Mezmerize

For the word of similar spelling, see Mesmerize.

Untitled

Mezmerize is the fourth album by System of a Down and the first half of the Mezmerize/Hypnotize double album. It was released on May 17 2005, six months before Hypnotize. Despite the time difference between releases, the album actually takes its name from the lyrics in the song Hypnotize; Mezmerize and Hypnotize were recorded within the same time frame. The album features guitarist Daron Malakian sharing most of the vocal work with vocalist Serj Tankian, splitting the vocals at least halfway on most of the tracks.

The album debuted at number one in at least twelve countries [1], and has since been certified Platinum by the RIAA. It was also chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005.

Track listing

(All Lyrics By D. Malakian and S. Tankian; Music By D. Malakian, except where noted.)

1. "Soldier Side - Intro" (Lyrics and Music By D. Malakian) – 1:03
2. "B.Y.O.B." – 4:15
3. "Revenga" – 3:50
4. "Cigaro" – 2:11
5. "Radio/Video" (Lyrics and Music By D. Malakian) – 4:13
6. "This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm on This Song" – 2:08
7. "Violent Pornography" (Lyrics and Music By D. Malakian) – 3:31
8. "Question!" (Lyrics By S. Tankian; Music By S. Tankian and D. Malakian) – 3:20
9. "Sad Statue" – 3:27
10. "Old School Hollywood" (Lyrics and Music By D. Malakian) – 2:58
11. "Lost in Hollywood" – 5:20

Credits

• Serj Tankian - lead vocals, keyboards
• Daron Malakian - vocals, guitars
• Shavo Odadjian - bass
• John Dolmayan - drums
• Produced by Rick Rubin and Daron Malakian
• Mixed by Andy Wallace
• Engineered by David Schiffman
• Editing by Jason Lader and Dana Neilsen
• Assistant engineer: Phillip Broussard
• All artwork by Vartan Malakian
• Design: System of a Down and Brandy Flower
• String arrangement: Serj Tankian and Mark Mann
• Worldwide representation: Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group
• Mix protools engineer: John O'Mahony
• Mix assistant engineers: Steve Sisco (Soundtrack) & Joe Peluso (Enterprise)
• Album production coordinator: Lindsay Chase/Braden Asher
• Recording location: The Mansion in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, CA and Akademie Mathematique of Philisophical Sound Research, Los Angeles, CA
• Mixed at Soundtrack Studios, New York, NY And Enterprise Studios, Los Angeles, CA
• Mastered by Vlado Meller at Sony Music Studios, New York, NY

Charts

Album

Billboard (North America)

Year	Chart	Position
2005	The Billboard 200	1

Singles

Billboard Music Charts (North America)

Year	Single	Chart Title	Chart Position
2005	"B.Y.O.B."	Modern Rock Tracks	4
2005	"B.Y.O.B."	Mainstream Rock Tracks	4
2005	"B.Y.O.B."	The Billboard Hot 100	27
2005	"Question!"	Modern Rock Tracks	9
2005	"Question!"	Mainstream Rock Tracks	7

External links

• Mezmerize lyrics