New System of a Down - webrip mini review

[Kazuya_UK]

I can't tell you where to get it from, but for you SOAD fans there is a webrip of the new album (Mesmerize) floating around. Grab it now if you can find it, but be sure to buy the CD later this month when it comes out! I know I will, need it to finish my SOAD collection anyway ;D


Time for me to rant now! The album is pretty damn good, but you probably need to be a long term SOAD fan to like it. In some ways it's a little bit more like the first album (kind of) and less like Toxicity (read: less commercial for the most part, as Toxicity was a little more radio friendly really). I love all 4 of their albums, and this new one has really grown on me after listening to it a few times. The only disappointing thing is that it seems like Daron sings a little bit too much at times... isn't Serj supposed to be the lead singer? I like Darons voice, but the best part of SOAD for me has always been Serj's unique voice (sorry Mitch ), as well as their original and schizophrenic music style. The music style is still there for sure, and a few songs are downright spectacular imho, but a few could have been slightly better. Perhaps I will feel different after a few more listens though, I know I did with the other System albums...

Anyway, check the album out for these songs in particular:


- BYOB (Bring Your Own Bombs)

We've all heard this by now, but finally we can hear it without "WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU" censored out


- Revenga

TOP song ;D


- Question

Ranks right up there with the bands other very best songs. Lurches from slow and melodic to fast paced and heavy... simply awesome!


- Sad Statue

Another fast/slow song, took me a few listens to get into it, but I really like it now. Good lyrics too.


- Lost in Hollywood

Slow song and a good way to end the album. Mostly Daron singing here.


Pretty much all the albums 11 tracks are great though, but I'm too lazy to describe em all... just go listen!


For those who want lyrics:

www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/system_of_a_down_lyrics_325/mesmerize_lyrics_12615/


Anyone else listened to it yet? Bring on the next album I say (Hypnotize) - only 6 months or so till then!!!

Kaz

[SubZero]

Radio/Video is best on the album, imo.

[Kazuya_UK]

Radio/Video is pretty cool yeah, was listening to that on the way into work this morning. Almost a reggae beat in that one in places, only System can get away with that kind of thing ;D. Same as BYOB, with it's almost pop/R&B like chorus!

System own

Kaz

[SubZero]

It's really awesome how it turns from angry yelling to slow beats. Then again turns faster. ;D

Even the slower songs stay good, without the listener getting bored at any point. Great stuff.

[Raiken]

Killer. I like Question!

[Kazuya_UK]

SubZero said:

It's really awesome how it turns from angry yelling to slow beats. Then again turns faster. ;D

Even the slower songs stay good, without the listener getting bored at any point. Great stuff.

Yeah man it's pretty much typical system the whole way through.... which to me = GOOD!

Raiken: yeah I gotta say that question is the best song on the album and it's right up there with their other best songs (but I dont have an overall fave cos so many SOAD songs are great). Question has "next single" written all over it actually imho...

Kaz