P.O.D. - When Angels and Serpents Dance
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Free Music Review: Rockers do get better with age...
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm a 40 year-old P.O.D. Warrior and I like to rock. My 20 year-old turned me on to them when 'Satellite' came out and I was blown away with their passion, talent, dedication and giftedness. I have to admit that I did like the two albums Truby played on, he's a great guitarist and I think he added a different dimension to the band. I saw them on the 'Payable On Death' tour in St. Louis and Truby was awesome in concert. The boys played like a bunch of kids, it was cool.
I was privileged enough to see them at the Hard Rock in St. Louis on April 1, with fewer than 150 others. It was the greatest experience I've ever had with a band. The members of P.O.D. are very quick to give the glory to Jah for what he has done in their lives. Unlike many others in the past, they haven't sold out their faith for things of this world. They were 4 very humble guys who are very thankful that God has blessed them with talent and given them an opportunity to live Christ out in front of others.
Musically this album is much different from the others. When you first listen to it you'll try to compare it to previous songs they've put out, but you'll come up short. They have truly evolved as a band, yet retain their core. Give the CD a patient listen, it will surprise you. You'll start singing parts of a chorus or whistling them when you least expect it.
Multi platinum...you better believe it
Blessings,
John
Free Music Review: When Serpants and Angels Dance
Hit: 4 Stars
When you hear Marcos' familiar guitar picking guitar riff style you'll realize how incomplete they have been since Satellite. No disrepect to Truby who filled in just fine in the self titled record and sort of found his place in Testify but Marcos has always been the soul behind Sonny's stone cold truth-filled lyrics. This isn't any more apparent then when you reach "It can't rain every day" and if you don't feel a lump in your throat then you may be a cyborg. I'd get that checked out if I were you.
What you won't get is a retread of Satellites most popular sounds. The record is surprisingly ballad heavy but don't be afraid, I don't mean bland ballads like their previous "let you down" where Truby just slept through that song with generic drop d tuning. Marcos backs up Sonny's ernest vocals with a guitar lead that speaks with every note, never dull, and always intriguing to the ears. Just when you think they can't top themselves they hit us with "the end of the world" which is a certifide concert closer if I ever heard one. P.O.D. has put their ears to the ground and are saying what all of us have been thinking for so long.
Those looking for something a little louder won't be left in the cold. "Kaliforn-Eye-A" brings the head bobbin grooves with a little bit of dare I say old school Chilli Peppers thrown in with some classic screaming. They also fare much better on their more radio friendly rock tunes "Condescending" and "Shine with me" again sighting Marcos more unique guitar stylings bringing every song to that extra level making them much more than they could have been. No P.O.D. record is complete without a nod to their love for Bob Marley Reggae style music and "I'll be ready" even manages to put a neat twist on that sound.
Perhaps "rise against" was one ballad too many but who am I to complain? P.O.D. is complete again. The record doesn't dissapoint if you are willing to give your heart to the record instead of focusing on simply banging your head. I can't wait to hear it all live on their next tour. It's not what you expected; its even better.
Free Music Review: Better than Payable on Death at least
Hit: 3 Stars
When Angels and Serpents Dance is probably the most unique release from P.O.D. yet... but honestly I'm not quite as impressed with it as I was with their breakthrough, Satellite; or glorious comeback, Testify. This album is too reflective, and never really gets exciting. A personal problem I have with it is that the reggae/rock element is almost completely absent, with the exception of "I'll be Ready" (which I love). Even if you're a fan of P.O.D.'s ballads, you may be burnt out on them by the time this album closes.
In the end, the only songs that really impress me are the aforementioned "I'll Be Ready", the title track, "Shine With Me", and my favorite ballad of the bunch: "End of the World".
Free Music Review: When Bands & Guitarists Reunite
Hit: 4 Stars
Who would have thought that God's favorite rap-rock band, a band which sold millions of records during a very short lived trend, had both the courage and the ability to evolve? On their seventh full-length effort, P.O.D. reunite with original guitarist Marcos Curiel (who was ousted from the band in early 2003) and boldy go where they have never gone before. Shedding their nu-metal skin completely, P.O.D. have managed to serve up their most mature, most soulful, and most unique effort to date.
First things first: this is not the same P.O.D. you rocked on your discman in high school. To be blunt, if you are expecting a return to the golden "Satellite" era, you will be sorely disappointed. The hip-hop element has almost dissolved and given way to a much more original sound. Like Linkin Park's "Minutes To Midnight," but to a lesser extent, "When Angels & Serpents Dance" shows a band who doesn't want to remain a relic of a faded genre. Take a few listens to this album with an open mind, and you're likely to agree that this is the best thing they have done since 2001.
The whole album sounds centered around the return of Curiel, and it's a welcome breath of fresh air. Marcos' riffing is what originally defined the band, and he effortlessly carries the band into progression. Songs like "Shine With Me," "Condescending" and "Rise Against" are his stage and are likely to please even the most jaded of fans. Elsewhere, the band as a whole takes giant leaps towards a new sound. "It Can't Rain Everyday" is an example of the refined melodic sense the band gained on 2006's "Testify," taking P.O.D,'s sound in an unexpected direction. There are all sorts of little surprises like that one peppered through the album. "Roman Empire" is the best instrumental the band has created to date -- simply gorgeous. "God Forbid," which features the voice of Helmet, Page Hamilton, is the grungiest P.O.D. have gone to date, while "Kaliforn-Eye-A" delivers a deliciously decadent blast of hardcore with Suicidal Tendencies' Mike Muir in tow. Simply put, there's plenty of variety to be found and not a band song among the bunch.
Sure, this isn't the P.O.D. you are used to. Yes, it definitely takes a few spins (and some really good speakers) to appreciate, but it's hardly a disappointment or a step backwards for anyone willing to give it a chance. If anything, P.O.D. have ensured that they have a bold future ahead of them. They have managed to rid themselves of a trendy stigma without giving way to convention. What more could you ask for?
Free Music Review: Dissapointing
Hit: 2 Stars
Im a big fan of POD but this album was pretty dissapointing. Alot of songs didnt belong on here. The only songs i really liked were... when angels and serpents dance, and It can't rain everyday. Shine With Me was OK but other then that it was a snooze fest. Too many soft songs too.