," and both were pretty damn good...i just don't see why they have to release such short albums.  There's nothing wrong w/giving fans a value.