System of a Down's Mezmerize, released on May 17, 2005, is the first half of a double album project that includes Hypnotize. The album is widely celebrated for its high-energy fusion of alternative metal and satirical political commentary. No reviews High-Quality Audio Standards
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The heavy iron door of the record shop groaned, a sound that felt like the opening riff of a song no one had heard yet. Inside, the air smelled of dust and static.
For digital collectors, Mezmerize is a staple album from the transitional period between the CD era and the high-definition streaming era.
A somber closing track written by Malakian about his disillusionment with Hollywood culture. "Question!":