S2 E56: The Best of POLYMUSE Season 2 (Part 2)
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Apr 28, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 110
POLYMUSE
POLYMUSE is an experience that takes a deep dive through the discographies of the artists that changed our lives! Co-hosts and cousins, Ben and Michal, dissect a different artist each season, and a different album each episode as they break down each project! The duo delve into the album backstory, and spin though track-by-track analysis of instrumentals, lyrics, impact, and nostalgia! Each song is also ranked on a tier list as the cousins work toward revealing which tracks will make their all-time mix CD! Season 2 takes System of a Down for a rewind!
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S2 E55: The Best of POLYMUSE Season 2 (Part 1)
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Apr 24, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 109
S2 E54: (BONUS EPISODE) "Elasticity" | Serj Tankian (2021)
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...
Oct 30, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 54
S2 E53: "Protect the Land" and "Genocidal Humanoidz" | System of a Down (2020)
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...
Oct 30, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 53
S2 E52: (BONUS EPISODE) "Dictator" | Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway (2018)
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...
Oct 30, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 52
S2 E51: (BONUS EPISODE) "Scars on Broadway" | Scars on Broadway (2008)
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...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 51
S2 E50: "Soldier Side" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)
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...
Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 50
S2 E49: "Lonely Day" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)
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...
Oct 30, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 49
S2 E48: "Vicinity of Obscenity" and "She's Like Heroin" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)
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...
Oct 30, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 48
S2 E47: "U-Fig" and "Holy Mountains" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)
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...
Oct 30, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 47
S2 E46: "Stealing Society" and "Tentative" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)
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 Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 46
S2 E45: "Hypnotize" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)
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 your two favorite cousin’s as Michal sort of revisits a tale hypnotic tale and the album title track from SOAD. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 45
S2 E44: "Kill Rock 'n Roll" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)
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 Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 44
S2 E43: "Attack" and "Dreaming" | System of a Down - "Hypnotize" (2005)
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 on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 43
S2 E42: "Lost in Hollywood" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)
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 episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 42
S2 E41: "Sad Statue" and "Old School Hollywood" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)
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 episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 41
S2 E40: "Question!" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)
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 on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 40
S2 E39: "Violent Pornography" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)
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...
Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 39
S2 E38: "Radio/Video" and "This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm on This Song" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)
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 sus and you should check out the polymuse socials while you’re here because they’re cool on there this cocaine makes me feel like I can hear my favorite pod hosts in my head Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episod...
Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 38
S2 E37: "Revenga" and "Cigaro" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)
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 Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 37
S2 E36: "B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bombs)" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)
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 "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 36
S2 E35: "Soldier Side - Intro" | System of a Down - "Mezmerize" (2005)
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" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 35
S2 E34: "Roulette" and "Streamline" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)
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 ’02 so we rolled it into 03) Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 34
S2 E33: "Ego Brain" and "Thetawaves" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)
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 Lineup Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 33
S2 E32: "Highway Song" and "Fuck the System" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)
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 Roq (aka Cock Rock) are all funky discussion topics. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 32
S2 E31: "36" and "Pictures" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)
Your favorite cousins touch on Limewire, “36” meanings, 2000’s advertising, banana hammocks, yahoo music, other “Pictures” song titles, Nickelback greatness and more! Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 31
S2 E30: "Mr. Jack" and "I-E-A-I-A-I-O" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)
Ben & Michal get in the mood for “Mr. Jack” and Michal discusses how the poor fellow moved up his grading scale. The odd story and theories behind “IEAIAIO” is discussed. In nostalgia corner, we revisit Myspace, 2002 movies, top thrill dragster, and Martha Stewart in prison. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 30
S2 E29: "Nüguns" and "A.D.D. (American Dream Denial)" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)
The cuzzos review reviews, discuss how quality the Sitar playing is on “Nuguns”, and what an “A.D.D.” music video would look like. The guys also discuss the individual disc designs created by each album member for “Steal This Album!” Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 29
S2 E28: "Bubbles" and "Boom!" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)
Your favorite cousins touch on aquatic imagery, sharks with pants, males in black, Michael Moore, and much more in reviewing “Bubbles” nonsense & “Boom!” politics off “STEAL THIS ALBUM!” Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 28
S2 E27: "Innervision" | System of a Down - "Steal This Album!" (2002)
The single off “STEAL THIS ALBUM!” takes yo boys on a (psychedelic) trip involving bikes, scientists, and scamming! A discussion of what visuals for a trippy music video would look like ensues. Listen to the "Spotify Cut" exclusively on Spotify for music included in the episode! Join us on: Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Oct 30, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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