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System Of A Down: MezmerizeWritten by The Rock Radio staff, May 2005 © The Rock Radio
 System Of A Down's third album,
"Mezmerize", encapsulates the band's 10 year career and does not fail to deliver.
Clever lyrics which manage to be hysterical, bizarre and humorous at the same time, fresh and rebellious sound reminiscent of the Sex Pistols and breathtakingly powerful riffs reminiscent of Metallica
in their early glorious days. Yet the end product manages to remain unique and original.
The Armenia natives, now residing in California, are not afraid to experiment and create versatile tunes such as the beautiful reggae-esque "Radio/Video" and be political with the venomous first single "B.Y.O.B." (Bring Your Own Bombs), a sarcastic protest against the Iraq war: "Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine" sings frontman Serj Tankian and continues with "Why don't presidents fight the war? Why do they always send the poor?"
"Mezmerize" is a heavy rock album the way it should be.
Released: May 17, 2005
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All tracks available for request here.
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