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  Studio Album · No. 5

Hypnotize Songwriting Credits by System of a Down

2005 American Recordings 12 tracks 40 min

Produced by Rick Rubin, Daron Malakian  ·  Engineered by David Schiffman, Andy Wallace

American Recordings Nu MetalAlternative MetalArt Rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether System of a Down carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by System of a Down 0 tracksoutside writers
System of a Down's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
2
Lyricists
2
Producers
8 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2005
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Best Hard Rock Performance (2007, Nominated)
Data Insight

Hypnotize is the second half of the Mezmerize/Hypnotize double release, recorded alongside its companion and issued about six months later in 2005. Daron Malakian wrote the music and shared lyric credits with Serj Tankian, and his co-lead vocal role peaked here: he wrote and sang lead on 'Lonely Day.' Rick Rubin and Malakian produced, with David Schiffman engineering and Andy Wallace mixing. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Attack
Daron MalakianSerj Tankian Daron Malakian Rick RubinDaron Malakian Serj Tankian (Lead Vocals)Daron Malakian (Vocals)
2
Dreaming
Daron MalakianSerj Tankian Daron MalakianShavo Odadjian Rick RubinDaron Malakian Serj Tankian (Lead Vocals)Daron Malakian (Vocals)
3
Kill Rock 'n Roll
Daron Malakian Daron Malakian Rick RubinDaron Malakian Serj Tankian (Lead Vocals)Daron Malakian (Vocals)
4
Hypnotize #57
Daron MalakianSerj Tankian Daron Malakian Rick RubinDaron Malakian Serj Tankian (Lead Vocals)Daron Malakian (Vocals)
5
Stealing Society
Daron MalakianSerj Tankian Daron Malakian Rick RubinDaron Malakian Serj Tankian (Lead Vocals)Daron Malakian (Vocals)
6
Tentative
Daron MalakianSerj Tankian Daron Malakian Rick RubinDaron Malakian Serj Tankian (Lead Vocals)Daron Malakian (Vocals)
7
U-Fig
Daron MalakianSerj Tankian Daron MalakianShavo Odadjian Rick RubinDaron Malakian Serj Tankian (Lead Vocals)Daron Malakian (Vocals)
8
Holy Mountains
Daron MalakianSerj Tankian Daron Malakian Rick RubinDaron Malakian Serj Tankian (Lead Vocals)Daron Malakian (Vocals)
9
Vicinity of Obscenity
Serj Tankian Serj TankianDaron Malakian Rick RubinDaron Malakian Serj Tankian (Lead Vocals)Daron Malakian (Vocals)
10
She's Like Heroin
Daron Malakian Daron Malakian Rick RubinDaron Malakian Serj Tankian (Lead Vocals)Daron Malakian (Vocals)
11
Lonely Day #10
Daron Malakian Daron Malakian Rick RubinDaron Malakian Serj Tankian (Lead Vocals)Daron Malakian (Vocals)
12
Soldier Side
Daron Malakian Daron Malakian Rick RubinDaron Malakian Serj Tankian (Lead Vocals)Daron Malakian (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors

DM
Daron Malakian
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album12 written
ST
Serj Tankian
Writer · Vocals
On this album8 written
SO
Shavo Odadjian
Writer
On this album2 written
RR
Rick Rubin
Producer
On this album12 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Hypnotize

Is Hypnotize part of a double album?
Yes. Hypnotize is the second half of the Mezmerize/Hypnotize double release, recorded together with Mezmerize and issued about six months after it in 2005. The two albums have connected cover art that links when placed together.
Did Hypnotize reach number one?
Yes. Hypnotize debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and also topped charts in Canada, Finland, and New Zealand. With Mezmerize having done the same earlier in 2005, System of a Down placed two number-one albums on the chart in a single year.
Who wrote and sang Lonely Day?
'Lonely Day' was written and sung largely by guitarist Daron Malakian rather than Serj Tankian, reflecting Malakian's expanded vocal role on the album. The song earned a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007, losing to Wolfmother's 'Woman.'
How did the single Hypnotize perform?
'Hypnotize' reached number one on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart and number 5 on Mainstream Rock, while peaking at number 57 on the Hot 100. It was the album's lead single and is certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Who produced Hypnotize?
Rick Rubin and Daron Malakian co-produced Hypnotize, the same team behind Mezmerize. David Schiffman engineered the album and Andy Wallace mixed it at Soundtrack and Enterprise Studios.
Who wrote the music on Hypnotize?
Daron Malakian was the principal composer, writing the music and contributing guitars, vocals, and uncredited bass and keyboards. He shared lyric credits with Serj Tankian and sang lead vocals on several tracks, most notably 'Lonely Day.'
How many copies has Hypnotize sold?
Hypnotize has sold roughly 8 million copies worldwide and moved about 320,000 in its first week in the United States. It is certified Platinum by the RIAA, with additional Gold certifications in countries including Germany and the United Kingdom.

Sources

Wikipedia: Hypnotize (album) Wikipedia: Hypnotize (System of a Down song) Wikipedia: Lonely Day (System of a Down song) MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Hypnotize by System of a Down