Part 5: Public Enemy to Dixie Chicks (1989-2006)

By PopMatters Staff

The brave, early activists of the US AIDS movement knew that Silence = Death. Throughout history it's "Put up", we're told, "Shut up", we're threatened. Praise to those who set their protest to song and act up! [20 July 2007]

System of a Down: Hypnotize

By Adrien Begrand

After getting off to a blazing start, Hypnotize begins to lose its focus as the band's songwriting well runs dry. [22 November 2005]

System of a Down: Mezmerize

By Adrien Begrand

System of a Down have exceeded expectations, and they're only halfway done. [25 May 2005]

System of a Down: Steal This Album!

By Adrien Begrand