Le Hit Parader Magazine a récemment publié une liste de 200 albums Hard Rock indispensables.
Hypnotize y est classé 115ème et a le droit a un petit commentaire :
" System of a Down have become one of the most successful Hard Rock bands in the world by continually defying every "rule" in the book. They don't look like rock stars, they don't act like rock stars, and on many of their songs, they don't even sound like rock stars. Yet somehow, this eclectic West Coast unit has created a legacy for inventive song craftsmanship and dynamic instrumental interplay that has already made the legends. This quartet certainly added to the fast-growing legacy with Hypnotize, the first of a two record set (also featuring the equally enthralling Mesmerize) where this band;s unique view of the world is put on bold display right along side their off-kilter sonic attack."