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Systom of a Down's "Mezmerize" hits Number 1 in Canada and the U.S. Hard rockers System of a Down put a jolt into the Canadian album charts this week with their latest disc of politically charged songs. The L.A.-based band's new album "Mezmerize" debuted at No. 1 on sales of 48.300 making it the second highest sales week of 2005, according to data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan Canada.
It fell just short of 50 Cent's "The Massacre," which racked up 52,900 in sales when it premiered in March. It also marks the second consecutive No. 1 debut for the band -- their previous studio effort, 2001's "Toxicity," debuted at No. 1 in Canada on sales of 14,400. System of a Down also grabbed the No. 1 spot south of the border, selling an impressive 222,000 copies of "Mezmerize" in the U.S. alone.
Also, The album hits No. 2 in the UK charts this week, right after "Faithless" new album, in its first week appearance in the charts.
"Mezmerize" is also one of five top 10 debuts (and nine in the top 20) of The Billboard 200, reflecting a week when overall U.S. album sales were up 4% over the previous week, and 3% over the same week last year.
Mezmerize is the first half of a double album released as two separate discs, with follow-up "Hypnotize" expected in November. System of A Down previously reached the summit with 2001's "Toxicity," which has sold 3.5 million to date.
"Mezmerize" also came in at #1 on numerous music charts around the world
including those in Germany, Canada, Austria, France, Sweden, Japan,
Switzerland, Colombia, Greece, Brazil, and New Zealand, bringing the first week's worldwide sales in excess of 800,000 copies. "B.Y.O.B.," the first single from "Mezmerize," is a Top 5 track at radio, and the companion promo video has been in high rotation at MTV, MTV2 and the Fuse Network for weeks. "Mezmerize" has also scored big with the press: "A stunning work." - Associated Press "Every track burns with urgency." - USA Today "One of the most inventive, unique albums in years." - Newsday "Insanely good." - Entertainment Weekly "Everything on 'Mezmerize' hits and splits with viciously honed purpose." -
Rolling Stone "Some of the smartest music in mainstream rock." - Wired "SOAD's music makes you wish more rock bands would take such brave and
impressive risks." - Newsweek "Probably the best record NME has heard all year." - NME
Since the release of "Mezmerize" last Tuesday, May 17, the CD has scanned an astounding 453,000 copies domestically. "Mezmerize" is the first disc in a 2-disc set with disc two, "Hypnotize," expected out late this fall. "Mezmerize/Hypnotize" was produced by Rick Rubin and System's Daron Malakian.
Reports from systemofadown.com + many sources
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oh yeah!!! HYPNOTIZE WILL BE SOOO GOOD WHEN I COMES OUT.. THAT IS OF COURSE IF SYSTEM ARE SAVING THEIR BEST FOR LAST.
