System of a Down - Mezmerize

At Large · Post by **At Large** » Sat May 28, 2005 6:49 pm

450,000 copies sold in its first week. It's weird and it rocks. It's always fun to listen to a politically themed band that actually writes good songs about politics. Get the hint fellow Nebraskan Conor Obert (Bright Eyes).

Lots of stabs at the media, Hollywood and of course the president. If easily offended by music that asks questions, then stay away. Personally, I don't care what they say as long as the music is intriguing and thought-provoking. Of course, it doesn't hurt that the weird melodies and rock structures all happen to fit together nicely.

It's a tad short at 38 minutes long, but I guess a second part of these recording sessions comes out this fall.

patsy stone · Post by **patsy stone** » Sat May 28, 2005 10:27 pm

Downloaded most of the album after hearing some of it in my brother's truck.

It's very interesting but cool. The songs have many layers. I think I like it. :)

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Sun May 29, 2005 1:35 am

That first single is awful. I'm not a big fan but Chop Suey rocks.

Rack Fu · Post by **Rack Fu** » Mon May 30, 2005 4:00 am

I got it off Napster this week. Not sure what to think of it yet after two or three listens. I love Toxicity but think that everything else they have done is total garbage.

I'd still like to punch the lead singer in the throat. His politics irk me like no other.

Bizzarofelice · Post by **Bizzarofelice** » Mon May 30, 2005 3:06 pm

I don't understand why the tablecloth is lying to me.

Rack Fu wrote:I'd still like to punch the lead singer in the throat. His politics irk me like no other.

He's singing about YOU.

bbqjones · Post by **bbqjones** » Mon May 30, 2005 6:04 pm

does that give rack fu memorial day bode?

if so, ive got a karl rove rookie card for sale on fotki.

Bizzarofelice · Post by **Bizzarofelice** » Tue May 31, 2005 12:25 pm

bbqjones wrote:does that give rack fu memorial day bode?

the band elicited that response in the inferior intellect of the government hack so it is the band that has bode.

if so, ive got a karl rove rookie card for sale on fotki.

With the semen stains, it isn't worth very much. Then again, most copies of Rove's rookie have neocon semen crust on them.

lovebuzz · Post by **lovebuzz** » Tue May 31, 2005 3:02 pm

I got it off Napster this week. Not sure what to think of it yet after two or three listens. I love Toxicity but think that everything else they have done is total garbage.

exactly.

mesmerize sucks.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Tue May 31, 2005 4:23 pm

damn...do we need the {G} marker on this one? Rove semen is not a neighborly topic...

Bizzarofelice · Post by **Bizzarofelice** » Tue May 31, 2005 5:22 pm

PSUFAN wrote:damn...do we need the {G} marker on this one? Rove semen is not a neighborly topic...

just the way me a bbq speak with each other.
sorry. keepin' it civil over here, boss.