It's not so clear to most non-fans in the media and on the radio. It's clear to you, me and everyone else that has had even a nominal interest in the band, but a lot of people have misconceptions about Serj's talents. Maybe because he looks so much more the part of a crazy motherf*cker than Daron, I dunno. You won't see a Scars On Broadway album in anybody's top ten list, but Serj has no trouble securing fans.
Really, you didn't enjoy Hypnotize? It may not have had as many singles but it was utterly incredible to hear the mixed harmonies and impressive melodic compositions by Daron. The only song I didn't enjoy completely was Vicinity of Obscenity, and mostly because I didn't understand it. I think Daron gets overlooked sometimes even by people because System was so strange. But that's what was so great about them. I'll always love System, always - no matter how many people resent them for their early cult following.