Hypnotize (album)
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- This article is about the album by System of a Down. For other meanings, see Hypnotize.
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| Studio album by System of a Down | ||
| Released | November 22, 2005 | |
| Recorded | The Mansion Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, California, USA  Akademie Mathematique of Philisophical Sound Research Los Angeles, California, USA |
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| Genre | Alternative metal Hard rock |
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| Length | 39:46 | |
| Label | Columbia (UK) American/Columbia (US) |
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| Producer(s) | Rick Rubin, Daron Malakian | |
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| System of a Down chronology | ||
| Mezmerize (2005) |
Hypnotize (2005) |
Lonely Day EP (2006) |
Hypnotize is the fifth album by System of a Down and the second half of the Mezmerize/Hypnotize double album. It was released on November 22, 2005, six months after the release of companion album Mezmerize. The album was released on both CD and DualDisc; the latter contains behind-the-scenes footage showing the making of Mezmerize and Hypnotize, the music videos for the songs "B.Y.O.B." and "Question!", and the entire album in enhanced stereo (LPCM at 16-bit/48KHz versus the CD standard of 16-bit/44.1KHz). The album case was printed with soy inks on recycled paper. Inside the booklet the words, "We don't have to cut forests to make paper anymore." can be read.
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 on November 22, 2005. The album was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA on December 13, 2005.
The artwork is by guitarist/singer Daron Malakian's father, Vartan Malakian. The packaging for Hypnotize is specially designed to physically join Mezmerize and Hypnotize together, forming one unified product with continuous artwork.
The last track on Hypnotize, "Soldier Side" completes "Soldier Side - Intro", which appears as the opening track on Mezmerize.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
- "Attack" (Lyrics By D. Malakian and S. Tankian; Music By D. Malakian) – 3:06
- "Dreaming" (Lyrics By D. Malakian and S. Tankian; Music By D. Malakian and S. Odadjian) – 3:59
- "Kill Rock 'N Roll" (Lyrics and Music By D. Malakian) – 2:27
- "Hypnotize" (Lyrics By D. Malakian and S. Tankian; Music By D. Malakian) – 3:09
- "Stealing Society" (Lyrics By D. Malakian and S. Tankian; Music By D. Malakian) – 2:57
- "Tentative" (Lyrics By D. Malakian and S. Tankian; Music By D. Malakian) – 3:36
- "U-Fig" (Lyrics By D. Malakian and S. Tankian; Music By D. Malakian and S. Odadjian) – 2:55
- "Holy Mountains" (Lyrics By D. Malakian and S. Tankian; Music By D. Malakian) – 5:28
- "Vicinity of Obscenity" (Lyrics By S. Tankian; Music By S. Tankian and D. Malakian) – 2:51
- "She's like Heroin" (Lyrics and Music By D. Malakian) – 2:44
- "Lonely Day" (Lyrics and Music By D. Malakian) – 2:47
- "Soldier Side" (Lyrics and Music By D. Malakian) – 3:40
[edit] Credits
- Serj Tankian - lead vocals, keyboard
- Daron Malakian - vocals, guitar
- Shavo Odadjian - bass guitar
- John Dolmayan - drums
- Produced by Rick Rubin and Daron Malakian
- Mixed by Andy Wallace
- Engineered by David Schiffman
- Editing by Jason Lader and Dana Nielsen
- 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 Studios) & Joe Peluso (Enterprise)
- Album production coordinator: Lindsay Chase/Braden Asher
- Recording location: The Mansion in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, CA and Akademie Mathematique of Philosophical Sound Research, Los Angeles, CA
- Mixed at Enterprise Studios Burbank, CA & Soundtrack Studios, New York, NY
- Mastered by Vlado Meller at Sony Music Studios, New York, NY
[edit] Charts
[edit] Album
Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 2005 | The Billboard 200 | 1 |
[edit] Singles
Billboard Music Charts (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 2005 | "Hypnotize" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 60 |
| 2005 | "Hypnotize" | Modern Rock Tracks | 1 |
| 2005 | "Hypnotize" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 6 |
| 2006 | "Lonely Day" | Modern Rock Tracks | 10 |
| 2006 | "Lonely Day" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 10 |
| 2006 | "Kill Rock N' Roll" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 38 |
[edit] External links
| System of a Down |
| Serj Tankian | Daron Malakian | Shavo Odadjian | John Dolmayan |
| Andy Khachaturian |
| Discography |
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| Albums/EPs: Sugar EP | System of a Down | Toxicity | Steal This Album! | Mezmerize | Hypnotize | Lonely Day EP |
| Demos: Untitled 1995 Demo Tape | Demo Tape 1 | Demo Tape 2 | Demo Tape 3 | Demo Tape 4 |
| Singles: "Sugar" | "Spiders" | "War?" | "Prison Song" | "Johnny" | "Chop Suey!" | "Toxicity" | "Aerials" | "Innervision" | "Boom!" | "I-E-A-I-A-I-O" | "B.Y.O.B." | "Cigaro" | "Question!" | "Radio/Video" | "Hypnotize" | "Lonely Day" | "Kill Rock 'N Roll" |
| Related articles |
| Axis of Justice | Cool Gardens | Vartan Malakian | Screamers | Category:System of a Down songs
Bands: Serart Labels: Serjical Strike Records | EatUrMusic |
| Preceded by Confessions on a Dance Floor by Madonna |
Billboard 200 Number 1 Album December 10, 2005 - December 16, 2005 |
Succeeded by Now 20 by Various Artists |
