Serj Tankian's five-track "Elasticity" project holds similar "System" themes. A brief, self-described collection of SOAD drafts completed in Serj's image, the cousin duo gives thoughts and grades!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spot

S2 E53: "Protect the Land" and "Genocidal Humanoidz" | System of a Down (2020)

Oct 30th, 2022 22m 47s

SOAD released two new tracks for a good cause in 2020 after a decade off! Join the fam as the discuss what brought the group back together and how "Protect the Land" and "Genocidal Humanoidz" really scratched the SOAD itch!Ben's Playlist:⁠Ama

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S2 E52: (BONUS EPISODE) "Dictator" | Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway (2018)

Oct 30th, 2022 33m

The duo tackles Daron Malakian's 2nd soloish project "Dictator" with a new supporting cast composing the remainder of "Scars". New grades, a 2018 time capsule, and Ben debuts a new Daron voice!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify

S2 E51: (BONUS EPISODE) "Scars on Broadway" | Scars on Broadway (2008)

Oct 30th, 2022 1h 8m

During System of a Down's "timeout" Darin Malakian puts his own material together, created a groovy band name, and released some new tunes! Ben & Michal discuss strange sound choices, lyrics, and contrast to SOAD.Listen to the "Spotify Cut" ex

S2 E50: "Soldier Side" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 16m 31s

The end of an era, tour talk, and Poly Pockets?Ben's Playlist:⁠Amazon⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Youtube⁠Michal's Playlist:⁠Amazon⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Youtube⁠Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode!Join us on: Fac

S2 E49: "Lonely Day" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 17m 30s

American Idol, CSI, and other top 2005 shows are discussed. Then we recap our 14 track all-time System of a Down mixtapes!Ben's Playlist:AmazonSpotifyYoutubeMichal's Playlist:AmazonSpotifyYoutubeListen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively

S2 E48: "Vicinity of Obscenity" and "She's Like Heroin" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 17m 40s

Banana banana banana terracotta all-timer! Your two favorite cousins peel apart “Vicinity of Obscenity” and transition just fine into “She’s Like Heroin”. Then they slide into 2005 video games!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify

S2 E47: "U-Fig" and "Holy Mountains" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 20m 17s

Ben & Michal take a more serious approach to the heavy tracks “U-Fig” & “Holy Mountains”. Ben discusses the minutia of SOAD’s lyrical content related to war and politics before touching on the Armenian Genocide.Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclu

S2 E46: "Stealing Society" and "Tentative" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 18m 25s

Ben discusses his dream “Stealing Society” music video. Michal names his favorite things. Then both cousins rip into “Tentative” and somehow we come away with a (maybe) surprise grade in this episode!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on S

S2 E45: "Hypnotize" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 20m 3s

You’re feeling compelled to press play. You’re hovering. You’ve been leaning “no”, but you see this and you’re feeling more compelled to select “play” because of this cheeky writing. You feel more relaxed. Nostalgic. So you press play to join

S2 E44: "Kill Rock 'n Roll" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 19m 51s

The cousins talk “Mesmerize” and “Hypnotize” album art before diving into the rich and (sometimes) memorable 2005 album releases! 50, Em, Wolfmother, Green Day! And Ben debates the death of rock.Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotif

S2 E43: "Attack" and "Dreaming" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 17m 16s

SOAD comes out swinging in “Hypnotize”! Their 2nd album release in 2005 as do the cousins in there 2023 review of the killer album in wrestling the first two aggressive tracks in “Attack!” and “Dreaming”!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively

S2 E42: "Lost in Hollywood" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 17m 28s

Your old and lost co-hosts somehow gather themselves for another trip through Hollywood which draws different opinions. Then they recap their “Mezmerize” memories!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the epi

S2 E41: "Sad Statue" and "Old School Hollywood" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 16m 20s

Your hosts are out amongst the stars to discuss “Sad Statue”, “Old School Hollywood” and the top films of 2005. Michal tackles top sporting accomplishments in 2005!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the ep

S2 E40: "Question!" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 18m 41s

The excited and berry eating cousins you never had answer the real “Question!” and delve into a deep and intricate track. Michal runs down the top 10 selling albums of 2005 and Polymuse claims December.Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively o

S2 E39: "Violent Pornography" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 17m 12s

Violent pornography! Then we smoothly transition into the launching of Youtube & Reddit in 2005!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode!Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok

S2 E38: "Radio/Video" and "This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm on This Song" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 17m 21s

This is the cocaine song for all cocaine songs with a title that is way too long and its awesome but first the cousins join soad for a trip down memory lane for radio/video a song that’s a real banger but be careful because lisa and danny are s

S2 E37: "Revenga" and "Cigaro" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 17m 21s

A couple of loosey goosey’s guide you through “Revenga” and what would improve the song. Then they see how “Cigaro” measures up!Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode!Join us on: Facebook Instagr

S2 E36: "B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bombs)" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 20m 30s

Awesome album art for “Mezmerize” & “Hypnotize” are tackled before opening up the messaging behind the epic track that returned SOAD to the forefront of music in 2005. The SNL banning and live on-TV performances are discussed!Listen to the "Spo

S2 E35: "Soldier Side - Intro" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)

Oct 30th, 2022 18m 45s

Get Mezmerized as the dive into the first of the SOAD double-albums starts here! Ben & Michal discuss the layoff between album releases, band conflict at the time, and the brief overview of SOAD’s time together.Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclu

S2 E34: "Roulette" and "Streamline" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)

Oct 30th, 2022 20m 21s

Michal discusses “Jelly fishing out” as a ghosting alternative. Ben revisits a wild Wolverine comic storyline. The “Scorpion King”, 2003 music releases, and a recap of our mixtapes up to this point are touched on. (Note: STA was released late ’

S2 E33: "Ego Brain" and "Thetawaves" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)

Oct 30th, 2022 18m 29s

Things get a little wild as the couzzos discuss subliminal messages, egos, nostalgic ducks, and a couple decent tracks in “Ego Brain” and “Thetawaves” from “Steal This Album!”.The Fantasy Draft LineupListen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on

S2 E32: "Highway Song" and "Fuck the System" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)

Oct 30th, 2022 20m 16s

Ben settles Michal down long enough for “Fuck the System” and “Highway Song” reviews as they enter the back-half of “Steal this Album!” Baby pianos, possible music video visuals, the problem with F*** and “Steal This Album!” on shelves, and Coq