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

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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 Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

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: ⁠Amazon⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ Michal's Playlist: ⁠Amazon⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok

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" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok

The end of an era, tour talk, and Poly Pockets? Ben's Playlist: ⁠Amazon⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ Michal's Playlist: ⁠Amazon⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok

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: Amazon Spotify Youtube Michal's Playlist: Amazon Spotify Youtube Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok

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" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on:  Facebook Instagram TikTok